If you tend to eat out at lunch or dinner quite frequently, you know how easy it is to overdo it. Sometimes we think because we are not eating at home, the calories we eat out do not count ! The same goes for airplane food, whenever I am flying ( it has been a while !), I always try to convince myself that the food I am eating is calorie free and that it will not count towards my daily calorie allowance. Madness isn't it what we try to convince ourselves of !
Anyway, here are some tips on how to eat out and not load up on extra cals :
1. If you are ordering coffee, stay clear of lattes,cappuccinos etc, even skinny ones. These are loaded with calories. Have an Americano instead,or be really healthy and have a cup of herbal tea.
2. Stay away from cakes, desserts, etc. Just because you didn't bake it, doesn't mean it's calorie free! If you must nibble on something with your beverage, have some nuts or a rice cake in your bag.
3. If you are having a sandwich, try to go for wholegrain bread, stay clear of white. Also, avoid coleslaw, egg mayo etc. Opt for plain tuna, or chicken/turkey with salad, and a tiny tiny scrape of mayo if you must.
4. If you are going for salad, avoid any dressing. Fill up on protein.
5. It goes without saying, avoid chips ! Did you see last week on operation transformation, one portion of chips in Eilish's cafe was 1,100 calories !!!
6. In a restaurant, avoid picking at the bread basket. If there is one, ask them to take it away, or move it to the other end of the table.
7. Ask for sauce on the side.
8. Opt for chicken or fish.
9. Once full, cover your plate with a napkin, until the waiter takes your plate away. Out of sight out of mind.
10. Some restaurants are very accommodating if you tell them you are eating healthily. They might even cook your meat/fish in a different manner to save cals, or ask them to go easy on the butter on the veg! Cheeky I know, but no harm in asking. !
11. If you really, really must have dessert, get two spoons and share. Or ask for a delicious fruit salad minus the cream.
12. If you are going out at night for dinner, don't be tempted to eat dinner before you go out! If you are going for a late dinner, it is a long time between lunch and dinner. So, have a little snack two hours before dinner. Maybe some Greek yogurt and berries, or some rice cakes and nut butter.
13. If you are having wine, go easy. Pace yourself, and always finish your glass before topping up again. Drink lots of water along with your wine. Also, before you go to bed, drink one or two pints of water !
14. Finally, enjoy your meal when you eat out, just remember, don't feel like you have to double your normal portions ! Just because you are eating out, doesn't mean you have "free"calories !
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