It is no surprise to anyone that you WILL be in a situation where you get caught eating out in an unfamiliar place with no idea how to order.

I am going to give you a few tips to help keep your results on track while eating out…

1. Making the BEST choice possible - You know what good foods are and bad foods are. If you are serious about your goals this is no time to rationalize your NEED to have bacon and ranch on everything. Make the best choice possible. Usually this is Chicken, Steak, or Fish with salad and or vegetables with dressings on the side. If it sounds extravagant or you do not know what is in the sauce, ask for it on the side.

2. Ask, Ask, Ask - You are not being difficult when you ask about how the food is prepared. In the end, it is the difference between you being over or under your calories. Most places baste their meats and vegetables with butter, and cook their foods in fatty oils. You are not the first healthy person to eat there, I promise. Plus a really good indicator of a decent place to it is their willingness to accommodate a health conscious person!

3. Portion Control is everything – There are no bad foods just bad portions. If you look at 1 serving of ice cream the stats are really not that bad. The problem is that 1 serving is 2 tablespoons. Most people eat 3x that in one spoonful of ice cream.

If you can’t limit yourself, just don’t do it. If I walked up to your table, what would you say??? Keep me in mind when you get the bigger sandwich or extra sides or that desert. Is it helping you or hurting your progress.

4. Limiting Alcohol – There is a fine line between a drink with dinner and a night out. The problem with alcohol is that your body treats it like saturated fat. That’s why you feel so awful the next day. Even 2 drinks can cause your workouts to suffer not to mention your calorie balance. If you choose to have a drink with dinner a glass of red wine is most beneficial however it still has calories and must be accounted for. Be aware!

5. Fast Food = Big Problem – This is the most common problem when traveling or eating out and honestly is a whole nothing issue to be talked about. BUT, if it has to happen, there are a few places that we prefer above others. Namely Chik-Fil-A, Subway, Arby’s and that’s about it..

Remember that this does not mean that you just pass go and eat whatever. For example at Arby’s if you get a Reg Roast Beef, Regular Fries and Unsweet Tea instead of a Market Fresh Turkey Ranch and Bacon with Curly Fries and Diet Coke, you would save about 1000 calories.

If you break that down look at the extras that make the difference…Ranch, Bacon, Curly Fries, and the Honey Bread versus the alternative.

This is a big test but also the biggest choice that shows me that you are on your way to seeing your goals. Take pride in fact that with every choice you make while eating out are bettering you and taking you closer and closer to success.

Feel free to call text or email me when you get faced with these choices but accomplishing this and mastering these situations can change your life and your health!!!!