Going out to eat is not only a nice change of pace but it usually comes hand in hand with social outings and events. Now while some people use this as an excuse to indulge on all three courses it is possible to cut calories at your favorite restaurant and still enjoy the experience. You don’t want to destroy a week’s worth of calorie cutting at in one trip to Outback. Here are a couple of quick tips:
1. Eat this not that- If faced with a decision between chicken fried chicken or grilled chicken fajitas then there is an obvious better choice. Choose grilled, baked, roasted meats instead of fried and maybe the veggies instead of the onion rings. NOTHING fried is great for you. Think about it… if you’re trying to lose fat why eat something cooked in it?
2. Let the Menu help you- All restaurants are aware of the nutrition problem this country is facing and some of them are altering their menus to include low- calorie, low sodium foods as well. If you have the option of a 500- calorie meal deal, then Id take that rather than chancing it with something you have no idea what the nutrition info is.
3. Change is good- Asking for no mayonnaise or sauce/dressing on the side does not make you a worrisome guest. I worked as a server for a long time, and special instructions are very easy to communicate to the kitchen and usually only require pushing an extra button or two. Ask for wheat bread or fat free ranch and save yourself some treadmill time.
4. Doggy Bag- If you ask for a to go box from the start and put half of your 14oz steak away for lunch tomorrow then you have not only saved money by getting two meals for one, but you will be less likely to overeat. Try cutting the leftovers into strips and making a steak fajita omelet for breakfast… nom nom nom.
5. Sharing is caring- Splitting an appetizer and a meal is an excellent way to save calories. They can either divide it up in the kitchen or you can do it at the table. Me and my girlfriend have a system where I eat all the meat and she tackles most of the veggies, whatever works right?
So eating out carries the same rule as the rest of your diet… make good choices. Simple as that.
If you want more advice from me or have questions then please write me at jr.oliver@att.net.
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