Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World

Cruise Control

Eating is definitely a major part of a cruise. And all the rumors are true—there are usually multiple buffets at all times of the day (and night). But this isn't necessarily a bad thing. .
Embrace the Buffet
—Buffets are packed with healthy options, and each one is a great opportunity to custom-build your perfect meal. Look for omelette stations (egg whites, no oil, and tons of veggies!), shrimp cocktail, cut-up veggies, fresh fruit, salad bars, and more.
Drink Up
—If cocktails are part of your celebration style, no worries! For low-cal cocktail choices, your best bottled bets are wine or light beer. For mixed drinks, stick with ones made with calorie-free mixers (like diet soda or seltzer) and then flavor them with all the fruit garnishes you can get your hands on.

Speak Up
—Cruise crews are used to special requests. The kitchen staff is usually prepared to cater to diabetics, vegetarians, and more, so if you want to special order something for the sit-down dinner, it shouldn't be a problem. Ask in advance to give them plenty of time to prep.
Stay Active
—Participating in physical activity on board is a great way to avoid feeling the effects of extra food. Most ships have fitness rooms, but even splashing around in the pool or playing shuffleboard on the Lido Deck burns calories.

save-the-day office survival guide

Chances are you spend roughly 40 waking hours a week faced with tempting, diet-busting foods while you're at work. Don't be a victim! Arm yourself with the information (and snacks) you need. .

Office Dos and Don'ts. .
DO avoid the kitchen. keep utensils and a can opener in your desk, so you don't have to head to the kitchen for those items.

DON'T forget to plan ahead. special-order lunches for meetings in advance. or bring your own lunch if you can't special-order.

DO arm yourself with snacks. make sure you keep your office packed with good-for-you treats.

DON'T snack from the vending machine. even items that seem healthy (like trail mix or juice drinks) usually aren't low in calories.

DON'T wait too long to order dinner if you're working late. if you do, chances are you'll be too hungry to care what you're shoveling in your mouth.

The (Dreaded) Kitchen/Break Room
Conquer cravings in shared spaces. .

HG Dilemma!
Does Susie in Accounting demand Potluck Pastry Fridays? Don't fall victim to the donuts and bagels that call out at you as you get your morning coffee. Get your coffee either
before
all the goodies arrive or after they've been picked over. Better yet, bring your own coffee from home and keep low-calorie sweets in your office for those weak moments.
EAT IT!
Fruit, veggies, snack bars, cereal, yogurt.
BEAT IT!
Cakes, cookies, bagels, donuts, muffins.

Caffeine-y Meanies!
Don't break up the day with some sort of humongous, fat-filled, blended, whipped-cream-topped «coffee» beverage. The calories in beverages count (no matter what Maureen in Marketing tells you). .