but in rising every time we fall."
i'm trying to become a better person.
days binge-free: 6
- Avoid anything “lightly breaded” or “golden crusted”. It’s just a nice way of saying “deep fried in fat”
- Seek out options that are grilled, baked, broiled or steamed
- Pick your indulgence. If you have some bread with butter, don’t have fries with your meal. If you have some wine/beer, try not to get dessert. Pick 1 or 2 things to splurge on and you’ll avoid overeating and still feel satisfied
- Most restaurants are now required to list nutritional/caloric information. Pay close attention and stay away from any dish that tops 600 calories.
- When ordering, request that the chef goes light on the oil/butter
- Order an appetizer and a side salad instead of a main entree. It’ll help with portion control
- Forget ordering soda. Water is free, has no calories, and fills you up, preventing overeating
- Eat slowly. It takes about 20 minutes for the stomach to send a “I’m full” signal to the brain. Take it slow, and enjoy your food instead of wolfing it down
- Split that dessert with friends. A couple of bites is all you really need. Or even better, order a mini-dessert that many restaurants now offer and keep it under 300 calories
- Check out this book: Eat This Not That! for tips on how to order healthy at all your favorite sit-down and fast food joints
- Stay strong! Just because everyone around you is ordering unhealthy dishes doesn’t mean you have to. Make a plan and stick to it.
(via soon2befit)
I just want to add my tips (because I eat out all the time) Try to look up nutrition information before you go and pick...