Dining out in restaurants while on a weight loss regime can cause feelings of guilt and self-sabotage.
The information here will show you that restaurant dining is not only doable but delicious. It will make your dining experiences pleasurable as well as give you strategies and workable solutions for making healthier choices.
Have a small meal before dining out
Hunger will sabotage any good intentions, so eat something before you go to avoid having to fight both temptation and hunger. You could have things like fruits, vegetable rolls, or roasted grams, etc. Or you could have them in the car on the way. This would help you avoid unnecessary eating and overindulgence in food while dining out.
Also keep a bottle of water with lemon juice to keep you hydrated on your way. If you didn’t get a chance to eat something before leaving for the restaurant, order something healthy as soon as you are seated, such as a salad, a soup without cream, or some fruit.
Most restaurants offer healthy menu items
If you know what to look for and choose to customize your meal, you can have a nutritious meal whenever, wherever. You just need to be aware, observant and inquisitive. You should avoid going to restaurants at the peak hour if you want yourself to be heard and the chef to be accommodating.
Stop eating when you’re sufficiently full
Listen to the clues your body gives you. Always eat when hungry and stop when sufficiently full. Don’t starve, don’t stuff. You should wait for 10 minutes after eating your portion and then ask yourself whether you still need to eat more or you are done. This will stop you from overeating.
Limit alcohol consumption
Inhibitions decrease as alcohol intake increases. Try ordering a bottle of mineral water when you order a drink. Sometimes we drink alcohol unconsciously when involved in conversation over dinner. Having some mineral water available will give you a nonalcoholic alternative.
