Spring Break with the kids!

The kids have been so good this week and are begging to go eat fast food. Here is the plan...”It's okay. This is a great opportunity to get the kids what they want but to set some healthy standards at the same time. Some days you'll be okay with getting the salad, but let's face it, some days the sirens sing to you from the grease vats. If you must go for the grease, do it in moderation. Think small. You may think you need the super-duper double-dripping, cheese-screaming, construction worker burger. Don't do it. Make yourself a deal. Start with a regular hamburger (or cheeseburger if you must). If you don't feel satisfied, go back for a second one. Odds are you'll be fine with the smaller portion. Better yet, get a side salad with your burger to really get filled up. If you're thinking, "what about the fries?" Sorry, but you can never have fries again. Just kidding! put away the gun. Here's a good approach: let the kids order their meals, but instead of fries, hopefully the fast food establishment you've chosen offers some healthy options. Let the kids get their burgers or nuggets, but coax them to get the fruit or salad instead of fries, and milk instead of soda, then get one order of fries for everyone to share. Crisis averted! Arteries clean and clear.