No, those don’t have to be organic vegan soy sausages.

We have almost reached the end of May, can you believe it? It feels like just yesterday we were introducing the month’s slim down plan, and now we’ve learned how to lose weight without losing your social life, some great workouts for burning that winter weight off, delicious fruits and vegetables that can improve your sex life, fun active dates for singles, and some date-night meals for you and your booty call that will get you both in da mooood.

This is the last weekend of May, and Memorial Day signifies the beginning of summer – how do you feel? A little slimmer? Stronger? Ready for a bathing suit? If not, don’t stress – just keep up the healthy habits and by June 21 (the actual start of the season), you’ll be feeling tons better – we’re sure of it.

This weekend, enjoy the 3-day weekend without putting on the LBs with one (or all) of these healthy, heart-pumping Memorial Day activities!

Pool or Beach Volleyball

Gather some friends to the beach, park, or a pool and enjoy the sun with a few rounds of volleyball. This fun sport doesn’t require TOO much skill, but will keep everyone off their butts. Check out sales at sporting goods stores (like Big 5), because this weekend is great for getting things on the cheap!

Bike mob to brunch

No one can deny how delicious brunch with friends is on a Sunday when you don’t have to work on Monday. However, with mimosas and the inevitably fattening waffle breakfast, it can take a toll on your waistline. So burn some cals by getting a party of bikes together to ride to breakfast. Remember to drink responsibly though, because in many states you can still get a DUI arrest while biking.

Scavenger hunt

Live in the city? Have some friends divide into teams and create a scavenger hunt of things to take photos of that you’d find in bars or stores (probably skip the high end restaurants if you don’t want to get arrested). Things like calculators, a bell, a Dos Equis cut out, photo of a celebrity, or other random things will make for a fun race against the clock, and will keep you from spending the weekend sitting on a barstool (though if you do stop for a beer, I won’t tell anyone).

Have a healthy food cook-off

Instead of chowing down on extra greasy, super salty restaurant food, watch your calorie-intake (and your wallet) by have a cook-off of your own. Invite everyone to bring over their favorite version of a healthy food: chili, salmon, carne asada tacos, and have everyone vote on their favorite! Sure you’ll spend the day eating, but likely in smaller portions and (hopefully) of healthy-ish grub. Celebrate with skinny margaritas once you’re done!

Party now, atone later

We know that lots of times, your friends aren’t as in to living healthy as you are. Guess what, though – they’re gonna be the ones rocking t-shirts to the beach while you’re flaunting your toned and strong bod this summer. However, if you feel like livin’ it up this weekend without being the goody-two-shoes asking everyone to “bring over their favorite kale and tangerine salad,” then just plan ahead. If you know you’ll be going on the town at night, hit the gym hard in the morning and eat a healthy breakfast and lunch. Or if you’re planning to join a day-long pub crawl, stick to light beers and substitute water every other bar. You don’t have to completely change your lifestyle to get fit – just tweak the little things that add up, and you’ll be feeling beach ready in no time.

What are your plans this Memorial Day weekend? Let us know in the comments! See you Tuesday!

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