In the past we ate out a lot. We are definitely doing better but we still find ourselves in restaurants during a busy week or to celebrate a special occasion. I'm sure we aren't the only ones eating out so I have listed below some great tips for eating out from Amy. (Wish I had read ahead before the birthday weekend so I could have put them to good use.) Many of the tips I've heard before or know in my head, however, I need to take them seriously.- Before you get to the restaurant, decide what you will eat.
- Don't eat bread while you are waiting on your meal. Better yet, let your server know at the beginning that you don't want any bread.
- Carry a bottle of salad dressing with you, something low fat, low calorie, and healthy.
- Make friends with your server. Your server can make sure your food is prepared they way you want.
- Dont' be shy. Ask server for something that isn't on the menu. Also ask meal to be prepared without sauces, gravies, butter, oils, fats, and salt.
- When in doubt, order grill chicken and a side vegetable.
- Choose meats and fish that are grilled, broiled, or steamed.
- Avoid the wine. All alcohol turns to sugar in your system.
- Skip the dessert and have a cup of black coffee instead.
- If get big portions, ask for a take-home container right up front and immediately put half of meal in container to take home.
Hope these come in handy
before your Sweetheart
takes you out for a special
Valentine's Dinner this weekend!
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