
Hey friends!
TIS THE SEASON for vacations, weekend-long ball games, and just…not being home. I had a great question sent to me this week –
How can I eat for blood sugar balance and weight loss on a day where I’m eating out every meal? – Lindsay
I have a cheat sheet ready to go just for you!
I’m going to give you a breakdown of a day, recently, that I ate out every single meal, still felt 100, no bloating, no going overboard, just feeling full, satisfied, cool, calm, and collected.
Kale Me Crazy’s Powerhouse Smoothie
Avocado (fat), blueberries + strawberries + cherries (fiber/carbs), cashews (fat), flax (fiber), almond milk, vegan protein powder (protein)
Tip: you can ALWAYS micromanage your smoothie! Make sure there’s at least 1 fat and 1 fiber source in there and it’s not overloaded on fruit/sugar. I like to keep it under 40g carbs if I can look the nutritional info up.
Tip: no smoothie spots around? Starbucks egg bites or a protein box or eggs, bacon, and fruit at a local diner work, too!
Chipotle’s Carnitas Burrito Bowl
Carnitas (protein), “half rice” (starchy carbs), lettuce + pico + salsa verde (fiber), “half cheese” + guac (fats!).
Tip: bowls are great for lunch! Just be careful with grain or rice bowls that are 80% starchy carbs. I usually ask for half.
Tip: as for fat – if you’re doing starchy carbs, try not to overdo the fat to avoid feeling too overstuffed. Plus, an overload of fat and carbs in the bloodstream at the same time isn’t great for fat burning. Keep both on the moderate end like I did here with 1 ½ fats!
Longhorn’s Cheeseburger
Bunless cheeseburger (fat and protein) with all the toppings + fries and broccoli
Tip: pick 1 starchy carb! I like fries over a bun
Eat your protein and fiber first instead of going for the fries immediately. You’ll fill up on the satiating stuff first.
Want more cheat sheets for going out to eat? You can snag my FREE Dining Out Guide here.
Enjoy!