How to avoid food plan pitfalls, when your routine has gone out the window with Dr. Michelle
Channel: Michelle Rogers of the The WELLthy Woman
Date: 30/05/2018

Hey there, and welcome back to another Webisode Wednesday. It’s the last one of the month, and today, I want to help you tackle an issue a LOT of us come across. 

As engaged and involved people, we’re frequently traveling, eating out, jumping from one social event to another, wishing our best friend a happy birthday this weekend and going to our cousin’s going away party the next... or in one way, shape or form, stepping out of our routine - there’s always SOMETHING, right?

So, today, I want to give you some ideas surrounding how to stay on track with your food plan even when you have an anything-but-consistent schedule, because the only constant… is change.

So, the golden rule is to first PLAN.

 - If you’re going to a social event, is it appropriate to bring food with you - maybe it’s a potluck? 
 - If not, eat a meal before the event or bring a healthy snack with you that you can keep in your car or your bag to have on the ready. 
 - Also make sure to drink plenty of water, especially if your indulging in any adult beverages.
 - When you’re traveling, bring your own food or even fast - I did this on my last trip to Toronto, and it was great - I didn’t have any issues with jet lag, which was awesome.
 - Before getting to your destination, look for a local Whole Foods, farmers’ market or co-op nearby.
 - Call ahead and make sure that your hotel or Airbnb has at least a mini-fridge for you to stash some goodies. 
 - If you’re eating out, use Yelp or other apps that have key-word searches, where you can search for “gluten-free” or “paleo” or even “farm-to-table”. 
 - At restaurants, keep your gaze narrowed on the protein and veggie options - if you opt for a salad, remember that you can always ask for olive oil and vinegar or a slice of lemon for the dressing. 
 - Ask them to swap the fries for the daily veg or some greens. 

Remember your PURPOSE.

 - If you haven’t written out your WHY yet, now’s the perfect time to do it.
 - What’s motivating you - what’s fueling your desire to elevate your health?
 - Are you physically, mentally or emotionally limited from doing something you want to experience?
 - Do you want to be there for your kids?
 - Are you preparing for pregnancy and focusing on preconception care?
 - Whatever your WHY is, remember it, because this will be your rock and reminder in times of weakness.
 - This could even be a great thing to share with your pals or colleagues, if they ask why you’re refraining from certain foods or alcohol.
 - Share how well you’ve been feeling - what changes you’ve noticed physically, mentally or emotionally while following your plan. 
 - Who knows, it just might spark an awesome conversation, turn into a great friendship, or even just plant some seeds that might even save their life one day.

Don’t be afraid to PLAY.

 - Don’t take yourself too seriously… seriously.
 - Embrace the change and enjoy the flexibility.
 - If you eat amazing 80-90% of the time, and you’ve got this ONE thing coming up, and you want to let loose… then let loose. 
 - Indulge a bit, and free yourself from the guilt. 
 - There’s no point in feeling bad or getting down on yourself - that doesn’t help anyone. If you make a decision - own it.

Alright, I hope that you got some good tips out of today’s webisode wednesday. Remember PLAN. PURPOSE. PLAY.

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Have a great rest of your day - see you next week!

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