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RIO Fitness Chicago® Tip:

Another weekend is here! A lot of people stay disciplined with exercise & nutrition all week, but when the weekend comes things fall apart. Read today's RIO Fitness Tip on our blog to see SIXTEEN simple tips on how to save on the calories, but still have a good time this weekend.

1) Flavor your coffee with cinnamon and nutmeg instead of flavored syrup.

2) Select a portion-controlled entreé (500cal or less) in place of a burger and fries.

3) Top brownies with light whipped cream instead of ice cream.

4) Select soft taco size (6-8 inch) 100% whole grain tortillas instead of the larger burrito size.

5) Always opt for the small drink instead of the medium/large.

6) Control your portions by pouring a snack into a bowl instead of eating from the bag. Leave bag/box in the kitchen.

7) Try baked chips in place of the regular.

8) Enjoy canned fruit packed in water instead of heavy syrup.

9) Select minestrone or other broth-based soups over cream-based ones.

10) Order Italian vinaigrette dressing rather than a creamy-based dressing.

11) Use hummus instead of cheese or mayo on your sandwich.

12) On nachos, swap out cheese & sour cream for fat-free refried beans and chunky salsa.

13) Trim any visible fat from your meat.

14) Choose sorbet over ice cream.

15) Tell your server to take away the chips/bread from the table.

16) Always choose a veggie side dish instead of pasta or rice with your entreé.