{"id":54981,"date":"2017-01-03T07:15:01","date_gmt":"2017-01-03T12:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=54981"},"modified":"2021-08-26T14:22:56","modified_gmt":"2021-08-26T18:22:56","slug":"trainers-healthy-food-orders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/trainers-healthy-food-orders\/","title":{"rendered":"What Trainers Really Eat When They Dine Out"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"What
Photo Courtesy of Jenny Gaither<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You drop it like a squat<\/a> and sprint on the bike at their command, but it\u2019s rare to see what some of the most in-demand trainers eat to fuel their class-packed days. While some meals are what you\u2019d expect \u2014 hearty salads<\/a> and gluten-free sandwich wraps<\/a> \u2014 they also like to indulge in a chocolate chip cookie once in a while. And with busy, often unpredictable schedules, sometimes they don\u2019t have time to meal prep<\/a>. Yup, they\u2019re just like the rest of us. We asked seven top spin instructors, CrossFit coaches and other fitness pros to name their favorite healthy dish when dining out. So when you\u2019re out on the go, you can mangia for bigger, stronger muscles, too.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>What This Group Fitness Instructor Eats in a Day<\/a><\/p>\n

What 7 Fitness Trainers Eat When Dining Out<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Sweet
Photo: Courtesy of Lauren Cardarelli<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1. Lauren Cardarelli\u00a0(@laurcardarelli<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

Certified Barre, Yoga, HIIT<\/a> and Cycling Teacher, Lululemon Ambassador
\nRestaurant:\u00a0<\/strong>Green Life<\/a>\u00a0in Mamaroneck, New York
\n<\/span>Order:<\/strong> Sweet Chick Wrap
\n\u201cConfession: For years, I’ve fallen victim to the juice cleanses<\/a>, low-fat, low-carb \u2014 OK, low-everything \u2014 diets. My understanding of how to properly fuel for energy, muscle recovery and real results completely shifted when I discovered Green Life. Whether you’re Paleo<\/a>, gluten-free or vegan, their menu provides nutritious options that don’t sacrifice flavor. I love to grab the Sweet Chick Wrap after my morning workout. It has a great combination of carbs (whole-wheat wrap and sweet potato<\/a>), protein (grilled chicken) and fiber (spinach) and gives me the boost I need to thrive all day. Since I started eating at Green Life often, I have cut back to drinking only two cups of coffee a day (I used to have at least double that) because I’m so energized by the wholesome ingredients!\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Gluten-Free
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2. Jenny Gaither<\/strong> (@jennygaither<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

Founder\/CEO of Movemeant Foundation<\/a>, Senior SoulCycle Instructor
\nRestaurant:\u00a0<\/strong>Jane<\/u>\u00a0<\/a>in San Francisco, California
\nOrder:<\/strong> Gluten-Free\/Vegan Granola
\n\u201cJane is a health nut’s dream! They offer a variety of delicious, good-for-you breakfast<\/a> and lunch options along with gluten-free and dairy-free house-made baked goods. Everything on the menu is fresh, organic, and made with real whole foods. Not to mention, the coffee<\/a> is next level. As someone who believes in balance, this is the spot I go to when I want to indulge in a chocolate chip cookie or a slice of banana bread<\/a> because if it’s made with real ingredients then there’s no guilt.\u201d<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>What This Trainer and Mom Eats in a Day<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Poached
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3. J.D. Alex<\/strong> (@jddmialex<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

Sports Performance Coach, Level 2 CrossFit Coach at Oregon CrossFit<\/a>, Competitive Athlete
\nRestaurant:\u00a0<\/strong>CHOW<\/u><\/a> in Bend, Oregon
\nOrder:<\/strong> Vinny
\n\u201cWhen eating out, I think it’s important to eat at a place that cares where their food is from. I want to know what I am putting in my body and want to fuel it, not just fill it. CHOW uses locally-sourced food and has an emphasis on sustainability. My favorite order is called the Vinny, which includes poached eggs<\/a>, ham, gluten-free toast and homemade hollandaise.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Sushi
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4.\u00a0Mike Donavanik<\/strong> (@mikedfitness<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

