Fair Food ?

XxSarahKatexX
XxSarahKatexX Posts: 120
in Food and Nutrition
My family is going to the fair for a while, and it will be too long to avoid eating.. I'm kinda worried about blowing my calories haha. Anyone know any low calorie foods that are at the fair..if that exists lol.
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  • AmyFett
    AmyFett Posts: 1,607 Member
    hey, it's a special occasion, why not splurge a little? just plan for it in your calories? And fair = walking a lot so you're gonna burn it off. I did that with my fair here, half a fried dough and small coke and i was still under =)
  • DangerJim71
    DangerJim71 Posts: 361 Member
    Eat a nice healthy lunch before you go and pack an orange and apple to take along. Resist funnel cakes at all costs.
    Or do what I did and work out for 2 hours before you go.
  • jenniferstanton
    jenniferstanton Posts: 132 Member
    I wish! I would try to bring some protein bars and/or other healthy snacks with you! That usually helps me stay better on track.
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    The fair only comes around once a year and I will not pass up the opportunity to have some salt and vinegar fries and an elephant ear... lol I will make sure to do alittle extra in my workouts the day before and the day after to compensate.... Best of Luck...
  • OnMyWeigh464
    OnMyWeigh464 Posts: 447 Member
    Bring some healthy snacks...grapes in a small container are convenient and don't take up alot of room. Protein bars or granola bars.

    But really...I splurge a little myself when I take myself to the fair.
  • wlkumpf
    wlkumpf Posts: 241 Member
    1 day a week we plan a "blow" day where we do not count calories (not like a free for all, but a little more lax with meals and maybe a desert). We have had great results despite this. Your body kinda obsorbs one day of splurging. I would pick 1 or 2 items you love from the fair and maybe pack a few healthy things to fill in the time. Maybe pull an extra workout to add an extra cushion.

    We actually read the free day was a good idea and use it when we go camping or have a bday party. It helps to not look calorie obsesive around our friends too.

    I agree about funnel cakes, but even mini donuts I would buy them to share ;) Those babies are deep fried too.

    My downfall is the gyros, a steak gyro is in my future this week. Houston County fair starts Wednesday here. I will have a bite of my kids shake instead of my own, so compromise there. I will probably pack some bananas and fruit if we go for a whole day. Then there is the beer, guess if we go to that tent I will hope they stock BL 55's :)
  • zrmac804
    zrmac804 Posts: 369 Member
    Most traditional fair foods are pretty unhealthy. That's where they unveil inventions like deep-fried coke and bacon-ice-cream parfaits. Off the top of my head, the only good food I can think of is roasted corn-on-the-cob (YUM!).

    Your best bet is to pack some healthy snacks. But remember you'll be walking all day, so go ahead and enjoy some traditional treats in moderation!
  • zrmac804
    zrmac804 Posts: 369 Member
    Oh, and I love hot dogs with mustard and sauerkraut! They're not the best food, but they're not the worst either!

    Hope you have a great time!
  • SZewski
    SZewski Posts: 14 Member
    Grilled corn on the cob, no butter.
  • wlkumpf
    wlkumpf Posts: 241 Member
    I found chicken sausages at walmart with only 120 calories, kinda like a brat :) Use an 80 calorie bun and you aren't even really splurging! There are lite hotdogs I really like too, even lower in calorie.
    Other than salt I think saurkraut is good for you :) Dr Oz thinks so anyways?
  • magj0y
    magj0y Posts: 1,911 Member
    hey, it's a special occasion, why not splurge a little? just plan for it in your calories? And fair = walking a lot so you're gonna burn it off. I did that with my fair here, half a fried dough and small coke and i was still under =)

