Servos, airports, and rural cafés with limited food options have become part of our life. But instead of stressing, we just aim to make the best choice we can in the situation we’re in.
When we’re home or in the office, our day usually looks like this:
Breakfast: 1 paleo patty or 2 rashes bacon, 2 eggs, and 2 slices of cheddar cheese.
Lunch: A steak or a few lamb chops—whatever we can throw into the air fryer at the office.
Dinner: Could be another steak or some chicken, or a pork chop. I love the boneless butterfly chicken because it’s so easy to cook. Add a bit of butter or a dollop of sour cream, and that’s it. If I’m feeling fancy, I might grill up some of our bug tails to go with the steak.
When we're on the road, it’s all about making it work:
At a burger joint: We’ll grab a burger without the bun and ask for an extra patty, this works at maccas as well.
At the airport: The kebab shop usually works—just a bowl of meat with sour cream and cheese.
At a pub: I’ll ask for a steak and salad. (They always look at you funny if you ask for “just the steak,” so I just push the salad aside and eat the meat!) I always ask for no chips, they're too much of a temptation for me.
At Zambereros or something similar: I’ll order three meats in a bowl with cheese!
It’s not always 100%, but it’s about making better choices. And the key? We don’t beat ourselves up about it if its not perfect.
A big thing we’ve had to adjust is how we think about going out for dinner. Growing up, going to the pub for tea was a treat—something special where you’d order a big chicken parmi with chips, salad, and gravy.
But now, with how often we eat out, we had to reframe that. Eating out isn’t such a treat; it’s just part of our lifestyle. Whether at home or at a venue, we aim to make a good choice.
Christmas was an interesting challenge. I told Dave, “I love Christmas, and I love Christmas food, so I’m going to eat it.” I consciously made the decision to enjoy the day with my family, expecting a full binge—but it didn’t really happen!
We started the day with a one-hour bike ride before anyone else got up. For breakfast, I had a ham and cheese croissant. Lunch and dinner were mostly meat & prawns, plus a bit of pavlova and some chocolates. Even when the cheese platters came out, I skipped the biscuits and just ate the cured meats and cheese. The best part? I still enjoyed everything I wanted to and we got right back on track the next day!
It’s not about perfection—just consistency
I’ve been on and off diets for as long as I can remember. Usually, one slip-up would lead to the whole thing falling apart—“gloves off, start again Monday.” That mindset always spiraled back into old habits.
But this time, it’s different. Eating good food doesn’t have to feel restrictive or like a chore. It just needs to work for your lifestyle.
Bianca. x
PS: Building new habits is tough, and progress is rarely a straight line. But trust me—it’s a whole lot easier when you’ve got the right meat in your fridge.
