The Dont Walk Diet

So FS came and went. Maybe you drank too much, maybe you even blacked out. Let’s hope the latter wasn’t true. Either way, you probably felt a little envious of the models. Tall, stunning, graceful. Oh, and thin. How on earth did I forget thin? I don’t know about you, but I found myself marveling at each of those girls and thinking, ‘It must be nice to look like that.’
 
Luckily, Don’t Walk, the charity fashion show that once starred the gorgeous Kate Middleton, is right around the corner to keep us on our toes. We want to look our best because when the show is over, all eyes turn to the crowd, and you wouldn’t want to be spotted in the corner, wine dribbled down the front of your dress, shoving mini cupcakes down your throat. Living in halls presents a particular challenge when it comes to the healthy lifestyle necessary to be in top shape.
 
The food is greasy, flavorless, and almost always doused in cheese. I don’t know what it is about mass-produced food, but it is almost universally bad. Bread and potatoes are the staples of the lunch line; in fact, they are the stars at every meal. I wander out in a stupor of carbs and fat, drugged by inordinate amounts of food- hey, it’s hard not to go back for seconds when summoned by a gong! The amount of time I spend puttering about and drinking tea in people’s rooms leaves almost no space in my schedule for the gym.
 
But I, and those of you unlucky enough to also be stuck in hall, must forge onward. We must persevere in order to knock ‘em dead at Don’t Walk. I think it helps to have healthy snacks around to keep you focused and fueled for the day and also to keep you from binging at meals after hours of starvation. Of course, you must keep portions in mind, as you can even overdo fruit.
 
•         Carrots, celery, and bell peppers with hummus
•         A handful of almonds, walnuts, and pecans
•         Unsweetened dried fruit such as raisins or apricots
•         A medium banana, apple, or other fruit
•         A Ryvita crisp bread spread with ricotta cheese
•         A plain rice cake topped with cottage cheese
•         A small pot of plain or fruit yogurt
•         Granola or a granola bar
•         Pita stuffed with tomatoes and cucumbers