Lose WeightWeight 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 calorie rich menu items. Here are 5 tips to help you:
1. Stop a bad cycle. Just because you dine out one night does not mean your 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 placed on the table, put a reasonable amount on your plate and then move it out of reach.
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All the best,
Lisa Nelson, RD
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