Dont Pig Out When You Eat Out

Americans on average now eat two out of three meals outside the home each day

. That can mean trouble if you're on a weight loss program. The question is how can you enjoy your restaurant experience and still lose weight?

You need to be able to follow some basics rules no matter what type of cuisine you're about to enjoy.

Send the bread and butter back to the kitchen. You can consume 200 to 300 calories munching on bread before you even get to the entre.

Have a low fat, low calorie appetizer. It will stave off hunger pains and give you more will power or maybe that should be 'won't power', when it comes to dessert. Pick a seafood cocktail, clear soup, or vegetable dish.

Order a salad and have the dressing on the side. Dip the tines of your fork in the salad dressing and then spear the salad. You'll taste the dressing but eat less of it. Olive oil and vinegar is your best bet for dressing. Also if possible you can go with a lemon spitcer.

Choose fish or chicken instead of red meat or pork.

Select grilled, broiled, or roasted instead of fried.

Ask for an extra vegetable instead of potato or other starch.

Have them put the sauces on the side always.

Select a dish that follows your diet guidelines but that you wouldn't normally prepare at home.

There are other ways to save on calories when you're dining out. Have an appetizer, soup or salad, and split the entre and dessert. If no one will split it with you, split it with yourself. Ask the waiter to immediately pack up half for you to take home. So that you will be able to enjoy it latter. Also if you are taking some salad home it is sometime better to put a paper towel on top of it and turn it over so the next time that you eat it, it will not be soggy.

If you like wine with your meal order it by the glass. It's cheaper by the bottle but it's easier to keep pouring rather than ask the waiter for a new glass of wine. Treat yourself to a more expensive wine than you'd normally order by the bottle. Many restaurants these days have a nice list of wines they offer by the glass.

Drink at least one full glass of water with your meal. It will slow down how fast you're eating, because you'll stop to drink. It is also wise to slow down while you are eating that way you will enjoy the taste and flavors of each item.

Have fruit for dessert if you must have a dessert. Fruit may not be on the menu but the kitchen will probably oblige you if you ask nicely. A dish of fresh raspberries, blueberries or even strawberries can be just as satisfying as a slice of cake.

Don't put your diet strategy on hold when you dine out and you'll continue to lose the weight that you want to lose.

by: Carlton Hasting

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