So tonight, I needed a quick pick-me-up before my workout and I was on a quick time budget as the gym was closing early for Labour Day. So I did the dreaded stop at a gas station.
I got a Rockstar Light Vanilla Latte. I’m not one to promote energy drinks, nor to consume them often. But I have found that this one seems to have less of a fleeting heart feeling, while tasting good and not killing the macros. Again, this is definitely not something I do all the time. I don’t believe energy drinks are healthy.
Also, I just took a quick walk around the store. And what I found was awful.
Of course, gas stations offer some healthier options such as beef jerky (watch for preservatives), some veggies/fruits and protein bars. Sometimes they also have hard-boiled eggs. But most of the food is absolute junk.
I picked up a raisin butter tart out of curiosity. Did you know that ONE tart was 490 calories? More than a quarter of my daily caloric intake? I was in total shock. There is no way that one tart could fill in a meal for me. Totally not worth it. Not to mention, most of that tart is guaranteed to be sugar and butter. Incredible.
What do you do in a pinch? Every once in awhile, we will always find ourselves in that gas station scenario. So what do you look for? I’m curious to know!