Traveling lite

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.

I’m a homebody and 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.

Planning ahead takes time and commitment. It was a pain in the butt at first. The big picture is 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!

I’d love to hear how you practice extreme self care around how you eat.

Comments

[Honore]

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~

[Laura Allen]

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.