Car Ride Munchies

I have a tradition when I drive down to see my mother.  I'm not proud of this, but it's definitely a ritual.  I normally drive about 30 minutes to the first rest stop.  (Somehow I also have to pee by that point...Ray also makes fun of me.) So I have learned to fill up on gas there since it is a little cheaper than near my house.  However, as a treat I get Ike and Mike's and a diet Coke.  Now if my hunger had an off button this wouldn't be an issue.  However, when it comes to Ike and Mike's I could eat the whole bag without thinking.  

I know it's gross, but it happens.  This is why I need to change.  On Tuesday morning I made my first trip to see my mother since my life style change.  Knowing my Ike and Mike issue I decided to think smart and be prepared.  I had two options...

1) Work out an extra hour and eat the bag of Ike and Mike's (probably not the best option)

or 

2) Pack healthy snacks for the trip 

I picked ... *drumroll* ... option 2!  I packed a granola bar and almonds.  They were a great snack.  I stopped and got only my diet Coke (I figured I couldn't go completely cold turkey :) )

On top of my healthy car ride, I stayed on track at my mother's house.  I normally eat a ton of yummy/unhealthy food.  However, she and I both kept to our new life style choices!! Go us!