Weight Loss – 5 Tips to Cut Calories When Dining Out
If you are trying to lose weight or maintain your weight restaurants can be a challenge due to the calorie rich menu items. Here are 5 tips to help you:
1. Stop a bad cycle. Just because you dine out on night does not mean you’re healthy intentions are permanently ruined. Start the next day fresh with a heart healthy breakfast.
2. Maintain your social schedule, but actually eat out less. You can still attend social events, but eat a healthy meal at home first and then snack lightly at your social event.
3. Be specific about your order. Don’t be afraid to alter the menu item to fit your needs, such as requesting salad dressing on the side or replacing fries with mixed vegetables.
4. Don’t eat out when you’re starving. Same tip as when grocery shopping – never shop when hungry! In both instances you are much more likely to make poor choices. Snack on something light before an evening out.
5. Put temptation out of reach. If the group you are with orders chips and salsa as an appetizer or a basket of bread is places on the table, put a reasonable amount on your plate and then move it out of reach.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
Top 5 Key Strategies to Lose Weight Permanently
http://www.weightlosswithlisa.com
thank you for sharing
I have got some good Slimming tips that could help others:
Small changes can make a big difference – with the right help, diet and exercise you could be feeling slimmer and fabulously confident this year …
1) Lose unwanted weight for the special occasion, fit into your LBD and feel good!
2) Take before and after photos
3) Look forward to something
4) Enjoy your food
5) Be creative with food
6) Treat yourself
7) Stock up on vegs
9) Lose the leftovers from the night before
10) Drink plenty of water or other calorie-free beverages
11) Think about what you can add to your diet, not what you should take away
12) Consider whether you are really hungry
13) Be choosy about nighttime snacks
14) Enjoy your favourite foods
15) Eat several mini-meals during the day
16) Eat protein at every meal
17) Spice it up for a flavor boost that can help you feel satisfied
18) Stock your kitchen with healthy convenience food
19) Eat foods in season when they have the most taste or flavor
20) Swap a cup of pasta for a cup of vegetables
21) Use non-food alternatives to cope with stress
22) Be physically active
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