{"id":3881,"date":"2011-05-01T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-05-01T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/blog\/nutrition-willpower-secrets-from-the-pros-2\/"},"modified":"2025-05-12T22:23:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T22:23:34","slug":"nutrition-willpower-secrets-from-the-pros-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goldsgym.com\/blog\/nutrition-willpower-secrets-from-the-pros-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Willpower Secrets From the Pros"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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 They say you should never trust a skinny chef. But what about a petite food stylist or a svelte cupcake queen? The fact is, when your job involves truffle fries instead of office supplies, you have to get creative at dodging food so you don\u2019t blow up like a human souffl\u00e9.<\/div>\n

Front-load your calories<\/h2>\n

\u201cMy key to not eating cupcakes all day? A high-protein breakfast fills me up and keeps me satisfied. My favorite: egg whites with basil and tomatoes. And I plan a lunch I can look forward to, like brown rice sushi or chicken and broccoli. Yum!\u201d
\n\u2014Linda Lea, producer for the Food Network\u2019s Chopped and co-owner of Butter Lane Cupcakes in New York City<\/em><\/p>\n

Savor your sips<\/h2>\n

\u201cWhen I\u2019m at a wine-tasting party for a client, it can be hard to keep track of how much I\u2019ve had to drink. The wine glasses (and calories!) can add up. My trick: Sip slowly. By the time we\u2019re ready to move to the next pairing, they\u2019ve cleared the glass away.\u201d
\n\u2014Melissa Libby, restaurant publicist<\/em><\/p>\n

Freshen up<\/h2>\n

\u201cI brush my teeth multiple times a day because having a clean-mouth feeling keeps me from wanting to nosh. Fudge-stuffed cupcakes don\u2019t taste as delicious with minty breath. Chewing on a piece of strong, pepperminty gum stops the nibbling cold, too.\u201d
\n\u2014Bianca Henry, Today Show food stylist, New York City<\/em><\/p>\n

Downsize your utensils<\/h2>\n

\u201cIf I\u2019m tasting a dessert, I\u2019ll use an espresso spoon\u2014you can only load so much on it. That way, I can enjoy a spoonful of chocolate pudding cake with coffee ice cream without overdoing it. Smaller spoon, fewer calories.\u201d
\n\u2014Emily Luchetti, executive pastry chef, Waterbar and Farallon restaurants in San Francisco <\/em><\/p>\n

Fill up on H2O<\/h2>\n

\u201cAs soon as I get to work, I drink eight ounces of water. It helps me fuel and connect with my body, and I just don\u2019t find myself reaching for cookies when I\u2019m well-hydrated.\u201d
\n\u2014Linda Lea<\/em><\/p>\n

Make it bubbly<\/h2>\n

\u201cI love mixing textures with meals, so I drink sparkling water with lunch or when I\u2019m taste-testing food. The bubbles give me the sensation of being full.\u201d
\n\u2014Jill Santopietro, senior food editor for chow.com <\/em><\/p>\n

Snack smart<\/h2>\n

\u201cI sample our goat cheese dozens of times per day. Instead of eating it on a cracker or bread, I\u2019ll pop a piece on a slice of apple or eat it plain to save calories.\u201d
\n\u2014Tasia Malakasis, owner of Belle Ch\u00e8vre goat cheese creamery in Elkmont, Alabama<\/em><\/p>\n

Go nutty<\/h2>\n

\u201cFor me, a key to not eating too much junk food on set is keeping a stash of healthy almonds to nibble on instead; they\u2019re my perfect snack. The combination of protein and fiber helps prevent blood sugar crashes, the fat is good-for-you fat, and the crunchy texture requires a good bit of chewing, so I feel like I\u2019m really eating something. Plus, they\u2019re incredibly portable.\u201d
\n\u2014Bianca Henry<\/em><\/p>\n

Make plans to indulge<\/h2>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll have an afternoon cappuccino with cocoa dusted on top. If I have that to look forward to, I\u2019ll \u2018behave\u2019 throughout the day.\u201d
\n\u2014Emily Luchetti<\/em><\/p>\n

Preserve the goodies<\/h2>\n

\u201cThe freezer is one of the most underutilized tools in your kitchen. It\u2019s not just for ice cream; I freeze nuts, brownies and cookie dough. That way, I won\u2019t eat it right away, and I don\u2019t feel like I\u2019m wasting food by throwing it out.\u201d
\n\u2014Jill Santopietro<\/em><\/p>\n

Be crazed (in a good way)<\/h2>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re constantly on the go at work\u2014lifting 50-pound bags of sugar and flour, squatting beneath baking trays all day long. These are not only great ways to burn calories at work, but they honestly keep us too busy to even think about snacking on cupcakes. And staying busy works no matter what you\u2019re doing!\u201d
\n\u2014Katherine Kallinis and Sophie Kallinis LaMontagne, co-owners of Georgetown Cupcake and stars of TLC\u2019s DC Cupcakes<\/em><\/p>\n

Think afternoon delight<\/h2>\n

\u201cCustomers will come in and say, \u2018If I worked here, I\u2019d be as big as a house!\u2019 Believe me, I would be, too, if I didn\u2019t stick to my rule of not eating sweets before 1 p.m. If I\u2019m still craving a cookie in the afternoon, I\u2019ll have one.\u201d
\n\u2014Abbey Alpert, partner at The Flour Pot Cookies in Ambler, Pennsylvania<\/em><\/p>\n

Soup up<\/h2>\n

\u201cOnce a week, I\u2019ll make a big stew. I add just 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a big pot and throw in garlic, onions, carrots, beets, low-sodium chicken broth, potatoes, beans, maybe some low-fat cuts of meat. When hunger strikes, I have a super-satisfying, low-fat dish that I can pig out on without feeling guilty, and then I don\u2019t reach as much for the Camembert.\u201d
\n\u2014Nadia G, star of Cooking Channel\u2019s Bitchin\u2019 Kitchen<\/em><\/p>\n

Weigh your options<\/h2>\n

\u201cI always ask myself, \u2018Is it worth the calories?\u2019 French-style nougat with loads of nuts and fruits dipped in dark chocolate is worth it to me; gummy candies and potato chips definitely are not.\u201d
\n\u2014Nur Kilic,owner of Serenade Chocolatier in Brookline Village, Massachusetts<\/em><\/p>\n

Do a doggie bag<\/h2>\n

\u201cI am typically in 10 restaurants each week, and that\u2019s just for business! Most of the food is so good I want to snarf down the whole plate, but I savor each bite and plan to ask for a doggie bag so I can enjoy the dish again. I love taking home that delicious food and recreating the experience for my five-year-old.\u201d
\n\u2014Elizabeth Moore, Atlanta-based restaurant publicist<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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