How To Avoid A Fast Food Joint When In A Pinch

Well, I am sure at one time or another we have all found ourselves on the drive thru line, starving, and craving some food that will provide a solution to that crazy grumbling sound in our bellies...actually I KNOW we have all been there! So, we go for something quick and fast. It also doesn't help that each town has at least one to two or even more fast food joints to offer some quick yet unhealthy options for us. How do we avoid this?

How can we avoid being THAT hungry, craving something greasy, cranky as all get out, and that person who has lost all control for healthy determination in need of a fast fix?

Well, it is much simpler than you'd think.

The real fast food, before corporations built these multi-million dollar unhealthy options for us, was good old-fashioned fruits and veggies. Imagine that! Fruits and veggies should always be the number one option when you are in a pinch, and they are sold everywhere we turn as well, although they don't usually have a drive thru. If our struggle is about convenience, then we need to prepare ahead of time. If we pack snacks and quick foods to go in our purse or brief case then we will always have a fast food option that aligns with having a healthy determination.  As always preparation is key here; packing up some healthy options on Sunday evening to get ready for the week will help you to be able to grab and go when heading out the door!

I suggest packing apples, bananas, oranges, carrot sticks, celery and even some healthy homemade trail mix! Trail mix is an easy go-to snack when I'm on the go. I put some nuts, raisins, and dried fruit like cranberries in a little Ziploc back or plastic Tupperware container. It is always there and it doesn't fail me. It is also quick to prepare and if I make a bunch at once, I can take little servings for a couple days, so it lasts.

The best way to avoid fast food joints while on the go is to always make sure you have a fast food option in your purse!