| I can empathize with an on-the-go lifestyle and | | | | favorite fast food restaurants, but did you know |
| how sometimes healthy eating goes out the | | | | you can actually double or triple your calorie intake |
| window if you are always living a fast-paced life. | | | | just by super sizing or upgrading your meals? If |
| Meetings run into your lunch hour. You skip | | | | you are going to splurge on that burger or fries, |
| breakfast to get your kids ready for school. | | | | just stick to the normal portions. Or for that |
| Snacking on the road seems impossible with | | | | matter, don't eat the whole thing or consider |
| Ronald McDonald staring you in the face every | | | | ordering the kiddie meal. |
| corner you turn. Sound familiar? | | | | All Salads Are Not Created Equal -- Did you know |
| It's also not a good idea to forgo food altogether | | | | that some salads found at fast food restaurants |
| simply to avoid eating at the greasy burger joint. | | | | actually contain more calories that their double |
| If your body goes into starvation mode, you can | | | | cheeseburger option? Add on bacon, cheese, |
| kiss what's left of your metabolism goodbye. I | | | | croutons, nuts, seeds, and high-calorie dressing, |
| hear it over and over again as; eating healthy in a | | | | and you have a recipe for disaster. Order your |
| time crunch is what is keeping people from | | | | dressing on the side and use the "fork rule" of |
| reaching their fitness and weight loss goals. Not | | | | dipping your fork in the dressing first before |
| only this, but fast food and fattening snacks are | | | | taking a bite. You will use about 1/3 the serving of |
| actually causing frustrated weight-loss-seekers to | | | | dressing than if you were to pour the whole |
| GAIN weight. This doesn't have to be the case... | | | | packet on. Also, ask for the high-fat sides to be |
| The truth is that there are plenty of healthy | | | | nixed from your order. You can save a ton of |
| options out there if you take the time to do your | | | | calories AND your weight loss goals. |
| homework and if you choose wisely. Here are | | | | Ask For Sauce on the Side-- Are you a honey |
| some tips when time is not on your side and fast | | | | mustard addict? A chronic mayonnaise overuser? |
| food is the only viable option. | | | | You are not alone. Just by asking for no mayo, |
| Shop Around-- There are tons of quick and easy | | | | you could save a whopping 200 calories from |
| fast food chains out there, and all of them have | | | | your meal! Use condiments with very little calories |
| healthy salads, lower fat sandwiches, substitutes | | | | like mustard, ketchup, or soy sauce. You will be |
| for french fries, and low-calorie drinks. You just | | | | so happy you did. |
| need to do your research. It is easy to take in | | | | Skip the Deep Fried - If you see the words |
| empty calories if you don't plan in advance. Most | | | | "Crispy", "Battered", "Fried", or "Breaded" at a |
| restaurants have nutrition information posted in | | | | restaurant, it usually means that it is deep fried. |
| the store or on the web. Be proactive about | | | | This can destroy your diet if you are not careful. |
| figuring out what to eat before you even step | | | | Go for the grilled option every time. You will save |
| foot inside. | | | | a ton of fat and calories and still enjoy a yummy, |
| Don't Supersize-- It's bad enough that there are | | | | high-protein treat. |
| endless amounts of calories and transfats in our | | | | |