From 2013 Day 13
This weekend promises to be a big one at the mall. When you are not quite done shopping and realize it is 1:00 pm and you’re hungry and tired, the choices can be daunting. Should you abandon the mall and get yourself home quickly to eat, only to have to return later to get the rest done? We all know what parking is like. If your car is already parked and you have gained some momentum, don’t abandon your shopping excursion because you need to eat. We have compiled a list of places that you can go to and still remain compliant with phases 1, 2 & 3 of your program.
As I have said countless times, this is the best time of year to be dieting and here’s another opportunity for me to show you why… Practice makes perfect! If you didn’t have to make these decisions at the mall right now, you would likely not learn what choices are good for you for future situations.
So here are a few tips to surviving at the mall.
If there is a grill, head that way first. The Japanese cuisine is actually perfect for what you are trying to achieve… which is to get lots of protein, stay away from fried foods and ensure you get two cups of vegetables.
At the Gloucester Mall, you can find a place called
Tokyo Grill. Awesome food right around $10. You can even double the meat for only a few dollars! Incredible! Ask that they cook it with no sauce (you can add some soya sauce at the end). Tell them you don’t want rice, they will actually increase the portion of vegetables without you having to ask. I trust you to stick handle the few pieces of carrot out of the way and enjoy!
At some of the other malls in Ottawa (and many other places in Canada and the U.S.) you can find a restaurant called Teriyaki Experience. Check out their menu online. Same idea as with Tokyo Grill, you can double the meat and get a super meal for about $12.
Here are the locations in Ottawa. They define their food as: “Quick, water-based cooking done right in front of your eyes. Great for take-out with sit-in options as well.”
