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My family and I are going on a 3 week vacation this summer. 3 weeks is a lot of eating out. How can I eat healthy and maintain my weight over the holiday without a scale? (do not tell me just to enjoy myself im looking for an answer! thx ;D)
Here are some good snack ideas - you could make some up in sandwich bags:
Here are 22 portable and healthy snacks that make the list of dietitian's favorites:
Half a peanut butter sandwich on whole-wheat bread Low-sugar, whole-grain granola bars that have at least 3 grams of fiber Whole-grain crackers or whole-wheat tortilla with hummus or nut butter A handful of unsalted or lightly salted dry-roasted nuts Individual unsweetened applesauce with a few dry-roasted walnuts Small apple with 2 teaspoons peanut butter or 1 ounce low-fat cheese Ants on a log -- celery with nut butter, topped with raisins or other dried fruit Half of a single-serving string cheese with a small piece of fruit or a few whole-grain crackers 4-ounces to 6-ounces of low-fat yogurt or yogurt treat High-fiber dry cereal with a few nuts or seeds and dried fruit (put this in a baggie for a make-your-own snack pack) Individual packs of carrots, celery sticks, or apple slices, with a protein source like a tablespoon of nuts, nut butter, or low-fat cheese Pretzels and low-fat cheese Whole-wheat cracker sandwiches made with natural nut butters 1 ounce of lean meat and a few whole-grain crackers 3 ounces low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese and a few whole-grain crackers 1 whole graham cracker and 1 teaspoon nut butter Raw vegetables with 1/4 cup low-fat ranch dressing 100-calorie pack of low-fat popcorn rich in whole grains and fiber <<< Handful of tortilla chips and salsa 100-calorie ice cream treats "Skinny" latte (made with low-fat or skim milk) Small bowl of whole-grain cereal with skim milk or low-fat yogurt
Have a great vacation, be safe !!
My favorite fast food chain is Chipotle Mexican Grill. Good healthy food with no additives, hormones, etc. The thing to remember is that their monster burritos can top 1,000 kcal so if you ware watching your calories you might need to make it into 2 meals.
I also like Wendy's. here I usually order two side salads and a dry baked potato. Not the most exciting meal but it is healthy and takes care of your hunger for a while. Watch the salad dressing. Too much and you salad can end up with more fat than a hamburger. I just use a little.
Burger King has the BK Veggie in most locations. If you order it with mustard instead of mayo and don't eat many fries it isn't too unhealthy a meal.
Taco Bell has a new Fresco menu with lower fat and calorie selections.
At Subway a Veggie Delight without cheese and mustard instead of oil or dressing is quite tasty and healthy as well.
Whole wheat bagels are good choices as well.
you can eat healthy anywhere instead of burgers and hotdogs get salads and sandwiches instead of white bread eat whole wheat find foods that are low fat and sugar free and dont worry you will know the difference between healthy and unhealthy
Subway :D Or you can get salads in little containers with dressing and knives and forks just go to supermarkets and look in the fresh fruit and veg section.
