Don't Let the State Fair Wreak Havoc on Your Diet

The much anticipated NC State Fair begins tomorrow, Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 3:00! For many of us it is one of the most exciting times of the year. Unfortunately a lot of us think of the Fair as a place to go to binge on things like turkey legs, french fries, and deep-fried cheesecake. The scary truth....just those 3 things total up to 2,351 calories!! Pretty shocking, isn't it?! Want to know what to eat instead? Check out this link http://www.wral.com/news/local/page/3805503/ to find some better choices such as a regular corn dog, corn on the cob, and cotton candy for a total of 622 calories.

The best option would be to forgo Fair food all together. That might sound really hard but just think about all of the hard work you've been putting into your diet. A few tips on how to say no to the temptations:

1. Eat before you go.

2. Pack a few healthy snacks.

3. Instead of focusing on the food at the Fair, plan your trip based on the different things you want to experience while there. Here is the link to the NC State Fair website, http://www.ncstatefair.org/2010/. If you map out your trip and keep the focus on entertainment, exhibits, and competitions you won't even have time to think about the food!