The Fourth of July can set off the summer with a bang-fireworks, barbeques, and lots of mayonnaise-laden salads. Here are three quick tips to prepare yourself so that the first holiday of the season doesn't have to set you back for the rest of the summer.

1. Plan Ahead - By planning ahead you can indulge yourself on the holiday without going overboard. Planning ahead can work in one of two ways. You can start cutting back early in the week to allow for some treats on Saturday. This doesn't mean you're going to have a planned binge, it just means you're going to balance things out a little. Or you can decide now what you're going to eat on the fourth. Put it on paper. When you have had what you decided you were going to have, walk away from the food.
   
2. Create a New Association - Many people come to associate the fun of a holiday with certain foods. They look forward to those foods, and they couldn't possibly imagine enjoying the day without large quantities of particular foods. This year, create new associations. What else can delight you during this day off? Maybe it will be the excitement on a child's face as they watch fireworks. Maybe it will be the relaxation of a three-day weekend. Maybe it will be a great conversation with a friend or family member. Fourth of July can be associated with fun, not just food.
   
3. Give Up the Fight - If you tend to get into family struggles about how to do things or how to spend time, give up the fight. Getting into a power struggle can send you looking for the comfort of food. But if you simply decide not to get into it with anyone, you can steer clear of getting so aggravated that you need to emotional eat. Let people do it their way.

This year, do things differently. You might find you get a different result. Kick off your summer feeling empowered, not defeated with these three tips.

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