Attending baseball games is one of our favorite summer and fall activities. We are huge sports fans so we always jump at any opportunity to attend games. About two weeks ago we went to our first Yankee game of the season. Before we go to any game, we always have a game plan of our food options and choices in order to help us stay on track. Take a look at how we plan below and let us know your thoughts in the comments!
1. Plan
This may be an obvious first step when it comes to staying on track at baseball games, but it really is essential. When we recently went to the game, we didn’t have too much notice. We received the tickets and were out the door within thirty minutes. Even though we were on a time crunch, I didn’t let that be my excuse for going completely off track for the day. We hit our local grocery store, stocked up on water and healthy snacks. My healthy choice of snack that day was an RX bar. If I opt to eat some form of protein bar, I usually like to go for one that has very few ingredients.
2. Most stadiums allow you to bring in food/water.
Some may not know this, but most stadiums allow you to bring in your own food and water. Each stadium will have their own specific rules and guidelines. Before attending, do your research on the stadium’s website and see what their rules are. Most of the stadiums by us have a clear bag policy. I usually put my water and food inside a large freezer ziplock. Bringing in my own food and water is one my favorite ways to stay on track for the day. I will be much less tempted to wait in the snack stand lines if I have some healthy snacks at my disposal.
3. Try to avoid the fan-food.
One of my all time favorite snacks to enjoy during a game is popcorn. In theory, popcorn sounds like one of the healthier options out there. This past weekend while attending the game, of course I smelled some fresh popcorn and couldn’t help but wander over to look at it. Maybe this is a new thing or something I’ve never noticed before, but the calorie content right next to the different sizes was a complete and total buzzkill.For example, a jumbo sized popcorn contains 2,310 calories and a souvenir bucket contains 2,430 calories. Most of the available snacks at the game will have about the same amount of calories. Not only is the fan-food super calorie dense, but it is also expensive!
4. Eat before or after the game.
Depending on the time of the game, we always plan on eating before or after it. We usually pair our sporting events with some form of treat or indulgence and it is so much more worth it and satisfying to save your calories for a sit-down meal either before or after the game. If we are attending a 1:00PM game we usually stop to get a bite to eat on the way home. If we’re attending a 7:00PM game, we normally eat on our way there. For more information about how to stay on track at restaurants, you can check out our stay on track while eating out our tips here.
How do you stay on track when you attend ball games? Share your thoughts and let us know in the comments below!
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