GRUB ON-THE-GO

 

I've put my Paleo practice to the test

quite a few times already at multiple restaurants.

I'm sure most of you have either heard of

or visited these chains before : ) 

 

My experience was a lot easier than I had presumed!

 

When looking at the menu (BEFORE HAND: Always look at the menu before you decide/arrive to prepare yourself and have options already laid out), I knew I would not be able to order any type of "wrap" "burrito/taco" "crepe" "pancake" "BBQ" ...you get the point. My acquired plan of action became looking at the "ENTREE PLATE" sections along with side options and possible substitutes.

 

TAKE A LOOK!

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TGIFridays

 

Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad

"Grilled balsamic-marinated all-natural chicken breast served over

 freshly chopped romaine with sliced avocado, grape tomatoes, hard-boiled egg,

applewood-smoked bacon and crumbled bleu cheese with your choice of dressing."

 

** No Cheese / Low Fat Balsamic Dressing (On The Side!!)**

 

 

United Center - Buffet

 

Balsamic Glazed Chicken

Salad (with balsamic dressing)

Sweet Potatoes // Asparagus // Broccoli

 

* Fruit for dessert (FIND YOUR INNER WILL POWER PEOPLE!)**

 

 

Panera Bread

 

TIS THE SEASON !! it's bacccckkk, yahhooo.

Strawberry Poppy seed Chicken Salad

"Chicken raised without antibiotics, romaine, fresh strawberries, blueberries and pineapple, mandarin oranges and pecans with fat-free poppy seed dressing. "

**Sub for Balsamic Dressing and NO SIDE**

 

 

Wildberry Café

 

Create Your Own Omelette

Eggs / Avocado / Chicken Sausage / Broccoli

 

*Sub for fruit instead of toast & pancakes*

 

 

Corner Bakery

 

All American Scrambler

Freshly scrambled eggs with three strips of applewood smoked bacon.

 Substitute chicken apple sausage for an additional charge.

 

*Sub for Chicken Apple Sausage and Fruit side**

 

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" Counting calories becomes completely unnecessary

 when your food doesn't come with labels "

 

Pursuit of Paleo - Day #1

Today, two parts of my life changed

1. I completed my Bachelors degree from UW-Madison and have officially moved back home to Illinois. YAY! I could not be more thrilled to continue my education on Digital Marketing & Analytics and see what life has in store next :)

2. My partner and I have decided to take on the challenge of embracing the "caveman's diet" aka. make our greatest attempt to live a paleo lifestyle.

We set the date of May 17th to begin our lifestyle change for a few reasons. If your going to change one thing, might as well change two? Haha jk. But in actuality, being home has much less distractions, temptations, and "but I only have one week left" excuses, than being away at college. Don't get me wrong, i LOVE college, but it is not exactly the easiest place to say no to margaritas and burrito bowls. NOT TO MENTION, WISCONSIN is not the easiest place to say no to CHEESE! 

This also gave us time to perform some research on the Vegan/Vegetarian/Keto/IIFYM vs Paleo, the history and purpose of a paleo lifestyle, and the logistics of what to do and what NOT to do. We also had the pleasure of witnessing incredible transformations and listening to stories about friend's triumphs, tips and tricks. With this knowledge under our belt, we have gained an immense amount of motivation and determination. We don't expect to know every single rule and create a flawless lifestyle. Mess-ups and cheat meals are bound to happen, we are humans, but we are eager to give it our best shot! 

TODAYS MEALS:

Breakfast: eggs, spinach, broccoli // cantaloupe, pineapple, grapes // sausage patty

Lunch: turkey // broccoli, cauliflower, carrots // pineapple, cantaloupe, melon - Tea

Snacks: Brazil nuts & sunflower seeds & pecans

Dinner: (PICTURED) 
Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad
 lettuce, dried cranberries, pecans, and chicken with Balsamic Vinegar