Similar to balancing a check book, taking the time to look up lunch choices can save you fat grams by simply being aware of what your options are.  Sure, it’s not fun, but once you get the hang of it you may find that you don’t have to sacrifice flavor or fun!

I made a list of a few of the fast food places I frequent  and my fave choices along with a link to the very user friendly nutrition pages with each restaurant!

My goal for the month is water before coffee!

Starbucks Faves!

Egg and Cheddar Breakfast 

280 calories, 13 grams fat, 12 grams protein

Thai Style Chicken Wrap

430 calories, 20 grams fat, 11 grams protein

http://www.starbucks.com/menu/nutrition

Potbelly

Tuna Salad Sandwich, avocado, no cheese, hot peppers

532 calories, 19 grams fat, 32 grams protein

Chocolate Banana Smoothie (not the malt or shake-the malt has over 30 grams of fat)

573 calories, 2 grams of fat, 14 grams protein

http://www.potbelly.com/food/nutrition.aspx

Chipotle

Sofrito Bowl with brown rice, corn salsa, lettuce-no cheese

565 calories, 18 grams of fat, 23 grams of protein

with cheese:

665 calories, 25 grams of fat, 29 grams protein

https://chipotle.com/nutrition-calculator

Cosi

Grilled Chicken t.b.m. lighter side

443 calories, 16.4 grams fat, 38.2 grams protein

http://www.nutritionix.com/cosi/nutrition-calculator/premium

Protein Bar

Buffalo Barrito with avocado no cheese

480 calories, 17 grams fat, 43 grams protein

http://www.theproteinbar.com/nutrition-calculator-pages-64.php