We are a firm believer in that your diet and lifestyle makes up of who you are. This ranges every aspect from physically to mentally to even who you are in your career. The little things you do, say, practice, compose who you are.
If you want to stay lean, the cold hard truth is that you need to be on a diet that you can keep. Otherwise, you’ll fall off the wagon and lose track of your goals. It has to be like brushing your teeth. Its something you have to do every day and be cognizant of.
If you’re doing things right, you’ll find that you actually won’t have that much downtime since you’re constantly on your feet moving both work wise and physical wise. You’ll be constantly working towards your day job while keeping in mind all the physical activities you want to better your wellness lifestyle.
We advocate grocery shopping, and a diet full of veggies (primarily kale, spinach, and carrots) along with protein (chicken and salmon) with a good amount of carbs (rice). (Note, that figuring out that good number of carbs comes with experience and comes over time as you figure out your own body)
Nonetheless, it is impossible to avoid going out to get a quick bite when the times get rough and we all get busy. Here are a few foods that we suggest from SPECIFIC places that make it easy to stay lean while saving time cooking.
1. Waba Grill Salad
The Waba Grill Salad is a fast and easy way to get all your essential vitamins, nutrients, and proteins through the spring salad mix, carrots, tomatoes, and chicken that the salad offers. The great thing about getting a salad from Waba Grill during lunch at work is that you won’t get food coma. The dreaded food coma comes from an insulin response when your body ingests carbohydrates. Look around at work during lunch time and you’ll see all the sleepy faces. Go for the double protein if you’re feeling in the need for some meat!
2. Shabu Shabu
An amazing meal if you’re trying to slow things down a little bit, eat out and talk with an old friend, and still save time not cooking and doing dishes. Shabu Shabu is a Japanese cuisine that consists of a pot boiling some type of broth along with meats like pork, Angus beef, and chicken along with an assortment of vegetables such as napa cabbage, carrots, spinach, kinoko mushrooms, bamboo, and even more! Japanese are along the healthiest and in terms of body mass index, far lower on the scale compared to Americans. If you’re wondering why, its because of high quality food like Shabu Shabu are typical meals that the Japanese eat. A fun, social way to get the macros and calories in!
3. Chicken From El Pollo Loco
Fresh grilled chicken is always a good choice when considering fast, take out, somewhat cheat like type of meal. The protein and fats in these chicken thighs and drumsticks will make it easy for you to hit your target goals along with being very satisfying. Take advantage of the salad bar that El Pollo Loco has to get your essential fibers and greens. Pair it with some mashed potatoes and gravy for some carbs!
4. Chipotle Double Chicken Bowl
Absolutely cannot go wrong with Chipotle. With their no freezer policy, the ingredients are guaranteed to be fresh. Theres a reason why Chipotle is always so popular and everyone is down for a Chipotle fix once in awhile – its damn bomb. With a good dose of proteins through steak or chicken and adding in the extra carbs, Chipotle makes an effortless meal for you to stay lean. Around 10 bucks will get you a filling meal. Just be sure to skip out on the fatty and sugary stuff like the chips, sour cream, and the sugary soda, and you will see amazing progress in your body just by eating Chipotle.
My specific recommended chipotle meal is a double chicken bowl, pinto beans, brown or white rice (depending on what type of work out day it is for you), fajita veggies, mild and hot salsa, lettuce, corn, and cheese.
5. Frumentos The Supreme
If you live in LA, look no further for an amazing deli-sandwich restaurant. For an amazing bang for a buck regarding macros, the 6″ supreme comes with 39 grams of protein, 83 grams of carbs, and 52 grams of fat. Pair this along with some delicious greek yogurt and your macros are set with regards to protein. The freshness of the deli meat and the lettuce paired with the tomatoes, avocados, and mustard make this simple meal effortless and even a pleasurable meal to stay lean.