Favorite Meals at Restaurants

Favorite Places to Eat and Stay on Track - 

I work downtown Kirkland and I live in Juanita, so I have found a few restaurants with a favorite dish that I can get without getting too far off of my nutrition  and eating regiment.  Learning to eat out and modify what is on the menu is a really important skill and it will help you stay on track.

I was a little embarrassed at first to make so many adjustments to a menu item, however it is worth it and enough people start to demand healthy options then we can change an industry!

If there is one thing I hate more than anything it is 'restarting' something after loosing my way.  It is so much harder then just sticking to it.  My changes and choices are meant to be lifelong (not a diet), and I have to be able to eat out and enjoy myself...so it will only work if I can find a way to make adjustments.

Here is what I would recommend....

Hectors - 

1. Seared Tuna Bites
2. Salmon Salad (this has goat cheese and beats in it so it is super filling and colorful)
3. Hummus Platter - No Pita, Ask for Extra Veggies (cucumber, carrots, celery, tomatoes)

Milagro - (limit your chips and salsa intake...put some on a plate and ask the waitress to take the rest away)

1. Shrimp and Avocado Salad - dressing on the side and no avocado paste (it comes with way too much and everything looses its flavor)

Qdoba - (this is a really good one, because it is fast and inexpensive)

1. Naked Burrito - comes in a little bowl, no tortilla - I only get wild rice, sauteed veggies, black beans, just a little guacamole, pico de gallo, medium salsa)

Joeys - (I love this place, because I dont have to make any adjustments to the menu...there are several things I can order)

1. Spicey Edamame
2. Ahi Tuna Salad 

Brix - 

1. Hummus Platter (this is enough to share with 2 people or more) ask for all veggies
2. Beet Salad (add prawns)