I am generally always prepared. However, yesterday I found myself leaving in a rush and unprepared for the busy day that was ahead. Usually if I have a hectic day, I pack a cooler with Water, Protein drink, and healthy Snacks.

I had a crazy busy day at work and then my son had a football game that was 2 hours from home. We live in a very rural area and it is not unusual to have NO options late at night.

This is my question. If you find yourself in a situation where there is nothing healthy to eat, is it better to do without completely or is it better to cave and eat unhealthy? I chose to do without and ended up with only 400 calories for the day and not enough protein. So which is the healthier option? No calories or no junk?

I will say before everyone responds, I KNOW I should plan ahead. Normally I do. So I don't need to hear. Always keep a snack, plan better, etc.

So do without or eat unhealthy? Which is better? That is the question

I would have eaten something most fast food places have a chicken salad in some form. But to better prep for next time stock up on trail mix beef jerky nuts even pre mixed protein shakes can survive in a trunk for a while just get a cup of ice and your good to go

I'm in Texas too so I get the hot car problem. You might think about jerky in addition to the nuts. I do perky jerky which is turkey so lean meat and taste good. I ordered a bunch in 1 oz bags from Amazon.