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5 Tips to Eat Like a Food Blogger and stay fit

By Christina Thomas 6 Comments

How to eat like a blogger and stay fit with www.goepicurista.com

“How do you eat all that and not gain weight?”

I love food. I’m in a passionate love affair with food. The question I get most often is how does a food crazed enthusiast, chocoholic, ice cream fanatic, wine-loving blogger like me, who is frequently traveling and eating out, not gain a million pounds?

I’ve been reluctant to answer this question in print because I am not an expert. I don’t know what will work for you. Like most (all?) women, I have body issues and a permanent five pounds I want to lose. I don’t always exercise the way I know I should. I don’t always follow my own advice. I won’t sit here and preach about perfection. It doesn’t exist.

I’m not going to tell you “oh, I can eat whatever I want and not gain weight”. Seriously? Metabolism and age play a factor, but c’mon. Who is that blessed?

I’m also not going to tell you that I only take three bites and push the plate away. If you’re able to do that, my hat’s off to you. I, on the other hand, enjoy food too much to have such restraint. Plus, there’s no greater compliment for a chef than a diner truly enjoying the food they’ve meticulously prepared. I like to show the chef respect, a lot!

How do I eat like a food blogger and stay fit?

You will not like my answer.

It is not easy.

It is doable.

Here’s how.

1. Keep moving.


Maintaining your weight when you eat amazing restaurant meals that are well above your entire daily caloric requirement requires working out. There’s no way around that. You must keep moving. Think of it this way: the longer you stay still the longer those pounds will stick.

In the words of the wise Taylor Swift “Shake It Off”.

Find an activity you like and stick to it. Boot camp style workouts, running and yoga have worked for me. When I travel or when I can’t do a full workout I use a 7 minute workout app called Lolo7 which is quite fun. There are other similar ones out there.

If you want to eat whatever your heart desires, you have to burn more than you consume. Isn’t indulging in great food worth it?

I often say I run for food.

How to eat like a food blogger and stay fit with GoEpicurista.com

I run for wine at Fueled by Fine Wine Half Marathon in Oregon

2. Plan ahead.


When I have an event or restaurant outing, I fill up on lean protein, fruits and veggies for all other meals that day and save the calories for the big meal out. I don’t want to be the one skipping dessert and only eating celery at a party. No one wants to be that person.

It’s all about balance. Some say it’s eating a plant-based diet but I’m not that strict.

Oatmeal, hard-boiled egg, or smoothie, berry parfait and a three bean salad will satisfy during the day.

How to eat like a food blogger and stay fit with GoEpicurista.com

Then, you indulge on this!

How to eat like a food blogger and stay fit with GoEpicurista.com

Teak Ultimate Cronie

3. Pay attention.


To eat like a food blogger, it’s important to pay attention to the experience and the plate in front of you so you can describe it later. This ultimately slows down your dining experience. Try to identify ingredients, recall fond food memories and savor the flavors in each bite. Mindful, rather than mindless eating will make you feel fuller on less. It will also make your meal more memorable.

How would you describe this deliciously treat?

How to eat like a food blogger and stay fit with GoEpicurista.com

Peterbrooke Chocolatier WP Broissant

4. Share or save half.


Most restaurant portions in this country are ridiculously large. If you do nothing else, at least follow this rule: never finish your plate, unless you are eating at Canyon Ranch Resort or similar, where meals are properly portioned.

How to eat like a food blogger and stay fit with GoEpicurista.com

Canyon Ranch Creme Brulee a la Orange

5. Enjoy every bite without guilt.


This bears repeating. Truly enjoy what you are eating and be picky about quality. So many times I hear someone consume an entire plate and then afterwards say it wasn’t that good but they ate it anyway. Worse yet, it was great and they berate themselves over it.

    First, if you don’t think the food is phenomenal, don’t eat it.

    Second, no matter how decadent, never feel guilty about enjoying it.

    Third, make the calories count and choose higher quality foods.

Don’t eat a crappy king-size, mass-produced chocolate bar (i.e. the ones at the grocery store check-out line) when you can have a piece of the most delicious chocolate truffle instead. The truffle may cost a bit more at first but the chocolate bar will cost you much more later.

