I'm going to scrapbook retreat at hotel and usually when I go I take my own meals and snacks. Because I'm short on time this week and because I will need work in the morning before I leave, I have decided I will eat my meals at the hotel. A bit pricey yes, but stress free, so for me it's worth the price. I am somewhat familiar with the meals they offer so I'm already planning on what I will have. Why think about it now? I'm horrible with quick decisions, especially when it comes to food. If I plan ahead, have some idea what to order, then I will be more likely to make the healthy choice... or at least a better choice.
I pre-plan my meals while at home as well. Okay, Hubby does the cooking, so he pre-plans, but thanks to him I always know ahead of time what is on the menu. We do this so we're not scrambling to figure out meals, or going out to eat more than we should. We go to the grocery store with a detailed list and very rarely stray from the list (before switching to clean eating I was awful about throwing the latest "low calorie" snack in the cart... just to try it). We tend to shop at two stores, the first being the Natural Groceries or other health food store and then what we can't get there, we get at the big supermarket. When at the big supermarket, we try to stick to the perimeter of the store, only venturing down the aisles when absolutely necessary.
Having a list when shopping is key. Well, that and not going shopping when you are hungry... but that goes without saying...
Snacks are a different story. I'm just starting to learn that I need to plan my snacks as well. Otherwise I tend to graze through the kitchen looking for something to eat, then end up overeating. Through the 21 Day Sugar Detox, I've figured out I don't need a big snack to tide me over. Just a little protein will do it. So I've begun to plan my afternoon and evening snacks. Obsessive behavior? Probably. Helpful behavior? Definitely.
So, in order to be prepared for this weekend, I am mentally planning my meals the best I can and will take appropriate snacks that will keep me satisfied but hopefully won't make me feel deprived. For any of you that have been to a retreat (scrapbook, quilting, whatever) know that food, especially snacks, is abundant. And the snacks are usually treats. Very high in carbs and sugars.... and oh, so yummy! I'm hoping that by taking my own snacks (and one or two Paleo treats), I won't feel the need or craving to indulge. Plus I've now stated it here, so I have to be good, right?
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