Friday, 30 December 2011

Happy New Year... Happy New You!!


As it's almost New Years Eve which is one of the most busiest nights of the year to celebrate and party I thought it was only fitting to post about it. Whether you are heading out to party the night away, throwing a party of your own or celebrating in your own way I have put together some useful tips to help you stay on track.


FOOD

If you are going to a party the main thing you need to remember is not to go out on a an empty stomach, you should eat a filling breakfast, lunch and eat something at least an hour before you go out.This will help you not too pick too much at all the finger food you'll be surrounded with. If the temptation gets to much then there is nothing wrong with giving in and and enjoying a treat. The best options would be to bulk up on the good food choices such as grilled chicken skewers, veg or salad sandwiches and then treat yourself to a couple of cocktail sausages or mini quiches...

ALCOHOL

Some alcohol choices can be worse than others so it is vital that you choose low calorie alcohol drinks when socialising as all your hard work can be ruined by some alcoholic beverages  that are full of hidden sugars. So to help you out I have compiled a list of popular alcoholic drinks and there Pro Points values, this should make it a lot easier for the readers who are joined Weight Watchers while also get a better understanding for those who are not. It is so simple to understand, the lower the Pro Points values the less calories in each drink... so if you opt to drink the lower Pro Points values then  you will be consuming less calories.. it's as easy as that!!

Alcopops                                                 

Bacardi Breezer, All flavours 4PRO POINTS                                                             
Bacardi Breezer, half sugar, raspberry1PRO POINT                                                        
                                                                                                                
Beer, Cider & Lager                          

Beer, bitter or light ale3PRO POINTS
Bottled beer, bitter or lager, 1 bottle (330ml)4PRO POINTS
Cider, dry4PRO POINTS                                                                                           
Cider, low calorie2PPRO POINTS
Coors light4PRO POINTS                                                                                   
Guinness  light3PROPOINTS                                                                                                                                                                                   
Bulmers Light3PRO POINTS                                                                                           
Lager, light or low alcohol, 1 bottle (330ml)1PRO POINT                                          
                                                                           


Spirits & Liqueurs - per 25ml unless stated            

Advocaat2PRO POINTS
Brandy2PRO POINTS
Gin2PRO POINTS
Liquer, high strength3PRO POINTS
Liquer, medium strength2PRO POINTS
Pimms2PRO POINTS
Rum2PRO POINTS
Schnapps, fruit flavour3PRO POINTS
Tequilla2PRO POINTS 
Vermouth, dry (50ml)2PRO POINTS
Vermouth, sweet (50ml)3PRO POINTS
Vodka2PRO POINTS
Whiskey2PRO POINTS
Bourbon2PRO POINTS

Wine & Champagne - Per 175ml unless stated            

Champagne5PRO POINTS 
Port (50ml)3PRO POINTS
Sherry, dry, medium or sweet (50ml)2PRO POINTS
White wine, dry4PRO POINTS
White wine, medium5PRO POINTS
White wine, sweet6PRO POINTS
Redwine4PRO POINTS
Rose4PRO POINTS

Soft Drinks

Bitter lemon2PRO POINTS
Cola, can (330ml)4PRO POINTS
Ginger beer, can 9330ml)5PRO POINTS
Lemonade, can (330ml)2PRO POINTS
Orange or pineapple juice3PRO POINTS
Any diet fizzy drinks0PRO POINTS



EXERCISE

The best form of exercise on a night out is to DANCE.. and who knows you might actually enjoy yourself so much that you might be too busy to pick at food!!

So lets bring in the new year with a positive attitude to losing weight and being healthy and also enjoying life at the same time.













Take care this New Years Eve, Always remember to drink responsibly and know your limit!! Never drink and drive.










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