Be Prepared!

You're out running errands.  You're starving and need to eat.  You stop at a fast food restaurant, grab a pre-made sandwich from the store or a pastry from a coffee stand. All three of those choices are loaded with fat, calories & sodium. 

If there is one piece of information I still use and will continue to use in the off season is to be prepared! Once a week I cook up food for the week.  Chicken, lean beef, veggies, fish & hard boiled eggs.  This way, all you have to do is pop it into a portable cooler and keep it in the car. You will be able to keep your body fed,  foods clean and yourself feeling good about your day. Ans typical cooler for me has grilled chicken, an apple or pear, some rice cakes with peanut butter, raw cut up veggies w/ hummus or tatziki, and maybe some almonds or dried unsweetened fruits.

I also cannot emphasise the importance of NOT skipping meals!  I know people like to fall back on the 'calories in, calories out' philosophy, but there is so much more than just that. When you skip meals, it slows down your metabolism and puts your body into starvation mode.  You will actually end up holding onto fat versus losing it.  Make sure you eat small meals every 2-3 hours.  It will keep your insulin levels even and keep you satisfied!