Here are some tips for a healthy Fourth of July:

Group of women with Fourth of July decorations

  • Play volleyball with friends and family (kids are usually up for this)
  • If you have multiple picnics, only eat one dessert during the whole day
  • Drink lots of water
  • Wear sunscreen (or a hat)
  • Get friends together and go for a walk or a run
  • Take five minutes to breathe
  • Make time to do something you really want with the long weekend
  • Start each day with 20 minutes of your favorite Pilates exercises
  • Stop eating before you feel full
  • Laugh