Weight Loss Challenge - Class 6 Highlights: Dining-Out Guide

Dining-out and eating healthy is always a tough thing to do. There are many strategies you can employ to help yourself navigate through a high fat/high carb nite out.

1. Before you go out, drink a glass of water and/or have an apple. You will not eat as much at the restaurant this way.
2. For Appetizers, try veggie based soups or steamed seafood.
3. For Alcohol, light beer and wine are your best choices. Mixed drinks are loaded with calories. For example, an 8 oz. margarita has 400 calories. Alcohol can stimulate your appetite, so limit your consumption.
4. Choose low fat high metabolic foods (high protein or high fiber) that are baked, steamed, broiled, roasted, grilled, in wine sauce, stir-fried, poached
5. For Dessert, try to avoid the high calorie ones, if you must, try sharing. Try fresh fruit or sorbet.

So here are some general guidelines:

• Request food baked, broiled, grilled, steamed, poached instead of fried.
• Try ordering two appetizers, or a soup and salad, instead of an entree.
• Split large meals with a companion or order an extra salad or veggie side.
• Ask for sauces and gravies on the side
• Ask questions as to how your meals are prepared
• Ask the chef to prepare your meal in wine rather than butter or oil.
• Order double portions of veggies to replace rice or potatoes.

Following these guidelines can help you make changes that will allow you to incorporate new eating habits into your lifestyle. The more consistent you are with your changes, the better your chance at achieving the results you want.

Be Fit,

Todd
Precision Fitness