The Holy Bulk Eating Out Guide (Part 2: Tasty Options)

In the last issue, we covered the cleanest meals you can order out while bulking. But what if you’re craving something tastier?

There’s a limit to how far we can indulge without derailing progress. Still, the Holy Bulk framework gives us room to enjoy social meals or cravings — as long as we respect the basics of digestion, calorie tracking, and nutrient segregation.

Here are three “cheat-style” options that fit the system.

🍕 Pizza (with Conditions)

Pizza is one of the easiest foods to find worldwide. But for it to fit a lean bulk, it needs to follow some ground rules:

• ✅ Thin crust only

• ✅ Tomato sauce as the base

• ❌ No fried toppings, oils, or heavy sauces

• ✅ Lean protein: chicken breast, tuna, prawns, or very lean beef

• ✅ Vegetables: mushrooms, onions, capsicum

The one caveat? Cheese.
If you’re eating pizza for the cheese, that’s the very thing we try to minimize (fat + carb combo). Still, parmesan or mozzarella in moderation can work.

📌 My current go-to: Smoky BBQ Chicken Pizza (chicken, roasted capsicum, onion) from One Sneaky Cheetah. Low-fat, high-protein, high-carb — and still digestible.

🍔 Burgers

Next up: burgers. The biggest problem here is the bun. Ideally, get it lettuce-wrapped or skip the bread entirely.

When ordering:

• ✅ Beef patties (chargrilled, no added oils)

• ❌ Skip breaded chicken or fried patties

• ✅ Stick to simple toppings: tomato, onion, lettuce, pickles

• ✅ Sauce: ketchup or salt (avoid mayo/creamy sauces)

• ✅ Add real cheddar if desired — in a carb-free burger, cheese is fine

This makes burgers a low-carb, high-protein, moderate-fat option that’s still anabolic when eaten strategically.

Best choice: find a local restaurant with fresh beef and simple prep. However, you can do this at McDonald’s or any other fast-food joint.

🍨 Ice Cream

Finally — dessert. Ice cream can absolutely be part of the Holy Bulk when chosen wisely.

Why? Traditional ice cream is simply milk, cream, sugar, and eggs — a nutrient-dense mix of protein, saturated fats, and simple carbs.

Rules:

• ✅ Stick to artisanal or Gelateria shops (not ultra-processed tubs)

• ✅ Avoid nut-based flavours (added fats/PUFAs)

• ✅ Best flavours: vanilla, honey, caramel, chocolate, coffee, fruit sorbets

• ❌ Skip vegan/dairy-free ice creams (usually seed oils + gums)

📌 Hack: make your own with a Ninja Creami — you control ingredients and macros.

🎯 Wrapping Up

That’s the end of the Eating Out Guide, Holy Bulk style.

Across both parts, we’ve seen how to:

• Eat clean, digestible meals in restaurants (Part 1)

• Fit in more indulgent foods like pizza, burgers, and ice cream (Part 2)

• Stay flexible socially, while keeping the bulk moving forward

Fast, simple, reliable — and repeatable.

As always, if you’ve got suggestions, restaurant hacks, or favourite meals, hit reply and share.

Cheers,
Sainté