What are the best "out n about" lunch options for fat loss diets?

[marketwiz]

I work in an office, and NEED to get out every day or I lose my mind. I have access to Mexican, Italian, Latin, and all fast food restaurants. Even an organic Mexican restaurant that resembles chipotle's menu. Not as tasty but it's there. I am trying to lose weight and more importantly FAT. Anyone have a preferred place that's healthy and accomplishes this? I'm in a burb and have access to about everything.

[th3pwn3r]

Gas stations usually have sandwiches and fruits so that along with a lean beef jerky would make a decent idea. You can get chicken based meals just about anywhere. If you have Subway that's a decent option with subs such as the chicken teriyaki, I'd go with double the meat personally. Mcdonald's isn't the worst thing in the world, I'd order up multiple McDoubles and toss the buns on a few of them, KFC has the double down which is also another decent option.

[toddmclain02]

I work in an office, and NEED to get out every day or I lose my mind. I have access to Mexican, Italian, Latin, and all fast food restaurants. Even an organic Mexican restaurant that resembles chipotle's menu. Not as tasty but it's there. I am trying to lose weight and more importantly FAT. Anyone have a preferred place that's healthy and accomplishes this? I'm in a burb and have access to about everything.

I have a start up company and I find this a constant problem. I usually hit up subway or a sandwhich place. Main thing is "find the time to cook or make food and bring it to work with you". You can't loose weight if you don't know the calories your taking in. I know I'll eat in the office for 10 minutes and then just go for a drive, hit up a store, shop, etc to ease my mind. If you go to a Mexican or Italian place you'll never know how many calories your eating.

[Spanishdream]

Can you not prepare food at home and take it in with you?

[marketwiz]

Can you not prepare food at home and take it in with you?

Sure, but I like to "get out." I do that from time to time but enjoy the atmosphere and company of others outside the office.

[marketwiz]

I have a start up company and I find this a constant problem. I usually hit up subway or a sandwhich place. Main thing is "find the time to cook or make food and bring it to work with you". You can't loose weight if you don't know the calories your taking in. I know I'll eat in the office for 10 minutes and then just go for a drive, hit up a store, shop, etc to ease my mind. If you go to a Mexican or Italian place you'll never know how many calories your eating.

Yeah. The sauces and cheese are loaded with calories at most Mexican joints, which is why I tend to try to avoid them.

[th3pwn3r]

Sure, but I like to "get out." I do that from time to time but enjoy the atmosphere and company of others outside the office.

Haha, do you go out to lunch with people? Or are you just sitting next to other people who like to eat out but you don't actually talk to them?

[marketwiz]

Haha, do you go out to lunch with people? Or are you just sitting next to other people who like to eat out but you don't actually talk to them?

Both. I like to get served quicker so I often sit at the bar at places like Applebee's, Fridays', etc. So, yeah, I do strike up conversation and I do know a lot of people around town who I bump into. But yeah, often times associates, etc are in my presence. All depends on the day.

[th3pwn3r]

Well, about all I can say is try to stick to lean meats, vegetables and fruits if possible. It doesn't sound like you want to give up eating out so good luck.

[TelusLob]

Sure, but I like to "get out." I do that from time to time but enjoy the atmosphere and company of others outside the office.

Honestly man.. You can eat anything as long as it fits in your macros. I eat out for lunch every single day because I have to get out of the office as well. Hasn't affected my weight loss one iota. You just have to be smart with your choices.

[JohnCyr]

Sure, but I like to "get out." I do that from time to time but enjoy the atmosphere and company of others outside the office.

Then bring your lunch, eat at your desk and go take a walk with someone outside! I work in a office and its what I do.. If I need to go out for lunch, Ill have a shawarma or a 6" chicken sub with honey mustard and greens in it.

[ryanthestark]

Any fastfood that you can look up calories to is fine, try to stick to relatively healthy stuff but it really is mostly calories in vs out. Wendy's is sweet if you have one because I think most of them put the calories for all their items right on the menu

[marketwiz]

Well, about all I can say is try to stick to lean meats, vegetables and fruits if possible. It doesn't sound like you want to give up eating out so good luck.

Yep, will do. Thanks

[marketwiz]

Any fastfood that you can look up calories to is fine, try to stick to relatively healthy stuff but it really is mostly calories in vs out. Wendy's is sweet if you have one because I think most of them put the calories for all their items right on the menu

Got a Wendy's here, which is good. I don't eat fries (just kills all progress so I swore them off) and I dislike their fries anyways. McDonalds fries, another story.

[bigben4]

Grilled double down

[ryanthestark]

Got a Wendy's here, which is good. I don't eat fries (just kills all progress so I swore them off) and I dislike their fries anyways. McDonalds fries, another story.

I'd stick to chicken wraps or sandwich's, mexican food bean+meat burritos, stuff like that.

I got tired of cooking on my last long cut, aet fast food almost exclusively for about 3-4 weeks. Didn't slow my fat loss down, although energy levels and fullness were down a bit.

Honestly for your average person I would think fastfood calorie counting dieting might work better since counting calories on food you prepare is a lot harder.

