So you’re on a mission and you’re ready to lose weight. You want that body that will turn heads on the beach. The only problem is that you are about to go on vacation and eating out is on the agenda. Restaurants can be absolute diet killers unless you know how to properly eat in them. Read on to discover little-known tips that will allow you to enjoy eating out while maintaining your weight loss goals.
The most important actions you can take occur before you enter a restaurant. First things first, make sure you pick a restaurant where you have a fighting chance. Truthfully, by the time you walk into Joe’s House of Fatty Meat and Fried Foods, you’ve already lost the battle. Make sure you go to a restaurant that offers a wide variety of foods where you can order something that will help you reach your goal.
If you have the option, visit the restaurant’s website. Many restaurants offer detailed nutrition information on their site, and you can plan a healthy meal ahead of time. This will also prevent you from impulsively choosing that dish that looks so good on the menu that you go up three sizes just by looking at it. While you’re online, keep in mind any healthy changes you can ask the chef to make to your desired entree. If necessary, write them down and take them with you so you don’t forget them.
Make sure you’re okay and have eaten something before you walk in the door. The hungrier you are when you enter the restaurant, the more stuffed you will be once you get there. Eating plenty of healthy snacks is one of the cornerstones of any good weight loss program, and that doesn’t change while you’re on vacation.
Once you are in the restaurant don’t forget the objective. Stick to your game plan and select your dinner accordingly. Feel free to ask your server any questions you have about the food, and of course, don’t be afraid to ask for changes to the entree. The worst that can happen is that they can’t accommodate you this time. Also remember that restaurant portions can be a bit gigantic, so don’t feel obligated to eat everything on your plate.