Schlotzsky's

Schlotzsky's is workable. Their salads and soups carry the most protein at the lowest calorie cost, and the thin-crust flatbread pizzas with chicken are a solid pizza option. Order from the salad section and the soup-and-small-sandwich combinations here.

• →Go straight to the salad section; their salads are a real standout and almost nobody orders them.
• →If you do order a sandwich, ask for a small size on their sourdough; the bread-to-filling ratio is better at the smaller size.
• →Their tomato basil soup is clean; pair it with a half sandwich for a solid two-component meal.
• →Water or unsweetened tea is the right call here.
• →Water and diet sodas are both zero-calorie and work well here.

In your first few months, the grilled chicken salad with dressing on the side is your easiest order here. The sourdough is exceptional quality and hard to portion correctly when your stomach is at reduced capacity.