Ahhhhhh!!! This weekend was my best friend’s bridal shower
AND bachelorette party..all in ONE day! To say the least, eating healthy and
staying on track was a pain in the booty.
All the yummy shower foods and then going out for the party was a
calorie (and probably chemically) crazy hurdle. BUT I did it. How? I paid
suuuuuuuper close attention to what was going into my mouth. I didn’t want to be that crazy bridesmaid that
didn’t eat in hopes of fitting in her dress just right, but I also didn’t want
to over do it. Of course there was
splurging that happened, but I did keep some tips in mind. But for all of you, and for my next traveling
adventure in a couple weeks, here’s some tips on staying healthy while eating
out.
1.
Drink water.
Drinking water is obviously the best choice
for drinks that are usually offered while going out (or staying in) so save
your money and go for the free refilled water.
Also, make sure to drink 1-2 glasses before your meal arrives. Sure you
may have to pee, but public bathrooms aren’t really that bad…right?? =/
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2.
Go over the menu carefully.
Don’t get sucked in by yummy pictures that
are usually not all that healthy.
Instead, read the descriptions.
Look for words like: buttered, fried, creamed, au gratin, a la mode,
etc. Sure the ice cream and smothered cheese
may sound yummy, but those aren’t always worth the extra burpees. Instead, go for the food that is steamed,
grilled, stir-fried, broiled, or roasted =)
3.
Order a healthy app or a side salad to come
before your meal.
A healthy app or side salad (dressing on
the side) full of vegetables will help in filling you up before the meal comes
so that you don’t over eat and have regret later.
4.
Order the “small” or “medium” size.
Ordering these sizes will make sure your
meal is closer to actual portion sizes than the full size meal.
5.
Figure out how much you’re going to eat.
If you don’t have an option for a small or
medium or you like to bring home extras, figure out when your meal arrives how
much you’re going to eat. Yes this
sounds crazy…what if you end up still being hungry or if you realize the meal
is too good to save for later..STOP! You
may still be little hungry, but just
wait a little longer for your head to catch up to your stomach. –It takes 20
minutes for you to register that you’re full– so just pack it up and bring it
home. And if it’s so good that you don’t
want to save it, DO IT ANYWAY! This
means you’ll have a healthy meal you already know you love ready for you to
eat. Who doesn’t love convenience??
6.
Dessert please!
Don’t just automatically think you can’t
have a dessert. Of course you can! But,
think before you order. If you want a
dessert, make up your mind before your waiter/waitress comes up to your table
and says “And would you be interested in a dessert today?” Fresh fruit is always a great option. But for
something a little more fun, get some sorbet instead of the full on ice cream.
With it being summer, we’re all on the go for family
vacations, college visits, or just a quick lovers getaway. Don’t let the tempting billboards take
control of your snacking! Get a little cooler
and pack it with your favorite healthy snack choices. This cuts down on unhealthy choices AND the
amount of time you spend sitting at some gas station/fast food joint rather
than in the car and getting closer to your destination!
Eating out and on the go don’t have to be a burden on your
healthy lifestyle. It just takes a
little planning and some willpower when tempted by the unhealthy choices thrown
in our faces.
P.S. If this happens to be a cheat/treat meal, then pick ONE
thing you’d like to go all out on instead of going out on everything.
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