I’m getting ready to go on a trip for work next week. I’ll be staying in a hotel and will be in meetings all day.
So I’ve been thinking ahead and checking the area out. I want to stay on track with both my eating and exercise. I know this can be tough when traveling, but I want to do well.
For food, I’m packing protein bars, almonds, tea bags, and diet cocoa mix in my suitcase. There is a small store in the hotel where I’m hoping to get fruit and yogurt. (I’ll have a small refrigerator in my room.) This will take care of my snacks.
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Did you hear about the new “bottomless” lunch menu at a popular chain restaurant? Certain selections on the lunch menu are all you can eat. You can get refills as many times as you want.
Try a bowl of their chili – for 460 calories, 30 grams of fat, and 1870 milligrams of sodium. Let’s get a refill!
Then there’s another restaurant chain where you can get unlimited soup and salad. What’s wrong with soup and salad? It’s low cal, right? WRONG! One serving of salad with dressing has 350 calories, 26 grams of fat, and 1930 milligrams of sodium. One bowl of Minestrone soup has 100 calories and 1 gram of fat (not bad), but 1020 milligrams of sodium.
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Going out to eat can be tough on your healthy diet, but it doesn’t have to be a wipe out. Look online first before you go. Many restaurants have nutritional information on their websites. If they don’t, you can often find information on calorie websites, such as calorieking.com and thedailyplate.com.
If you don’t know the nutritional information, order smart by ordering grilled, steamed, or broiled entrees. Ask for your food to be prepared without added oils and get all dressings/sauces on the side. And skip the bread, appetizers, and desserts!
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Think one meal can’t be that bad? Think again!
If you eat one of these meals even one time per week, you can blow the effort you put into your diet. If you eat one of these kinds of meals more than once a week, you can load up with a ton of fat, calories, and sodium. This can lead to weight gain and health issues.
Keep in mind that the recommended DAILY allowances for a 2,000 calorie diet plan are: 65 grams fat (20 g. sat.) and 2400 milligrams sodium. Take a look at these nutrition facts and think about it the next time you place your order. [More]
