Another Visit to Panera Bread

Stopped by our local Panera Bread for a late lunch/early dinner today with Charlie after running errands.

Charlie choose the "Pick Two" and chose half a sandwich and half of their new item, tortellini Alfredo. I didn't look up his sandwich but the half order of tortellini held a 390 calorie count but OH.MY.GOD, it was delicious!! I may have to try it next time and skip the soup and baguette!!!

I ordered "Pick Two" and chose half order of French onion soup and half order of Greek Salad with an unsweetened iced tea and a French baguette. I normally choose apples but I had the calories so I got the baguette today. Including the baguette and iced tea my lunch was 590 calories.

I work at 6pm tonight and always have a light dinner so I was able to factor it into my 1200 daily calories!

Friday Meal on the Go!

Every Friday I leave one job and head directly to job two, today I had an extra hour to spare so I stopped at Panera bread. I love Panera's delicious sandwiches, salads and soups but many carry a high calorie content. I love that they post their calories next to the menu item, makes it very easy to decide. I rarely eat at "fast food restaurants" so Friday I don't feel so bad when I have to so I can eat before work.

I decided one their "Pick Two" option. I got 1/2 Turkey BLT sandwich and 1/2 Spinach Power Salad. With the pick two you are given an option of white or whole grain roll, you may also substitute that for a bag of chips or an apple. I decided on the apple.

Turkey BLT with avocado 260 calories
Spinach Power salad 230 calories
Unsweetened Tea 0calories
Apple 80 calories
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570 calories

This meal put me 100 calories over my 1200 but knowing I ran around all day with the kids and will continue tonight with the "older children" I didn't mind it.