Healthy Weight Loss Tips

Want to go out this weekend and totally blow your diet? It’s easy. Follow these tips:

1. Don’t bother to check the restaurant;s website for nutritional information.
2. Go to dinner famished.
3. Get a bread basket.
4. Start off with appetizers.
5. Assume anything chicken or seafood is good for you.
6. Don’t ask for the salad dressing on the side.
7. Drink soda or cocktails instead of water.
8. Clean your plate.
9. Peruse the dessert menu “just” to see what they have.
10. When the server asks if you want dessert, hesitate and think about it.

Does this sound ridiculous to you? That’s just how ridiculous it is to go out to dinner without planning ahead. You know the old saying: “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”

Going out to eat can be tough on your healthy diet, but it doesn’t have to be a wipe out. Look online first before you go. Many restaurants have nutritional information on their websites. If they don’t, you can often find information on calorie websites, such as calorieking.com and thedailyplate.com.

If you don’t know the nutritional information, order smart by ordering grilled, steamed, or broiled entrees. Ask for your food to be prepared without added oils and get all dressings/sauces on the side. And skip the bread, appetizers, and desserts!

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