Some of us love to go and eat out in restaurants!
Sometimes it is the only stress relieve we get…..
It is not complicated, really!
If you don’t make a big fuss about it your friends won’t even notice that you special order your food!!!
First of all have water or ice tea , and if you feel you need to drink have one drink but work the calories into your day ( or have a additional workout )!
Choose a lower calorie drink like wine ( about 150 calories per glass)
I am a cheap date since my choice is almost always salad!
X-out croutons, cheese, bacon and everything else high calorie.
Have oil and vinegar on the side instead of the usual salad dressing!!!
I use vinegar only since I know this chicken or meat that is in my salad has probably been marinated……
Steak houses are a great choice since you can ask for no butter or oil on your steak or fish ( or chicken) , ask the veggies to be steamed instead of sauteed…
Ask for dopple veggies if you get more than one side!
Always ( always ) eat a little bit something before you go out!!!
Even if it is a hard boiled egg!!!
Believe me, you will be able to skip the bread basket easier if you do 🙂
If you need a appetizer here are some great choices:
raw ahi tuna / shrimp cocktail / green salad!
Sushi order mostly Sahimi …some have a healthier menu to order from!
Never order dessert or if you want a taste share it and really only have a taste 😉
Just in case ( happened to me before) the kitchen doesn’t allow changes ….tell them you are diabetic or you have allergies!
I know it is a terrible lie, but they will be changing your order to what you need 😉
Going out to eat is not a eating event!!!!
It is a social event 🙂