Prior to my weight loss journey I used to eat out often and
to excess. Now I find that I’d rather cook, which is a revelation! When I do
feel like a splurge I eat fried shrimp or lasagna—foods I don’t cook at home.
Yes, I still eat my favs but not often and I don’t overeat when I do have them.
I’ve learned that a little goes a long way; a few bites or tastes can often satisfy
a craving.
Obviously fast food restaurants don’t work for my eating
preferences: nutritious, fresh, organic whenever possible, and unprocessed. Subway
is one of the few food chains that meet several of my priorities and I enjoy veggies
on honey oat bread weekly.
work from home so my food is only a room away. When I go out either thrift
shopping with mom or running errands where I end up at the Y for my workout the
smartest habit I’ve created is that of taking
food with me. I may think I won't get hungry while I'm out but I know I will. I have the perfect oversized insulated lunch bag and fill it
with bottled water, yogurt, granola, fruit, crackers, cereal, and a Weight Watchers
treat. Traveling with mom invariably takes longer than I anticipate so I pack
her favorites as well and if I know we’ll be gone over lunchtime I make our
lunch as well as snacks so we can stop and enjoy a picnic.
it saves both my health and money and is an act of extreme self care to think
of and take action to meet my needs and support myself in this way. These little acts of self care and kindness have a big impact!
you eat.
Great idea and is certainly a wonderful example of extreme self care. I gave up fast foods years ago but occasionally I go to Panera’s for a salad/soup combo. Does Panera count as fast food? The best tips I have: 1- eat breakfast and 2 – a Hershey kiss or two jellybeans are great ways to satisfy a sugar craving; each hardly has a huge caloric impact.
Cheers~
Oh Panera’s is good wholesome food. I guess it’s fast… LOL! 😉 Thx for your tips; I love the dark chocolate Kisses! And one or two really are satisfying.