Fruits and Veggies

There are oodles of fruits and veggie stands here in NYC. There are tons of people selling lots of fresh, yummy fruits and veggies, and then there are about a zillion other food carts.

So how do you all feel about eating food from food carts? Safe? Not so much? Does it depend on the kind of food? I know some people who refuse to shop at carts or eat prepared cart food, but it's just everywhere. None of the hot food is super appealing right now because, well, it's hot here. But the fruits and veggies often look very tasty, and they can be cheaper than grocery stores.

I got some cart fruit right when I got to the city, but haven't bought any since then, largely because I don't carry cash with me...but I walk past those places, and some of that stuff looks good. Strawberries probably aren't too tasty, since the season is wrong, but what about other kinds of fruits?

Thoughts? Quality/safety musings?

Healthy Eating in the City

Eating healthy foods is a new challenge in the city.

Everything is really expensive. Meals like Lean Cuisine or anything like that are just as expensive as getting a burger or quick meal at a local restaurant.

Of course, something really good about NYC is that most restaurants (depends on number of them) have to post the calorie count of each dish right on the menu. If you're going to eat something bad, you definitely know it before you do it.

I have found lots of nice markets with good produce, so I've been eating nice fruits and veggies, but those are pretty pricey too. I'm sure I'll find a good way to make it all work, but it certainly has been an adjustment.

Lead Me Not Into Temptation

The anticipated train stop where I will be going twice a day on my way to and from school is right next to a Tim Horton's. Literally.

Right next to it.

Sheesh. It's a good thing I'm poor, because this place is FULL of delicious naughtiness that I'm not supposed to eat.

On the other hand, I love all of the little fresh fruit stands and markets all around. On the way home from school, I'll have to pass through Grand Central Terminal, home of a delightful, amazing market with tons of fruits, pastries, cheeses, etc.

Of course, my lack of funds will keep my purchasing in check, I suspect.

Sure tempting though...

Hello, Junk Food

Has anyone seen any junk food lately?

No?

I know why--I already ate all of it.

Made it through week 1!

Made it through! Even went to several parties/activities/BBQ's where there was nary a thing I could eat and I stayed strong. Now I'm all psyched up and in the groove. GO ME!!

Day Three

Today is the day I am struggling. I didn't have a good dinner last night, went to bed hungry, and woke up with really really really low blood sugar. I can't seem to get over it.

But I am hanging in - I didn't eat any of the delicious not-so-good-for-you stuff at the RS activity last night, and I'd really hate to cave today after being so strong yesterday.

I can do this!!!!

Healthy Comfort Food

When I'm sad, stressed, anxious, or basically having any feeling, I feel the need to eat something comforting. When my LSAT score was coming back, I told LL that I was going to need to eat a milkshake, no matter which direction it turned out.

Yesterday, when I sold my car, I told my mom that I was going to need a treat. We had milkshakes. Weirdly, milkshake seems to be my comfort treat of choice.

When my parents leave me in NYC in a few weeks, they've already planned the purchase of some Panera (yum!) and ice cream to make sure I have on hand for that moment.

So, fellow wanna-be-healthy people, what do you do for healthy comfort food? I don't think that having a milkshake is always the solution to my sorrow, but it sure does seem to help. However, with the inevitable stress that accompanies life as a 1L (first year law student), I suspect I'll have days when I want to do some comfort eating.

Thoughts? Ideas? I need some things that are easy to prepare ahead of time to just have on hand, and then maybe some slightly splurgy, but largely healthy things that will still take the edge of my stresses...

How do you stay on top of the stress without turning into a balloon person?

The front door at Cardozo is a revolving door, but I don't want to have to be rolled through it.

South Beach, Day One. Again.

*sobbing*