Does your diet take the weekend off too?

Finally! The weekend is here. Time to leave the stress and worries of the office or school behind for a few days.

That’s the good news. The bad news is that while you live it up on Saturday, your diet may hit the skids.

Whoops. Take heart though, because according to the Washington University School of Medicine, you’re not alone. In fact, university researchers found that most people who follow a regimented diet and exercise routine during the week, also routinely eat significantly more when the weekend rolls around.

Here’s what else researchers discovered based on 48 study participants:

-- About 36% of total calories came from fat consumed on Saturday, compared to less than 35% during the week.

-- Without intervention, the consistent weekend eating pattern would lead to an average weight gain of 9 pounds a year.

-- Even when study participants either reduced calories by 20% or increased physical activity by a proportionate amount, the weekend pattern remained the same.

Whoa. These are not good thoughts to kick off the weekend with, eh? But hold on…there are some simple things you can do to help keep weekend fun from adding to your waistline.

If you’re going out to dinner or to a party, eat first. Munching on a little healthy something will help you from being starved for fancy food and over indulging in party fare.

Plan ahead by packing up some diet-friendly snacks. This is especially helpful if you’re going to see a movie or attend a sporting event to avoid being tempted by concession stand junk food.

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