I like to eat out, it’s a simple pleasure in life that I won’t deprive myself of. It’s a great way to spend quality time with friends and family without having to slave away in the kitchen. However, I still try to exercise discipline with portion size and refined carbs when I’m dining out.
Here are a few tips where you can too:
• If you are with another person, order an appetizer and split your main course. This allows you to maintain portion control and it is easier on the wallet.
• Have a glass of water before dinner. When I am starving, I tend to order too much and as a result overeat. The water makes you feel full faster, so you will only order what you think you can consume
• Substitute the mashed potatoes, fries and rice with a nice house salad or extra vegetables
• Choose baked, steamed options over things that are deep fried. The deep fryer is not your friend
• Take your time to eat. You are out with friends or a significant other so enjoy that time together. Besides your stomach takes 20 minutes to realize that it is full, and when I take my time I always end up having a doggy bag to take home
• Skip dessert and have a piece of gum or candy instead to satisfy that sweet tooth. And if you must have dessert, try to share that as well.
Great tips, thanks! Helps to pay attention to this especially when I never do any of the above.
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