Eating Out: Mexican Food

Let's be real. Most of us like to eat out, whether it be for the different foods, good company, or just to get out of your house. Eating out is inevitable. You can eat clean and prep all your meals, but sometimes it's just nice to go out. It is even nicer going out, and not totally messing up your healthy habits. You CAN go out and still eat well. I have some tips for you, and today I want to chat about one of my favorites MEXICAN FOOD!

TIP #1: If you are going to splurge on eating Mexican food, splurge on quality Mexican food.
I have a few of my favorite spots, that are actually worth going to. I would rather get a scrumptious meal out, if it's going to be worth the calories!

Javier's:
Mixed ceviche, skinny jalapeno cucumber margarita, Javier's Salad (no cheese, dressing on side, add salmon), seafood enchiladas (share these, super rich, and definitely a diet "cheat")
Gracias Madre: 
Squash tacos, Caesar salad, mojado tamal, side of tortillas with guac and black beans
Tacolicious: 
Kale salad with shrimp, veggie tacos, tequila flight,
Mamacita: 

Crudo de Hamachi, shrimp ceviche, little gem salad,

Colibri: 

Beet salad (I order no cheese), ceviche (sub corn tortillas for chips), pozole soup
Cha Cha's: LATIN
Ceviche, salad with salmon, sangria

TIP #2:Share your favorite GUILTY treat.
If you want nachos, get them! I would recommend getting them for the table to share so you can enjoy them, but not consume the whole thing alone!

TIP #3: Order some veggies!
I always get veggie or fish tacos with corn tortilla's and a side of veggies and black beans instead of rice. I sometimes even do a big salad with salmon on top (my go to at most restaurants).

TIP #4: Order skinny drinks.
If you plan on getting wild and crazy, do a skinny margarita! You can also do tequila, lime, and soda water :)

TIP #5: Don't order everything fried
Pick one or two fried things IF YOU NEED IT, if you don't there are plenty of dishes that aren't fried

TIP #6: Don't be afraid to subsitute
NO SOUR CREAM- GUACAMOLE IS OK
NO CHEESE -OR LIGHT CHEESE
CORN TORTILLA-INSTEAD OF FLOUR
NO DRESSING- LIGHT DRESSING- OR DRESSING ON SIDE
NO RICE- OR SUB BROWN RICE (IF THEY HAVE IT)
SKINNY DRINKS

Now go out, and enjoy your night. Don't stress about it, just keep these tips in your back pocket!

How To Travel Healthily

While traveling it is super easy to fall off the wagon! Don't get me wrong, vacation is time to let loose. That doesn't mean your should go hog wild and stop exercising, eating healthy, and drink a ton. 

You can let loose, have fun, and not give up all your healthy habits.

1. Pack healthy snacks to fly or travel with.

- raw nut butters

- raw greens

- chia/hemp/flaxseed

- oatmeal

- coconut flour

- protein bars

- nuts

- dried fruit

- protein powder

- cinnamon 

- vitamins

2. Go grocery shopping when you get to your destination.

- soy/almond milk

- fruit

- veggies

- eggs

3. Do workouts you typically wouldn't do. If you are use to lifting weights try paddle boarding, yoga, running, hiking, snorkeling, etc.

4. Drink less caloric beverages. Ask for the skinny version of whatever drink you desire! 

5. Stay hydrated! Drink tons of water!!

I'll post about my Belize trip to show you how I ate!