Pack a Snack!
If you are going to a movie I know how hard it is to resist the smell of buttery popcorn...don't give in. Bring a small zip lock of nuts, dried fruit or one of my favs, SmartPop Popcorn to munch on. Fresh Market and Whole Foods sell individual 100 calorie bags of the SmartPop (easily hidden in any purse) Grab a bottled water or Smart Water instead of soda.
Stay Busy!
The busier I am on the weekend the less I am thinking about eating. Sitting on the couch watching TV makes you want to snack and "graze" all day. Get up and clean your house, go outside and do some gardening, take your dog for a walk or even go for a drive. Anything that keeps your mind off food and away from the kitchen is good!
Smart "Fast Food"
If you're on the run all day, forgot to pack enough food and have to stop somewhere to eat DO NOT think the drive through is your only option.
- Stop at a local produce stand and buy some fruit. They usually have nuts and other healthy snacks you can eat on the go.
- Grocery stores like Whole Foods have a prepared food section. Sandwiches, wraps, salads, and pre-cut fruits and veggies.
- Grab a smoothie. No not from Smoothie King. Even their "Skinny" smoothies are loaded with calories and sugar. Try to find a place that offers protein shakes with a Whey Isolate Protein base at around 80-100 calories. Then you can add in fresh fruit, peanut butter, spinach or whatever you choose. Stay away from Turbinado it's pure sugar. Ask how they sweeten the smoothie before you order!
- Worst case scenario you are in the middle of "Fast Food Nation" and have no other choice than the drive-thru, order a plain grilled chicken sandwich (or 2 if you're starving) and toss the bread. Skip the fries and order a large bottle of water. That should hold you over until you can get somewhere to eat a better meal.
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