| Weight Loss Tips for YOU!!! |
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| Do you need some help with your eating habits? Exercise habits? This section of my website will give you some ideas that could help you when you are at home, at work or at a restaurant. This month, the tips involve eating at a restaurant. I would love to hear your feedback! |
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Everyone likes eating out at a nice restaurant every once in a while. For special occasions, many of us are more inclined to forget all about our healthy eating habits and splurge on some foods that are not very good for us. Statistics show that 90% of restaurants are willing to alter the way your food is prepared upon request. The problem is, many of us don't make those requests. The next time you go out to eat, try some of these ideas:
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| The first thing that you can do is to ask for water as your beverage selection instead of an unhealthy carbonated choice. To add flavor, ask for a few wedges of lemon. Iced tea is ok, just limit the sugar to a tablespoon or less. |
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| At some restaurants, rolls and bread are the first thing that is offered to you. These are ok (just eat one!), but ask for wheat rolls or bread or try to save your appetite for your main course if the wheat selections are not available. |
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| When you are hungry enough, it is tempting to order that cheeseburger with fries on the side (I know, I've been there!). I would recommend filling up on water before the meal or eat a piece of fruit to curb your appetite so that you can make wise decisions. Order a salad with your meal and eat that first. Ask for the low fat dressing on the side and dip your salad. |
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| Broiled, roasted or baked low-fat meats such as seafood, chicken, skinless turkey, veal, London broil or beef tenderloin are better than fatty red meats for your main course. Also, ask that meats be cooked without butter. |
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| I know its hard to skip dessert altogther, so if you must have something sweet, choose fresh fruit without cream. Fruit naturally has sugar and can satisfy your sweet tooth and curb the craving. |
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| Here are a list of high fat indicators: |
- Alfredo
- Au gratin
- Batter dipped
- Fried
- Hollandaise
- Parmigiana
- Tempura
- Flaky
- Crispy
- Creamy
- Breaded
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| Here are a list of low fat indicators: |
- Baked
- Broiled
- Flame-cooked
- Grilled
- Marinara
- Poached
- Roasted
- Smoked
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| Hopefully these are enough to get you started the next time you go to eat at a restaurant. Try to be hungry, but not starved when you are going so that you can make better food choices. Its not easy, but keep it up and keep making healthy choices! |
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