Getting healthier and trimmer for summer may be easier than you think

Ready or not, it’s almost bathing suit weather.

Griffin Hospital and Medi-Weightloss Clinics® of Shelton want to offer a few health tips to help you get a head start on your summer physique.

You can learn about healthy diets and get answers to your nutrition questions at “Step into a New You this Summer” on Tuesday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. in Griffin Hospital’s Meditation and Learning Center, 130 Division Street, in Derby. This free talk will feature medically-tested information and tips on how to slim down for the beach season from Medi-Weightloss Clinics representatives. Participants will also receive exclusive Griffin Hospital discounts for Medi-Weightloss’ six week weight-loss challenge program and free tasty summer recipes. Here is some advice to get you started before the program:

Tip #1 – Don’t Drink your Calories

Liquid calories slide by so easily, it’s almost impossible to take them seriously. Often, people go through their day consuming many beverages, without realizing that they may be ingesting 45 percent of their required daily calories. Exercising and dieting might not be enough if you are not monitoring your fluid intake. If you are wondering why you haven’t lost weight, even though you are exercising and eating properly, the answer might be in your beverages.

Tip #2- Watch your Water

An increasing number of people are replacing water with vitamin waters, sports drinks, flavored waters, and other beverages that promise surprising energy boosts and nutrition. What advertisements won’t tell you is that many of these are packed with artificial sugars and sweeteners. The best advice is to stick with regular water and avoid the hidden calories these other drinks may contain.

Tip #3- Watch those Condiments

Did you know that adding condiments can add almost 300 more calories to your meal? Make sure to read nutrition labels and keep track of your portions. A small amount can still go a long way in adding flavor to your food. Keep a food journal and track the low calorie condiments that you like. This will help with future choices.

Learn more simple tips for better eating at “Step into a Healthier You this Summer” on March 19. To register or for more information, call 203.732.1511 or click here. You can find out about upcoming Tuesday Talks and events at Griffin Hospital at griffinhealth.org/ProgramsEvents.

About Tuesday Talks

”Step into a Healthier You this Summer” is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U “Tuesday Talks,” a series of free wellness talks featuring Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics.

About Medi-Weightloss Clinics

Medi-Weightloss Clinics® is a physician supervised weight loss program that offers one on one support to offer a balance of education, appetite management and exercise to help you change your lifestyle. For more information about Medi-Weightloss Clinics®, call 203-659-8948 or visit mediweightlossclinics.com.