When your job requires you to be constantly on the road,
every diet seems bound to fail. I remember when I started working as a medical
representative, I gained weight. YES! I’m a dietitian and I managed to fall
into that trap! Fast food and high sugar snacks were a huge part of most of my
days simply because they seemed more convenient. Suddenly, the alarm was set
and I had to do something about it.
So, let’s see what you should do to stay healthy on the
road…
1.
Have a good
breakfast before moving!
The key to having a successful day is to start on the right
foot. And breakfast is definitely a critical moment. In fact, you should fuel
your body with the right elements in order to prevent hunger. Therefore,
skipping this meal is out of question no matter how much you’re in a hurry.
Wake up 10 minutes earlier so as to prepare your breakfast and pack it for the
road.
You should…
Skip the high fat man’ouche
as well as the not-so-filling croissant and knefeh.
Go for whole wheat bread because
its fibers will fill you up for much longer. Add to it some low fat cheese, labneh
or turkey. Put lots of vegetables in your sandwich as they can satisfy
you even more. You can also, occasionally, add some olives
because after all, your metabolism is the highest in the morning and you can
always burn the calories. Breakfast cereals
are not such a bad idea. But, of course, try to avoid the sugar coated ones.
So basically, the formula is: Whole wheat bread+ proteins +
vegetables + just a little bit of good fats!
2.
Have a proper lunch
The easiest and cheapest lunch is definitely a drive thru at
the nearest fast food restaurant. However, it can cost you a lot of extra
weight! So if your goal is to stay healthy, you have to create a balance
between your pocket and your belly.
Your best option is to eat a home-made meal. How?
Pass by your house for a proper lunch if possible, even if
it’s going to take away 30 extra minutes of your time.If you find it too hard,
think of someone you know who works close to the area you are in and plan
your break in their office. Personally, I always pack my lunch in a cooler when
I’m close to downtown so that I can have a decent meal with my friend.
If this is still impossible for you, you can always switch between
lunch and dinner: have a healthy sandwich at noon and have your main meal when
you get back from work. You can also keep a salad with you in a portable
fridge. Now it may seem a bit ridiculous and inconvenient; however, once you
try it, you will find it simpler than you think.
What's a healthy sandwich?
It is definitely made of whole wheat bread with chicken breast, steak, tuna in water,crab or even just cheese or turkey. You can flavor it with some mustard and a little ketchup. Avoid the mayonnaise, obviously! And again vegetables, vegetables and lots of vegetables so that the lunch experience becomes more enjoyable and durable!
And if you insist on eating out, which you probably will
have to sometimes, you should make wise choices of ingredients. Read our
article about eating out for more info.
3.
Arm your car with snacks
So you managed to have a good breakfast and a not-so-bad
lunch. However, there are times during the day when you really get hungry and
you should be ready for those moments. The most important thing about being
constantly on the road is being armed with healthy snacks. This is the only way
to keep yourself from stopping by a shop and walking out with a bag of chips, a
soda and a chocolate bar.
You can have…
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Fruits such as apples or
bananas or even dried ones
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Vegetables such as carrots,
cucumbers, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, etc.
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Light cookies
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Corn flakes
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Cereal bars
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Raw nuts, etc.
For more snack ideas, read this!
Even though this seems like such hard work, all it needs is
just a little of your time. A few minutes of preparation in the morning or even
the day before can save you so many calories and the frustration of weight gain!
It worked with me, so why don’t you give it a shot?
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