Eating quality foods, prepared with great ingredients will require fewer bites to satisfy you. If you need proof, visit Se7en Bites Bakery in Orlando, where owner Trina Gregory-Propst makes the most sinful baked goods and dishes that only require 7 bites to satisfy.

How to eat like a food blogger and stay fit with GoEpicurista.com

Se7en Bites Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Pecan Pie

I only had a small portion of this mini pie and was immediately in heaven. I can’t say the same for most mass-produced baked goods.

My tips are not revolutionary. You’ve probably heard them before. Other food bloggers I know and food critic Mark Bittman have a similar philosophy. That’s because it works for us. Hopefully, it will work for you too.

I am not a nutritionist or a doctor. You need to do what’s right for you. These are the guidelines I try to live by which have allowed me to maintain a healthy lifestyle and still enjoy the foods that bring me joy.

I go through the same pitfalls we all do. I gain weight when I’m not paying attention or when I slack off on my workouts. There are days I’m not as mindful. There are days where all I want is to sit in front of the TV with a big bowl of ice cream for dinner. On those days, I go to tip #5 and enjoy every bite without guilt. I accept the fact my soul needs that nourishment and that I may need to run an extra mile in the morning. This, by the way, I don’t consider punishment. If you do, then find some form of activity that does not. Enjoying food should never be a punishable offense.

Life is too short to be dieting and miserable.

There is joy in thoughtfully prepared food and especially in sharing it with family and friends.

I hope these tips will help you find pleasure in enjoying the foods you love guilt-free, eat like a food blogger and stay fit.

Do you have any tips to keep the weight off? I’d love to hear them. Please share in the comments below.

Cheers to a new year of joyful guilt-free eating!

GO Epicurista

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I'm Christina, a hospitality consultant, freelance writer, food & travel enthusiast, brand cheerleader, ice cream fanatic, chocoholic, and eternal optimist on a mission to #MakeSomedayHappen one delicious bite, sip and trip at a time. Celebrating life with great food, wine and friends throughout Central Florida and everywhere I GO! I want to inspire you to take time out of your busy schedule to do the same. GO celebrate life today, for someday may never come. Join me and GO Epicurista!

Comments

  1. MyLoan says

    01/12/2015 at 7:58 pm

    Love your tip on how not to gain weight as a food blogger. I was wondering how you did that, especially when you went overseas. I too love food and do not believe in diets (which are always temporary). Working out is the key. Sure miss those crab legs at Isleworth. ;0)

    Reply
    • Christina Thomas says

      01/12/2015 at 9:57 pm

      Oh those crab legs at Isleworth! I do miss those! Thanks for stopping by Go Epicurista! Cheers to good eating!

      Reply
  2. Camilla says

    01/12/2015 at 9:12 am

    Thank you a lot for the inspiration, which I will use at my own blog. Eating well and being healthy at the same time can be challenging, but with your suggestions it helps a lot 🙂

    Reply
    • Christina Thomas says

      01/12/2015 at 3:19 pm

      Yes it is definitely a challenge when blogging or wanting to indulge in great food all the time. I follow these tips 90% of the time and it works, hopefully it will work for you too. Thanks for stopping by Go Epicurista! Cheers!

      Reply
  3. Fida says

    01/10/2015 at 5:30 am

    It’s an ongoing struggle for me, and I am not even a food blogger:) Maybe I should take your advice and “run for the food” 🙂

    I especially love these three tips, and they are definitely doable:

    “First, if you don’t think the food is phenomenal, don’t eat it.
    Second, no matter how decadent, never feel guilty about enjoying it.
    Third, make the calories count and choose higher quality foods.”

    I try to keep the portions small, order “half a plate” because I hate to waste food – and the “never finish the plate” does not work for me. AND, I either decide to have a meal OR desert, but resist to have both.

    Reply
    • Christina Thomas says

      01/10/2015 at 10:20 am

      Running for food works! As I said, it is not easy but it is doable. Pick the strategy that works for you and try to stick to it most of the time. Allow yourself to slack off and don’t feel guilty about it. Just get back to it. Food is joy and there’s no reason to deny ourselves that joy. Thanks for checking out Go Epicurista!

      Reply

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