Spring Break Push: What To Stop Eating @ 2AM in Madison, Wisconsin
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Spring Break Push: What To Stop Eating @ 2AM in Madison, Wisconsin

Put down the pizza.

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Spring Break Push: What To Stop Eating @ 2AM in Madison, Wisconsin
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There is nothing more iconic than a college student’s spring break. Whether it be to Miami, Puerto Vallarta, or simply back home to the freezing cold (really sorry if that’s you), we look forward to these 7 days starting on the first day of school. And, for those of us that go to school in the icy midwest, we really, really, look forward to escaping the freezer that we stupidly volunteered to live in. The one and only downside about frolicking in bathing suits on the beach for a week and taking an obnoxious amount of Instagram photos is getting that bikini-bod back into shape… or attempting to, at least. Here’s a “spring break push” guide to any Badgers looking to shed off those cheese curds and pizza they’ve been incoherently inhaling every Thursday night since August. Yes, It’s time.

1. Say goodbye to mac n’ cheese Ian’s… for now.

We all know sprinting to Ian’s in the freezing cold after a night out is quite frankly inevitable. What isn’t inevitable, though, is not getting their pizza topped with mac n' cheese. Surprisingly, Ian's has “healthier” options (very relative word usage), such as vegan and vegetarian options. Vegetables? On pizza? Who knew.

2. Disco Fries. Just no.

As if Madison doesn’t have enough fried food to begin with, the opening of Disco Fries was honestly just rude (and simply amazing at the same time). Only those with true will-power can turn down their Donut Fries or Fry n’ Shake combo after Brats, considering it is right next door. My advice: resist those neon-pink glowing letters and resort to something a little less, well, you know...fried.

3. Do not dial PDR.

PUT THE PHONE DOWN. It almost seems like an out-of-body impulse to order Pizza Di Roma once you get back home. Even if you don’t want it, someone ends up ordering it, and of course, you end up eating it. Although you have no control over what foods your friends late-night order, make an effort to make sure that that friend isn't you. You’ll thank yourself later.

4. The Short Stack pancakes can wait.

To be completely honest, the idea of creating a 24/7 breakfast place was sheer genius. Kudos to that. But, a stack of chocolate chip pancakes with a side of bacon and breakfast potatoes might not be your wisest choice with that tropical vacation so close. Go for the eggs or granola if you find yourself here at 3AM, which is what ends up happening most nights.

5. Leia’s Lunchbox… oh boy.

Let me just say: this food cart is dangerous. Like, painfully dangerous. From fried mac n’ cheese bites to fried cookie dough to fried pizza bites, you are seriously doomed the second you place an order. Although this food truck is only out when the weather isn’t unbearably freezing (which is not often), take a detour home when it is, because Leia will find you. And she will get you.

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