April 5, 2018
It would be great if you can always eat home cooked meals, and healthy ones at that. But we both know that is not always the case because you know life happens. You either forgot your food at home, didn't have time to cook, or you start eating your cooked food and it's gross LOL.
I put together a list of some healthier options that you can choose from when eating out.
Some of these options may not always be as healthy as your meal prep meals but the idea is to try to choose something as healthy as possible. Remember try to always meal prep your food if you want to reach your goals.
1) Chipotle:
I honestly love Chipotle and if you watch my instastories you already know this. You can customize what you want which makes it ideal.
-My choice: Bowl: Small spoonful of brown/white rice, fajitas(double), chicken(double), mild salsa, and guac on the side.
2) Chick-fil-a:
I don’t typically eat here but of course you always need to have options.
My choice: Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap, Grilled Nuggets w/ Superfood small side salad, or Spicy Southwest Salad.
3) Pollo Loco:
They have a 500 calories and under portion of the Menu and I will typically choose something from that portion.
My Choice: Skinless Breast Meal, Chicken Black Bean Bowl (hold the black beans), or the Double Chicken Avocado Salad.
4) Flame Broiler:
I absolutely love Flame Broiler and can probably eat this everyday if I had one near my house.
My choice: Mini White Chicken Bowl w/White Rice (easy rice) & Veggies (more broccoli).
5) Waba Grill:
This is also a good option if Flame Broiler is not around LOL. I basically get the same thing but I personally like how the chicken is cooked at Flame Broiler better.
My choice: White Chicken Bowl w/White Rice (easy rice) & Veggies (more broccoli).
6) Panera Bread:
My choice: Southwest Chile Lime Ranch with Double Chicken
**Options below are more for emergencies (worse case scenario) because you should really try to choose some of the other more quality options.
7) Jack in the Box:
My choice: Chicken Teriyaki Bowl (ladies do not eat all the rice if you are watching your carb intake)
8) Taco Bell:
My choice: Power menu Bowl ( no cheese or sour cream & double chicken)
9) Del Taco:
My choice: Fresca Bowl with Chicken (double) & Avocado
Common Restaurant options:
10) Chili’s:
My choice: Mango Chili Chicken, Ancho Salmon, Margarita Grilled Chicken (no beans & add broccoli)
11) BJ’s:
My choice: Cherry Chipotle Glazed Salmon, Fire Roasted Barbacoa Chicken (no beans & add asparagus), Lemon Thyme Chicken
General Tips:
*Always try to get dressings or toppings on the side. You can choose how much to add to your meal which will help with extra calories
*Never eat all the rice LOL. It doesn’t matter where you go they always give you so much rice and you really don’t need that much if you are watching your carb intake.
*Always pick a meal where protein & veggies are heavier than carbs.
*Ask for double protein if your meal is too small. I always get double protein regardless.
*If you get avocado with your meal, they always put the whole half. I generally will only eat half of it as it is way to much fat for one meal, for me at least.
*Always order water with your meal, and chug.
*Avoid places where you know there are no healthy options or that may be a weakness for you LOL. I avoid Olive Garden at all cost because I can’t control myself and will eat all the bread sticks!
*Salads are usually not the best choice at restaurants because they pack them with so many extra things you might as well have a cheat meal and enjoy it.
Pro Tip: Scout the surrounding area where you work or live. Compile a list of all the healthy options around you. This will help when you are deciding what to choose from.
I hope this list was useful and you only use it as a resource and not where you should eat Monday-Sunday.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me @ mrsemontano@gmail.com
Thank you for reading!
It’s been real.
XOXO,
Liz-Laugh-Love
