Eating Out? 5 Tips for Staying on Track
Jun 22, 2013
By Emily Saunders
You’re a busy Mom and chances are you end up eating at fast food restaurants, ball parks, and kid friendly places more often that you wish. Do you find yourself throwing up your hands and ordering chicken nuggets and fries simply because that’s what you’ve always done before? Do you try to depend on willpower and not order anything and then eat all of your kids leftover fries? Let’s take a step back and remember that each and every meal we eat is a choice. You CAN eat for Fat Loss literally anywhere, but may need to retrain yourself to think “outside the box” in order to do so. A few pointers for getting started.
1. Remember that you have choices everywhere. Just because you are at a pizza restaurant does not automatically mean that you MUST eat pizza. Consider your goals and prioritize them. You can order a salad with grilled chicken almost ANYWHERE now. Consider it, make your choice and don’t back down. Do not let your dinner companions influence you otherwise. You should not have to justify your eating choices just like you should not have to justify the outfit you chose to wear to dinner. Often times peer pressure from friends or family is a reflection of THEIR food insecurities so do not let them project those onto you!
2. Review the menu in advance. If you know where you’re going glance over the menu in advance. If you feel that you will feel pressured to eat junk then empower yourself by making your food choice before stepping foot in the restaurant. Having already decided what to order you will be prepared to combat any negative influence from your companions.
3. Allow yourself an occasional indulgence. Do you know you are going to your favorite restaurant on Friday night? Reward meals definitely have their place! Each person is different and needs to recognize the approach that best satisfies her cravings and hunger. For some women this will be a small indulgence two or three times per week (example: small scoop of icecream after dinner) and for others a once per week fully indulgent meal works better (example: burger, small fries and a split dessert). Pay close attention to your cravings and hunger and figure out what works best for you.
4. Hold The Bread/Chip/Cracker etc.Basket: Politely decline the basket before it is set on the table and calls your name over and over again. Starving? Ask for a side salad as you make your choices.
5. Practice, Practice, Practice! Eating out can be the most difficult time to stick with your nutrition “plan” and goals. Do not expect perfection but continue to practice. IF you have a slip up then jump right back into it on the very next meal. DO NOT wait until Monday!!!!
Want More Tips on What to Eat at the trickiest restaurants? Look for tips and tricks at our Momsanity Sisterhood coming VERY SOON!!!
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