Eating Out Without Pigging Out…

I’m writing to you today from Miami Beach. I’m here with my girlfriend Trish and our friends Dave “The Muscle Cook” Ruel and his girlfriend Karine. We’ve been traveling all over Florida for the past week and a half.

Now while it has been an absolute blast and we’ve had lots of fun, it can be quite challenging trying to stick to a sensible eating plan when you are away from your home base. So in this blog post I’m going to share some eating tips that we’ve been using to help minimize the damage of eating while traveling.

Prepare Your Own Food… (if you can)

If at all possible I’d recommend staying in a hotel that has an efficiency unit (i.e. mini kitchen with fridge, stove, microwave, etc.) This is what we did during the first week of our trip and it allowed up to buy our own food and prepare it the same as if we were home. Plus it saves you a ton of money from having to eat out for every meal.

Staying at a hotel with an efficiency unit makes eating healthy while traveling super easy!

Now obviously staying in an efficiency unit isn’t always possible when traveling. And there will be times when you want to go out to a restaurant and enjoy a good meal. So here are some tips you can use for those situations…

Pig Out In Moderation…

First off, it’s totally cool to “occasionally” let yourself go and literally pig out and and eat whatever you want. Heck I’ll admit that I’ve done it on numerous occasions. I’m not one of those stuck up health gurus who pretends to eat perfect all the time. I love to indulge in a good meal. But the key is to keep those crazy indulgences down to once a week.

Now for those times when you are forced to eat out for several days in a row (as you often are when traveling) you have to use a bit of planning and strategy or else you’ll end up bulking up in all the wrong places 😉

Eat Your Veggies…

One of the things I like to do is start each meal with a large garden salad. This way you get get some fresh veggies in your meal and pre-fill your belly before the main course arrives. (Note: ask for the salad dressing on the side and use it in moderation.) Now I know some of you are probably saying: “But Lee, I don’t like to eat vegetables…” And my response to that is Man Up & Eat Them! One thing you’ll find with eating veggies is that the more you eat them, the more you’ll like them. It just takes a little bit of will power to get the ball rolling. I personally love eating salads and I strive to eat at least 1 garden salad every single day.

Start Your Meal With A Garden Salad

Eat REAL FOOD… Not Processed Crap…

When you order your main course try to order “Real Food” and what I mean by that is food that is as close to it’s natural state as possible. Heavily processed foods and deep fried foods are just stripped of their nutrients and loaded up with empty unhealthy calories.

To give you some ideas of Real Food meals last night I had Asian stir-fried shrimp and vegetables served over rice. The night before I had steak and lobster with steamed asparagus and a baked potato. The night before that I had a grilled grouper sandwich on whole wheat bread. Try your best to order natural foods that are grilled, baked, or stir-fried rather than deep fried. This will go a long way towards keeping your meals healthy and nutritious.

A healthy & Delicious High Protein Meal!

Try to avoid foods that are cooked in thick sauces and gravy as this will sky rocket the fat, sugar, and calorie content of your meal. It’s best to ask for sauces and toppings on the side so you can use them in moderation.

Pack Your Protein Powder & Snacks… Another tip that I like to use when traveling is to make sure to pack your protein powder and a shaker cup. This way you can keep up with a high meal frequency without having to go to a restaurant for every single meal / snack. As I write this I’m sitting in the hotel and I’ve got a 2 pound container of Blue Star Iso-Smooth Whey, a bag of apples, and some a raw almonds sitting on the table in front of me. They make for perfect healthy snacks. You can pack these things with you when you leave or just buy them while you are on the road.

Now I’ll be the first to admit that it is very difficult to eat well when traveling. But following these simple tips here can go a long way in helping you stick to a sensible muscle building diet plan until you get back to your home base.

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