How to stay within your calorie goal at a fair?

getting_fit86
getting_fit86 Posts: 128 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi everyone, I am seeking some advice here:

I am going to a fair with some friends on Saturday. Since I will be there all day... any suggestions on being able to stay within my 1500 calories?? I know it will be hard and I know there aren't any healthy options at the fair.
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  • PRMinx
    PRMinx Posts: 4,585 Member
    Eat healthy food before you go so you aren't starving. Also, you don't need to eat everything. Pick one treat and enjoy. You will be walking a lot, so that helps.
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    Throw some healthy snacks in your purse, and eat the bad stuff in moderation.
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    Throw some healthy snacks in your purse, and eat the bad stuff in moderation.

    This. Recognize that it's one day and won't ruin everything.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Why? It's the fair. Eat yummy fair food.

    Exercise every day and enjoy yourself this one day. I can't get the kind of food I like from the fair pretty much anywhere any other time of year. So I enjoy it.
  • TheGymGypsy
    TheGymGypsy Posts: 1,023 Member
    Good luck. That's all I have to say to that.
  • KY2022runner
    KY2022runner Posts: 72 Member
    If there are funnel cakes, run!

    Run up and get me one, but dont eat any.
  • HollieDollieeeex
    HollieDollieeeex Posts: 116 Member
    I would take some healthy snacks with you or suggest a picnic.

    Don't feel pressured to eat doughnuts, burgers, hot dogs, chips or any other naughty things they have there.
  • jdm_taco
    jdm_taco Posts: 999 Member
    You will not regret eating fried oreos...
  • DanielleJoy129
    DanielleJoy129 Posts: 46
    I agree with the first response.
    Eat before you go, walk all day long,
    and indulge in one treat while you're there.
    Enjoy!
  • iamkass
    iamkass Posts: 122 Member
    Why? It's the fair. Eat yummy fair food.

    Exercise every day and enjoy yourself this one day. I can't get the kind of food I like from the fair pretty much anywhere any other time of year. So I enjoy it.

    ^^ Yup. Just eat the yummies and move on with your life.
  • homeyjosey
    homeyjosey Posts: 138 Member
    FRIED COOKIE DOUGH
  • GnosisGnosis
    GnosisGnosis Posts: 148
    You will regret eating fried oreos... At least I would.
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    You will not regret eating fried oreos...

    And they actually aren't that horrible -- like 90-110 calories for one.
  • zytah
    zytah Posts: 153
    i would personally indulge in all the goodies and not worry about it for the day. the fair is a special occasion for me to get treats i normally cant find or am unwilling to make myself. one day isnt gonna kill my progress.
  • GnosisGnosis
    GnosisGnosis Posts: 148
    Source plz.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    Throw some healthy snacks in your purse, and eat the bad stuff in moderation.

    I like this idea and buy the $5 bottles of water LOL
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Source plz.

    Source The Fair.
  • getting_fit86
    getting_fit86 Posts: 128 Member
    Thanks everyone! Some good suggestions. I am hoping to be able to enjoy a few treats - I just want to stay within my goals if possible LOL! I might throw in a quick cardio session in the morning.
  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    Throw some healthy snacks in your purse, and eat the bad stuff in moderation.

    This. Recognize that it's one day and won't ruin everything.

    ^^^This

    County Fair next week, State fair in two weeks.....I'll get whatever looks good.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    EAT ALL THE FOODS!!.. Seriously one day won't derail ya. Also, bring me this:
    funnel_cake_carnival_fair.jpg
  • michelleschutt
    michelleschutt Posts: 1
    If you are going with friends, share. Buy any one item and split between your friends, usually a quarter to eighth portion is ideal. Sharing will still let you enjoy the taste of the food, but make it so you are not consuming all those calories. Also, drink water, no soda or lemonade, save those calories for your treats.
  • GnosisGnosis
    GnosisGnosis Posts: 148

    Source The Fair.

    I meant on the fried oreos being 90-110 calories. I'm pretty sure they're more than that. 50 calories an oreo, batter + deep fried? I meannn.... But hey whatever, it's your bodies.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member

    Source The Fair.

    I meant on the fried oreos being 90-110 calories. I'm pretty sure they're more than that. 50 calories an oreo, batter + deep fried? I meannn.... But hey whatever, it's your bodies.
    I'm sorry. My psychic powers are on the fritz today.

    :flowerforyou:
  • LoosingMyLast15
    LoosingMyLast15 Posts: 1,457 Member
    Hi everyone, I am seeking some advice here:

    I am going to a fair with some friends on Saturday. Since I will be there all day... any suggestions on being able to stay within my 1500 calories?? I know it will be hard and I know there aren't any healthy options at the fair.

    get in a really good morning workout so you have extra calories to indulge - it's one day enjoy it. :)
  • GnosisGnosis
    GnosisGnosis Posts: 148

    I'm sorry. My psychic powers are on the fritz today.

    :flowerforyou:

    Haha, no worries. I had to re-learn the quote function :p
  • Kanuenue
    Kanuenue Posts: 253 Member
    Definitely bring your own healthy picnic style food, things that can hang out in a cooler while you enjoy the rides and shows. Wait on your fair treats until after your healthy packed lunch, you will be less likely to indulge. Most importantly- share your goodies! My brothers and I always split items at places like the fair or theme park, the portions are HUGE and a taste or two of a couple of treats is usually enough to satisfy that junk food craving. There are plenty of other fun things to do at a fair besides eat, explore the fair in a new way.
  • norahwynn
    norahwynn Posts: 862 Member
    Get in a good workout before you go, bring a bottle of water, and enjoy yourself. I agree with some of the others....eat what you want in moderation. It's just one day.
  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    Source plz.

    FWIW.

    http://www.fatsecret.com/Diary.aspx?pa=fjrd&rid=3803943

    I've seen a handful of calorie listings....toping out at 175. Of the 4 I looked at, average 124.
  • olasmiles
    olasmiles Posts: 13 Member
    Why? It's the fair. Eat yummy fair food.

    Exercise every day and enjoy yourself this one day. I can't get the kind of food I like from the fair pretty much anywhere any other time of year. So I enjoy it.

    ^^Exactly! You'll be miserable walking around and smelling/seeing all the amazing foods there and chomping on a celery stick. Enjoy yourself!

    If you make sure to log everything you eat, you can literally see how much you're getting and how you're doing in regards to your calorie goal. At the end of the day, do a workout and burn some of that back!
  • Lkooiman
    Lkooiman Posts: 1
    SHARE! Don't get things that you eat by yourself, but instead, enjoy a bite or two of different things.

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