If you thought eating out when dieting wasn't possible, this feature can help you learn how!
How to Eat Out and Reduce Your Waistline
Healthy Eating
Information you need before you order your next restaurant meal.
Consult your physician before starting any diet and/or exercise plan.
It's Friday evening, and you just got the call for an invite to go to that new restaurant that just opened up down the street. Word is that they have a great menu, and you've wanted to try some of their food. But there's just one catch. You want to go enjoy a great night out but you also want to stay on track with the eating plan (and of course, exercise plan) that you've been really getting some great results from.
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Make Smart Choices While You are Dining Out
Take note of the following quick tips to help you enjoy your next meal at a restaurant without forsaking your eating plan or your waistline!
- When ordering dishes that contain sauces, choose ones that are tomato-based instead of cream-based, as these can contain less fat
and calories. - Drink plenty of water before you order and with your meal, as this will help to increase the feelings of fullness you have.
- Take your servings of Hydroxycut® 30 to 60 minutes before meals. This can help keep ingredients like Garcinia cambogia working for you.
- If you must order dessert, choose low-fat dishes like fresh fruit instead of those that are high in processed sugars and saturated fats.
- Many restaurants (and fast-food places) have recently been implementing healthier choices as part of their menus. Before you head out, call ahead and find an establishment that has taken steps to offer a menu that suits your lifestyle.
- Order a chicken or shrimp salad as a main course. Salads can be a cheap yet surprisingly satisfying main meal.
- If you feel full and cannot eat all of the food you paid for, don't feel compelled to finish it. Get your meal packed up and take it home with you to enjoy later.
- If you must order condiments like sour cream, salad dressings, or guacamole, order them on the side and aim to use only half of the amount they give you. Or better yet use toppings like salsa or low-calorie dressings to add flavor with fewer calories.
- Avoid all-you-can-eat-restaurants, as it takes a lot of willpower not to overindulge when there is so much food to enjoy.
- Keep in mind when you order your meal that restaurants and their staff are working to serve you. Use a menu to serve as your guideline to help you customize the meals you want. Below are some suggestions for foods you can substitute to help you keep your meals lower in calories without sacrificing taste.
