11 Easy Tips for Eating Out
1. As a beverage choice, ask for water or order fat-free or low-fat milk, unsweetened tea, or other drinks without added sugars.
2. Ask for whole wheat bread for sandwiches.
3. In a restaurant, start your meal with a salad packed with veggies, to help control hunger and feel satisfied sooner.
4. Ask for salad dressing to be served on the side. Then use only as much as you want.
5. Choose main dishes that include vegetables, such as stir fries, kebobs, or pasta with a tomato sauce.
6. Order steamed, grilled, or broiled dishes instead of those that are fried or sautéed.
7. Choose a “small” or “medium” portion. This includes main dishes, side dishes, and beverages.
8. Order an item from the menu instead heading for the “all-you-can-eat” buffet.
9. If main portions at a restaurant are larger than you want, try one of these strategies to keep from overeating:
10. To keep your meal moderate in calories, fat, and sugars:
11. On long commutes or shopping trips, pack some fresh fruit, cut-up vegetables, low-fat string cheese sticks, or a handful of unsalted nuts to help you avoid stopping for sweet or fatty snacks.
For more tips check out www.mypyramid.gov
(by Marcela Vanharova)
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Hi all! I am really trying to lose some weight, but everywhere I go, I have the temptation to drink a soda, or eat that chocolate. Is it okay, if I only have three sodas a day, instead of seven or more? i am trying to wean my body off it. Does anyone have any ideas of how i can stick to this losing weight thing? I am not healthy, and am on my way to a heart attack or stroke. PLEASE, if anyone has any comments or helpful tips that would be great.
Comment left on December 18, 2007 @ 6:27 pm
Hello Amanda,
Congratulation on cutting back on your soda! That’s a good step to the right direction. Do you think that you could drink DIET soda instead a regular one? It would cut back a lot of calories.
How often do you eat chocolate? When do you have a cravings? Try to drink a hot chocolate instead. The best is to make your own - cocoa, fat free milk and Splenda ( instead sugar).
Good luck and stay on the right path,
Marcela
Comment left on December 22, 2007 @ 11:51 am