Many people get stuck in the habit of what they choose to eat for lunch or they choose an item because it’s “billed” to be healthy for you.
I’m a firm believer in keeping your calories in check each time you eat a “meal”. I’m also a firm believer in eating 5-6 times a day- small meals…I personally, don’t like to say 3 meals and 2 snacks….but that’s just me. My brain just works this way.
When it comes right down to it, when you are headed out to lunch- make sure you know exactly what is in your wrap, sandwich, panini, etc…
Too many times we take the “written word” for granted! If the menu says 330 cals in this wrap, but then you add a slice of cheese, mayo etc…there ya go! hitting the roof!
Don’t be fooled by the supposed healthy choices for you either. Did you know that a standard “wrap” tortilla can have anywhere from 200-1000 cals in it–just for the wrap itself–not counting what’s in it?
Check out some examples of the quick choices out there:
McDonalds Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken snack wrap– 330 cals (do you eat just one??? come on, tell the truth)
Starbucks breakfast wrap– 280, now do you have a latte with that too?
Subway Turkey Wrap– 270 cals with nothing else added!
Now, this is just WRAPS–we could go all day when we move into sandwich land!
Word of advice- take note of EACH ITEM you are adding to your sandwich or wrap and count each for calories.
I sometimes think if I don’t look at the nutritional value on the item, then it’s really not that bad for me to eat and I don’t want to admit how many actual calories I’m taking in.
hahaha, well, we all know that doesn’t work!