something different. It’s colorful, delicious and full of fiber.

3. Fast Food Fix
If you’re going to be taking your kids to the drive-in a lot this summer, you can enjoy something too. Order one or even two salads if you’re really hungry. Then get your favorite burger or sandwich without the bun. Make yourself a salad with plenty of protein from your sandwich. As far as the salad dressing, take two tablespoons and dump the rest.

4. While on Vacation
Don’t throw caution to the wind. Try to keep to some part of your plan—don’t eat your away across Hawaii, for example. Try to stay active. If there’s a really nice gym in your hotel, use it. If you’re camping out, do lots of hiking. If you’re in Paris, walk!!!

5. Buffet Bound?
If you’re on vacation and facing buffets groaning with temptations, assess the situation first. See what’s offered. Make some conscious healthy choices but allow yourself a treat. The thing is to PLAN first. Then go pick up your plate and put what you’ve decided to eat on it.

6. Summer Treats
At barbecues and cook-outs, we’re often faced with fattening, creamy side dishes like coleslaw, macaroni salad or potato salad. Instead, try sliced tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh basil; or steamed small red potatoes in a light vinaigrette; steamed, sliced carrots in a light sweet and sour dressing and a bit of dill or mint; and, my favorite, skewers of grilled zucchini, onions and eggplant for the grill.

7. Ditch the Ice Cream
With all the great flavors and varieties of sorbets and fruit pops out there today, there’s no need to submit to a full-fat ice cream fix. Most all fruit popsicles are 60 calories apiece, fruit sorbet is about 100 calories for half a cup and fudge popsicles are a sure-fire win at 75 calories per pop.

8. Take Me Out to the Ballgame…
It’s ok to have a treat when you go out with friends and family. Don’t mope around while everyone else is eating fistfuls of kettle corn. But plan what you’re going to have. Before you head out to the ballpark, decide on one moderate-calorie treat for that outing. And enjoy it!

9. Driving Cross-Country?
Don’t pull over and take chances on roadside fast food fare. Pack a cooler with healthy snacks—yogurt, fruit, chopped veggies—and sandwiches. Then find a roadside park for picnicking and maybe some stretching and walking afterwards.

10. Those Long Summer Days
Take advantage of longer sunny days by getting up half an hour earlier for a morning walk before work. Or take sneakers to work and do half an hour at lunch.

11. Not a Gym Rat?
During the summer, that’s not a problem. In addition to walking, the nice weather invites bicycling, swimming, any number of outdoor activities. Explore them. Even at picnics, don’t sit around. Join in the fun and play whatever game is in session. Whoop it up. Run around. Have FUN!

12. Head for the Hills
In summer, you can amp up your daily walking routine by hiking in good weather. You’ll give your butt and legs an especially good workout. It’s a nice change from sidewalks and treadmills.

13. On the Beach
Don’t just sit there and stare at the ocean. Take a walk in the sand for an especially powerful workout. The sand’s resistance as you walk will amp up your calorie burn. Or how about a little game of Frisbee or volleyball? Take a walk or slow jog in water for a great low-impact workout.

14. The Water’s Fine
Summer’s the best time for swimming. It’s great cardio, working the muscles of upper body, legs and core—and it’s easy on the joints. There’s the notion that you can’t get as good a workout in the pool as on land, but studies show water exercisers can burn 400 to 500 calories per hour—every bit as good as exercising out of the water!

15. Walk the Mall
If your kids are underfoot during the summer and you find yourself wondering how to work out, do your errands and oversee your family—head for the mall. Deliberately take the long way through stores, let them dictate the way, finding stuff they’re interested in. Just keep everyone moving along, yourself as well.