How to Avoid the Drive Thru

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. 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, cranky, (hangry if you will) and in need of a fast fix person who has lost all control for healthy determination? 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, and they are sold everywhere we turn as well, although they don't usually have a drive thru. So, if it 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.

I suggest packing apples, bananas, oranges, and even some healthy homemade trail mix! Trail mix is my favorite go-to snack when I'm on the go. You can put some nuts, raisins, and dried fruit like cranberries in a little Ziploc bag or Tupperware container. It is always there and it won’t fail you. It’s also quick to prepare and if you make a bunch of it you 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.

…But I’m fully aware that life happens sometimes, and when it does…don’t beat yourself up about it. The real test is how you treat yourself after you have your fast food and if you’re willing to give yourself some grace and pick yourself right back up where you left off.