5 Easy Ways to Stick To Your Diet When Eating Out With Your Friends.

Restaurants serve food that is appealing to their customers. Sadly, most of their foods tend to be unhealthy. They are often high in fat, salt, and sugar, making them addictive; furthermore, eating out is a social occasion for friends and families, so we cannot rule it out. Is it possible to maintain your eating plan when you eat out? YES! Here are some tips to help stay on course.

Online Menu

Consider selecting your options online early so you won’t need to make the decision at the table. Avoid looking at the menu when you get there, so you won’t decide to change the order. Also, make sure that you’re the first to order so you won’t be influenced by what your friends order. You never know: your friends may decide to follow your choice.

Meal Modification

Don’t be afraid to ask for changes in your order; most restaurants can modify food if a customer requests.  Don’t hesitate to order chicken and vegetables if you want to avoid the fries that are on the menu. Or a chicken burger without the bun, if you’re on a low carb diet or have problems with gluten.

Pick the Right Place

If you have the chance to choose the restaurant beforehand, do your research. Check the menu online. Pick a restaurant that offers healthy meal plans. Skip fast food joints. Make sure the restaurant has enough food options from which to choose.

Portion Adjustments

Restaurants servings tend to be huge. Don’t be afraid to reduce your portions or ask for smaller portions. Remember, you don’t have to eat the whole portion; consider requesting for half of the portion to be packed for you. It is also all right to say no to dessert, because once it’s there you may feel guilty not eating it. You can satisfy your sweet tooth by eating fresh fruits and vegetables.

Play it Cool

Be calm if your friends criticize your choices and try to change your mind. Instead, explain to them how healthy eating has improved the quality of your life, and if they express interest in your food choices, then that’s great. Sometimes you will be strong and other times your willpower will fail you. Don’t be hard on yourself. Remember you’re human. If you cheat today, tomorrow is still another opportunity to start again.

The truth is that you can go to eat out with your friends and maintain your diet without just eating salads. Try these tricks today and share your views in the comments section below.

1. https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/eat-out-level-up/
2. https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/on-fitness/2011/02/17/8-ways-to-stick-to-your-diet-while-friends-indulge
3. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/20-healthy-tips-for-eating-out

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