    ^^ you'll be doing a LOT of walking at the fair and then step up your cardio tomorrow.
  • AShawneeF
    AShawneeF Posts: 123 Member
    there's an article on yahoo home page...says to stick to candy apples (330 cal, 5 fat, 4 fiber), cotton candy (100cal/oz), and if available, corn on the cob, and kabobs
  • cmacohio1975
    cmacohio1975 Posts: 74 Member
    my kids are in 4H so we spend a whole week at fair. We pack our own lunches most days, but I do enjoy a grilled pork shop and an ear of corn. :)
  • Rayzback
    Rayzback Posts: 73
    More like unfair food :}
  • Brengild
    Brengild Posts: 127
    One day a year to enjoy the fair. I figure there is a LOOOOOT of walking so I can allow myself a few splurges for the day then back on track the next day.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    I think you lose your "American" card for suggesting low cal fair food.
  • LPCoder
    LPCoder Posts: 404 Member
    You may try to find the farmers market part of the faire and buy fresh fruits and veggies. Sometimes you can find a decent burrito or wrap sandwich. I tend to bring my own food.
  • Brengild
    Brengild Posts: 127
    I just found out our fair, The Iowa State Fair, has a fair food ap. I dont have a smart phone but a coworker showed me. It has location on the grounds, as well as calories and how long it would take you to work it off doing various activities. German Chocolate funnel cake, 1500 cal!
  • mjsunshine16
    mjsunshine16 Posts: 251 Member
    turkey leg, corn on cob
  • Shelbert79
    Shelbert79 Posts: 510 Member
    I got a soft pretzel, I'm guessing that's better than most things.
  • GretchenReine
    GretchenReine Posts: 1,374 Member
    Deep fried butter maybe? LOL
  • TexanThom
    TexanThom Posts: 778
    Corny Dog(s).......
  • kamakazeekim
    kamakazeekim Posts: 1,183 Member
    UGH! The fair killed my calorie count this past week! But I tell myself that all the walking and taking care of the animals help me earn some of those calories. My family shows dairy cows so I was washing, clipping, walking and milking cows all week and carrying hay bales, sacks of feed and buckets of water all week.
  • SPNLuver83
    SPNLuver83 Posts: 2,050 Member
    fair food only comes around like never lol indulge!!! all that walking burns off some of it anyway


    i just went and had some deep fried oreos. OMG.
  • MegdKel
    MegdKel Posts: 96 Member
    Last year there was a stand that had fajita meat on a stick - I would keep my eye out for something like that, I had the chicken and it was delicious!
  • megmay2591
    megmay2591 Posts: 621 Member
    I think you should just take the day easy and enjoy yourself. You could definitely do a workout before/after but you will be walking around a lot and burning calories there. Don't splurge and eat everything in sight, but don't completely limit yourself. Have something tasty and greasy! I know that when I head to the fair next weekend I'll allow myself a couple little things, just keep on track the rest of the week and you'll be fine!
  • hiker359
    hiker359 Posts: 577 Member
    I always get the Navajo Tacos (Taco beef/Chili on a scone/fry bread with lettuce and cheese). These things are usually large enough to split two or three ways.
  • mariapuhl
    mariapuhl Posts: 529 Member
    I agree with everyone saying "take the day off!"

    BUT

    I also realize that sometimes you just don't want to do that - you want to be good and resist the temptations to go back to old ways. So you could do what some people have suggested, where you eat a meal beforehand and take an apple or something.

    Or just when you go stick to the roasted corn (and don't have them dip it in that bucket of butter!) or the meat sticks are usually good as well. If you want to eat something "horrible" eat like ONE corn dog and nothing else. Limiting yourself is the key at the fair. Don't do what I do and try every little thing haha.
  • myth4ever
    myth4ever Posts: 372
    bring your own food.......and there is ONE thing you just have to have......split it with the group. Usually a bite or 2 will satisfy that craving. You work to hard to have to work even harder than you have already do!
  • DewlyNoted
    DewlyNoted Posts: 23 Member
    Pickle on a stick, corn on the cob (no butter), kabobs. Avoid anything fried.

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