Footy Season Survival Guide: Beating Temptation Like a Pro

Footy season is here, and that means three things—mates, beers, and more hot chips than you'd like to admit. Whether you’re at the game, down at the pub, or watching from the couch, it’s easy to let your good habits go out the window faster than a ref’s dodgy call. But don’t stress! With a few simple tricks, you can enjoy the season without your waistline blowing out like a post-match buffet.

Stadium food is a minefield of greasy pies, chips, and mystery meat hot dogs. Sure, they smell good, but they’ll leave you feeling like a busted prop by half-time. Here’s how to tackle game-day grub:
✅ Pre-game fuel – Eat a solid meal before you head out. A Man Shake will keep you full and stop you from panic-ordering a bucket of chips.
✅ Better choices – If you’re eating at the stadium, go for a steak sandwich (ditch the chips) or a wrap instead of a pie that’s got more calories than a front-rower’s lunch.
✅ Stay hydrated – Sometimes thirst disguises itself as hunger. Down a bottle of water before you start eyeing off your mate’s hot chips.

Catching up with the boys for a few cold ones? No worries—just don’t let your willpower get drowned in beer batter.
✅ Pick your poison – Lighter beers, vodka with soda, or a whisky on the rocks are better than sugary cocktails or pints of heavy lager.
✅ Smarter snacking – Swap out the loaded fries for something like grilled skewers, a steak, or a pub salad with protein.
✅ Avoid the 2 AM binge – We’ve all been there—leaving the pub and making a beeline for the nearest kebab shop. Try to have a protein snack at home so you’re not demolishing a family-sized pizza solo.

Watching the game at home? The temptation to graze is real, especially if you’ve got a bag of chips within arm’s reach.
✅ DIY footy snacks – Instead of diving into a pack of chips, why not have a Man Bar with 20g of protein and plenty of flavour. 
✅ Portion control – If you must have chips, don’t eat straight from the bag. Put a handful in a bowl and step away from the snack drawer.
✅ Halftime workout – A few push-ups, squats, or a quick lap of the house will keep you from slipping into full couch-potato mode.

Footy season isn’t about saying no to everything—it’s about making better choices most of the time. Enjoy the odd treat, but don’t let one big night turn into a season-long blowout. Stick to the game plan, and you’ll come out the other side without the extra baggage!

🏉 Now go enjoy the footy—without the gut guilt! 💪