Day Fourteen

Eating Out
It is possible to follow the Paleo diet while still eating out. There are just a few guidelines that are easy to follow.

• Don't be afraid to ask
• Don't be afraid to ask how something is cooked. This is the lifestyle you have chosen and your health that is on the line. So in comparison, it is not a big deal to ask if that chicken on the salad is breaded. (It is okay to ask questions, but no need to turn into the Paleo police. You can't control what happens back in the kitchen. Chances are your meat is being cooked in some kind of vegetable oil or oil blend. You just have to realize that you are making the best out of the situation. A steak, carrots, and broccoli that is cooked with vegetable oil is still a lot better than a bowl of fettuccine Alfredo.)

• Make Substitutions
• If a entree comes with a side of rice and corn, don't be afraid to ask them to substitute the rice and corn with broccoli and roasted vegetables. Or order your burger without the bun and cheese from the beginning. Don't create temptations.

• Don't make it harder on yourself. 
• Tell the waiter at the beginning of the meal, not to bring out the chips and salsa or bread basket. Order your fajitas without the shells, and don't even have them bring the shells to the table.  

• Be careful of sauces and salad dressings
• Most dressings are made with bad fats and sugars. Your best bet is to order balsamic vinegar and olive oil on the side. Also beware of any sauces on your meat or vegetables, many probably contain vegetable oils, creams, or sugars. 

• ENjoy YOurself 
• Most of the time we go out to eat to realx or to celebrate somehting.  Don't make a stressful situation out of somehting good. Remeber the 80/20 principle. As long as you eat well 80% of the time, when you go out to eat will probably be consdered the 20%.
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There are many places around here to eat out at and easy to stay Paleo while eating there. Here's just some of our favorites.

• Elevation Burger
• The ground beef is grass fed and you have the option to order your hamburger is a lettuce wrap (actually saw two fellow cfmtl'ers here on Monday afternoon)

• Diners
• It's easy to order an omellte with som vegetables and some bacon at nearly any diner. We like to go to Sage Diner (right down the street from the gym) 

• Seasons 52 
• They base their menu off of what is in season. A lot of fresh vegetables and meats. 

• Chipotle 
• If you're looking for a quick bite to eat that isn't too bad, any of the Mexican fast food restaurants (Qdoba, Chipotle, or Panchero's) are decent options. You can order burrito bowls which have everything that is in a burrito, but without the tortilla. Just be sure to order without rice or beans. Instead ask for extra meat and get a side of some guacamole.  

When you post your points today, give your fellow members some tips. Where have you found to be a good option for eating out. Or how do you manage to stay on track when eating out at a not so Paleo friendly restaurant.

 Just one more reason the Phillies are better than the Mets,

CBP has turkey legs