But still…).
For a great post-dinner sweet hit, roll a banana in one tablespoon of frozen semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Plus, check out thehere20 best superfoods for weight loss (including steak, eggs and cheese).
Having trouble with your will power?
Learn how tocontrol cravings.
Try eatingdinneronsaladplates (rather than dinner plates).
Also be mindful of portion size before you kick off snacking.
Measure out your servings for automaticportion control.
Takethis quizto find out if cravings control you, and learn to eat mindfully.
Bonus: Track your meals in theSELF Food Diary.
Instead of blowing your guests away with massive amounts of eats, focus onsmall dishes.
They have fewer calories and also happen to look super impressive, too.
Our fave:Mac ‘n’ Cheese minis.
Learn the7 healthy habitsof healthy BBQers.
you’ve got the option to also wow your friends by servingfresh, seasonal dishes.
Need more party recipes?
Peek in SELF’s archiveshere.
Squeeze in workouts (you don’t need a lot of time!)
Opt for workouts that burn loads of calories in less time.
But the best workout is one that youlove.
Like volleyball?This workoutis for you.
Or try SELF’sbikini-body blaster, road tested by Vanessa Minnillo.
Here are somegreat celeb playliststo get you moving and grooving!
Get some sleep
Lack of sleep has been linked to weight gain.
Check outSELF’s Good-Sleep Guidefor smart snoozing strategieseven if he snores like crazy all night long!
), and how to prime your body for a better night?s sleep with thesesimple changes.
If anxiety is keeping you up, try theseinstant soothers for high-stress times.
Bonus:Do you need sleep medication?
