What to eat in tricky situations

Almost out of Points®? Feeling hangry? Off track following a setback? Scenarios like these are common. Learn how to use go-to foods to navigate through them.

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Let’s dive a little deeper…

If these solutions seem a little, well, obvious—great! It means you already have an idea how to handle situations that tend to trip up members. But, as the saying goes, knowing is (only) half the battle. The other is actually making it happen. That’s the groundwork you’re laying now.

By identifying and planning go-to foods and moves ahead of time, there’s little to mull over in the moment—i.e. when also contending with a grumbling stomach, a lack of Points, feelings about past behavior, or anything else that can make choosing what’s right for you extra hard. What’s more, incorporating foods you’re excited to eat in those plans means it’s even easier to go with choices aligned with your goals.

3 fast facts

1. Incorporating the foods you love can help make healthy eating more enjoyable.

2. Leaning on lower-Points® go-tos unlocks more opportunities to enjoy higher-Points favorites.

3. Identifying go-to foods ahead of time saves you from having to mull over what to eat in challenging situations.