Eating out while participating in Whole 30 can seem almost impossible, but it's really not! Google and planning ahead are your friends. Know where you want to go and research before getting there. The chalk calendar I mentioned in my previous Whole 30 post has been great for this. I plan days we're going out to eat, and I write the restaurant on there because we usually eat out on the weekends and by Friday I'm exhausted with decision making (I teach third grade).
Be Brave You can get meat and veggies almost everywhere you go. The issue is in how they're prepared. You get to be that person. The obnoxious person with 1,813 questions. I'm totally used to this because I've been a picky eater my whole life. Another option is to make a tshirt that says "I'm doing Whole 30". It's a great conversation starter, and who knows, you might get someone else on the Whole 30 wagon, or bring that precious restaurant that was so kind to you some business. However, keep in mind not everyone wants to know/ you might not want to draw attention to yourself. Food is sort of like politics and people often have strong opinions. So if you don't want to explain the why, don't. Still though, continue to be confident. Be confident in asking how items are prepared and requesting them to be prepared in a compliant way. That might mean losing the butter, changing the oil, or eating raw veggies. Whatever it takes stick to it, my friend. Eat Local If you enjoy eating local, that's a great way to go. I found that local non-chain restaurants were more willing to help me be compliant. (Shout out to Hamilton's in Auburn, AL. They were so kind and served me a burger without a bun, mustard only, and fruit although it wasn't a side item.) Food on the Go However, sometimes sit down meals aren't what works with your schedule. In that case you do have some options. Chipotle's carnitas are the only compliant meat because of the oils the other meats are cooked in, but nonetheless, they are an option (and sadly queso is not). The guac and salsas are also compliant, along with the lettuce- clearly. Burger-Fi and Five Guys offer lettuce buns. What we ordered: Chipotle Salad with carnitas, salsa, and guacamole Burger-Fi Patty or patties, with fried egg and mustard on a lettuce bun When in doubt, protein and veggies are the way to go. If you’re like us, a few times we overlooked the oils things were cooked in and moved on with life. The Whole 30 website has tons of recommendations for food on the go. Life Health HQ also has a great list of suggestions of restaurants! If possible, keep some Tessemae’s, compliant, dressing on hand. If you’re in a jam, run and get a salad, and throw some of that delicious dressing on there. The balsamic is my fave! Their ketchup is also awesome! When we went out to eat, I would bring a small container to put on my burger. Real life. Happy Whole 30!
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