Celebrity trainer at Crunch Gym, Equinox and Barry\u2019s Bootcamp; YouTube Fitness Guru
\n<\/a>Restaurant:<\/strong>\u00a0Murakami Sushi<\/u>\u00a0<\/a>in Los Angeles, California
\nOrder:<\/strong> Sushi Bowl
\n\u201cThis dish is a perfect mix of carbohydrates<\/a> and protein<\/a>. Murakami is known for sushi bowls, and this one has all the fixings! Obviously, fish<\/a> is packed with nutrients and vitamins. Underneath the layers of sashimi lies a bed of sushi rice. If you\u2019re watching your carbohydrate intake, Murakami also offers the same order on a bed of greens. It’s colorful and nutritious, and the flavor is unbelievable.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Harvest
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5. Krista Stryker<\/strong> (@12minuteathlete<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

Founder, 12 Minute Athlete
\n<\/a>Restaurant:<\/strong>\u00a0Laughing Planet Cafe<\/u><\/a>\u00a0in Portland, Oregon
\nOrder:<\/strong> Harvest Bowl
\n\u201cLaughing Planet’s Harvest Bowl is\u00a0pretty much my ideal meal. It’s packed with\u00a0quinoa<\/a>, black beans, yams, saut\u00e9ed kale<\/a>, broccoli, tempeh, avocado, cilantro-lime slaw and pumpkin seeds (phew!). The best part is that it comes with a side of cilantro green sauce. It has a ton of flavor and is filling and nutritious.\u201d<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>10 Foolproof Ways to Cut Calories While Eating Out<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Tuna
Photo Courtesy of Jennipher Walters<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

6. Jennipher Walters<\/strong> (@fitbottomedgirl<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

Personal Trainer and Co-Founder Fit Bottomed Girls
\n<\/a>Restaurant:<\/strong>\u00a0The Mixx<\/u><\/a>\u00a0in Kansas City, Missouri
\nOrder:<\/strong> Tuna Nicoise Salad
\n\u201cWhen I make salads at home, I tend to get in a bit of a rut and choose ingredients that are quick to chop and prep. So when I go out, I like to order salads that have all kinds of different delicious and healthful ingredients. This Tuna Nicoise is my favorite. It\u2019s made with seared tuna, roasted potatoes, haricots verts, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes and olives over greens<\/a> with a tarragon-shallot vinaigrette. I mean, this is basically like going to France for a meal \u2014 with lots of protein, healthy fats<\/a>, carbs and veggies!\u201d<\/p>\n

\"U-Pick
Photo Courtesy of Jess Hu<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7. Jess Hu<\/strong> (@hungry_panda<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

Personal trainer at Fitness SF
\n<\/a>Restaurant:\u00a0<\/strong>Blue Barn Gourmet<\/u><\/a>\u00a0in San Francisco, California
\nOrder:<\/strong> U-Pick Salad
\n\u201cI love any salad place where you can put together your own salad. Blue Barn is amazing because they partner with local producers and also carry a variety of fresh seasonal ingredients. I get to choose all my favorites \u2014 and always add extra protein!\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Trainers, they\u2019re just like us! They love a good meal dining out. Seven fitness pros dish on the healthy restaurant orders they can\u2019t live without.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":96,"featured_media":55014,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[23,7],"tags":[33,291,155,151,71,76,341,380,160],"class_list":["post-54981","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diet-nutrition","category-health","tag-breakfast","tag-clean-eating","tag-dinner","tag-lunch","tag-nutrition","tag-personal-trainer","tag-tax1living-well","tag-tax2diet-advice","tag-trainer"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54981","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/96"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54981"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54981\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/55014"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54981"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54981"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54981"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}