But if it were me I'd say screw lunch and drink a protein shake haha, I have trouble sleeping on a cut if I don't eat a big meal at night

[bbrock293]

I work in an office, and NEED to get out every day or I lose my mind. I have access to Mexican, Italian, Latin, and all fast food restaurants. Even an organic Mexican restaurant that resembles chipotle's menu. Not as tasty but it's there. I am trying to lose weight and more importantly FAT. Anyone have a preferred place that's healthy and accomplishes this? I'm in a burb and have access to about everything.

If you really cared about losing weight you would start by not eating out every day. You would also bring your own lunch. Come on man.

[wdmvp]

Any of those options will work. When I eat out, I typically go to Subway, Wendy's, McD's, or Qdoba. Wendy's double stacks are only 400 cal apiece and the macros aren't too bad (27P 21F 26C). I usually try to avoid french fries and/or other high carb foods because they are usually very calorie dense which makes it a lot harder for me to hit my required protein intake for the day (I'm currently 5'11 265 cutting on 2500 cals, 180P 90F 240C). But hey, if you can fit something into your diet then go for it.

[marketwiz]

If you really cared about losing weight you would start by not eating out every day. You would also bring your own lunch. Come on man.

Captain Obvious, I simply posed a question.

[nlite2000]

Learn how to count calories, and you can eat burger king everyday. Just don't get the fries. A double quarter pounder with cheese is 750 calories with 50g of protein. Not terrible, and filling. Also, super tasty.

[marketwiz]

Learn how to count calories, and you can eat burger king everyday. Just don't get the fries. A double quarter pounder with cheese is 750 calories with 50g of protein. Not terrible, and filling. Also, super tasty.

Yeah, I guess it all comes down to counting calories and what my other meals consist of. I've gotta get better at that. I'm on about a 2,400 calorie a day diet.

[mod4sale]

Eat some ice cream when your out? Ice cream per scoop is like what? 100-200 cals? that's nothing. Just watch your cals and make sure your 500 cals under your maintenance to lose weight.

[nlite2000]

Yeah, I guess it all comes down to counting calories and what my other meals consist of. I've gotta get better at that. I'm on about a 2,400 calorie a day diet.

You might want to look into IF (leangains.com) if you go out to lunch everyday. If you don't eat breakfast, you can have a larger lunch and dinner.

[Singe03]

If you really cared about losing weight you would start by not eating out every day. You would also bring your own lunch. Come on man.

Trust me man, office job, sometimes you absolutely have to go out or else someone is going to die horribly in an office very near to your own.

Most of the time I do bring my lunch and on those days were me getting away for an hour is saving both my sanity and potentially someone else in my office from meeting a horrible fate, I'll take my lunch and go sit in the park 2 blocks down for a bit.

Otherwise I hit Subway or something similar to get a sandwich, drink water, skip the chips / cookie / fries (try to save those calories for either more protein or a treat later in the day). I keep a desk drawer loaded up with my "better option of the week" for a snack around 3:30 - 4:00 to keep me going until dinner.

Do look at IF, it's been a plateau breaker for me and the expanded dinner options make me feel like I'm eating like a king in the evenings.

[robertover50]

Are you serious? If you have access to just about anything why ask the question. However the fact that you ask the question makes me assume you don't know what is good to eat and what is bad to eat. Think a little! If you find yourself in a restaurant order a special meal; no oil, not fried, hold the cheese, steam the vegatables, etc. If you need an alternative hit the supermarket with a salad bar and HOLD the cream dreasings. If you know what is good and what is bad to put into your system than you really don't need advise from us. Sorry for being blunt but I work in an office and travel a lot and eating healthy, esspecially on the road takes some care and thought but it is not as hard as it sounds.

[marketwiz]

Trust me man, office job, sometimes you absolutely have to go out or else someone is going to die horribly in an office very near to your own.

Glad we share the same line of thinking. I'll definitely check out IF, thanks to you and nlite for the suggestion.

[shorty1988m]

My favourite is Nandos. Dont know if this is in the US or just the UK but its basically chicken and you can spice it up. You can change up the fries for healthier options and their calories are available in the my fitness pal app so i can add it up as i eat

[Singe03]

Also, if you can find a local sushi joint, nigiri and sashimi are both rather calorie friendly. Nigiri is a major player when I need a low fat protein and carb fix.

Some of the sauces in sushi rolls however are not quite so friendly, beware of those.

[jon1995]

protein bar

[marketwiz]

Are you serious? If you have access to just about anything why ask the question. However the fact that you ask the question makes me assume you don't know what is good to eat and what is bad to eat. Think a little! If you find yourself in a restaurant order a special meal; no oil, not fried, hold the cheese, steam the vegatables, etc. If you need an alternative hit the supermarket with a salad bar and HOLD the cream dreasings. If you know what is good and what is bad to put into your system than you really don't need advise from us. Sorry for being blunt but I work in an office and travel a lot and eating healthy, esspecially on the road takes some care and thought but it is not as hard as it sounds.

Yeah, I was serious, which is why I asked. While I have "access" to everything I simply asked what people order as I don't frequent EVERY restaurant on a regular basis. There is a Chili's here and haven't been in 10 years. If someone threw up a good suggestion from there maybe I'd go. Sorry for being inquisitive, Mr Serious guy. If you don't like the thread, don't post.