Healthy eating....sort of

I have a confession to make. I hate eating healthy! It sucks so bad. However, I still do it (sometimes). Want to know how I tolerate it?

I cheat. I skip corners. I eat in moderation. I count calories. I do whatever I can to keep from having to eat grass.

I don't recommend my route. I recommend eating perfectly healthy meals. However, I live alone and have a 2nd shift job. Eating healthy is not always in the stars for me. Here are a few of my tips and tricks on how to stay on the healthy path (sort of).

Fast Food Options
McDonald's, Wendy's, and Sonic

• Grilled chicken sandwich, no mayo
• Grilled chicken wrap, no mayo
• Apple dippers instead of fries

Taco Bell

• Chicken tacos, no sour cream
• Fresco chicken taco

KFC

• Grilled chicken
• Green beans, corn

Chic-fil-a

• Grilled chicken sandwich, no mayo
• Fruit cup instead of waffle fries

Grocery Store Options

• Veggie burgers - I like Amy's All American, they are in the organic frozen section
• Turkey burgers instead of beef
• Ground turkey instead of ground beef
• 1% or skim milk - I've never tried Almond or Silk but I've heard they are good too
• Fresh fruit - not canned or in syrup
• Fresh or frozen vegetables - I really like the Green Giant Just for One
• Lean Cuisine - I like to keep these on standby for super busy days when I just need to grab something and go
• Baked chips or Pretzels - No chip is good for you but these are as good as it gets and they satisfy that salty craving
• Quaker rice snacks - They actually have some good flavors now!
• FiberOne bars - Delicious and good for you
• Oatmeal
• Eggs - boiled, scrambled, however you like them!
• Wheat or whole grain bread - look for 50 calories a slice
• Wheat or whole grain tortillas
• Natural, Organic, Low-fat peanut butter - At least try for 190 calories or less for 2 tablespoons
• Popcorn, lightly buttered - watch the salt, but this makes a good 3pm snack
• Brown rice instead of white
• Mixed nuts

I am not a role model in the world of dieting and healthy eating. Like I said before, I do not recommend my eating habits. However, if you find yourself not being able to follow a strict diet due to a busy schedule, tight budget, or any other reason life throws at you then you have my suggestions listed above. My best advice is read the nutritional content on the back of everything you are about to buy. If the sodium is outrageous for just one serving, put it back. If the calories on a snack exceed what a meal would normally be, put it back. Just use good judgement!