St. Patrick's Day festival... and food...

aymetcalf
aymetcalf Posts: 597 Member
edited September 20 in Motivation and Support
Well, today was so much fun because I got up this morning and ran a 5k race with some friends of mine. The problem is... it's a St. Pat's Festival... so tons and tons of junk food everywhere. I ate a Philly Cheese Steak sandwich... and now I'm feeling super guilty. I really need to work on my will power! Does anyone have suggestions for what to do when faced with NO healthy food options? So frustrating!

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  • BassBoneBabe
    BassBoneBabe Posts: 226 Member
    I go with the rule of cutting it in half and just eating half of it. I'm still getting the bad, but not as much.
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
    If you put in a strong effort in the 5k, there's a good chance you've got an extra 500-1000 calories of wiggle room. I wouldn't sweat it.

    In the future, the cut it in half rule is a good option. When I go to Subways, I get a footlong, but only eat half of it, and save the other half for lunch the next day. Always ask for a doggie bag when you have that option :)
  • rosysilhouette
    rosysilhouette Posts: 31
    st patrick?? as in the patron saint of Ireland?
    I didn't realise people in the US celebrated that. (unless theyre irish obviously)
  • kas1021
    kas1021 Posts: 92
    st patrick?? as in the patron saint of Ireland?
    I didn't realise people in the US celebrated that. (unless theyre irish obviously)


    haha we mostly use it as an excuse to get drunk :)
  • kristinlough
    kristinlough Posts: 828 Member
    st patrick?? as in the patron saint of Ireland?
    I didn't realise people in the US celebrated that. (unless theyre irish obviously)

    Ohmigosh YES!! I'm heartbroken that we're not in Savannah this weekend. There are tons of Irish bands and dancers and groups and families. It's a HUGE party, and so so so much fun! Not to mention our second-favorite rugby tournament!
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
    haha we mostly use it as an excuse to get drunk :)

    and eat bangers & mash
  • kellygirl5538
    kellygirl5538 Posts: 597 Member
    Yep I agree , eat half, or keep a power bar in your pocket.
  • kellygirl5538
    kellygirl5538 Posts: 597 Member
    Yep I agree , eat half, or keep a power bar in your pocket.
  • aymetcalf
    aymetcalf Posts: 597 Member
    Thanks everyone for the advice. I will TRY to only eat half when I'm at a festival or something of the like. :)
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