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One of the most dangerous pitfalls
with any diet can be dining out. These ideas will help you eat more healthfully
when you're away from home:
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Choose restaurants carefully
- avoid all-you-can-eat buffets and fried foods.
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Don't starve yourself all
day if you are going out in the evening. Be sure to have a Slim.Fast Shake
for breakfast and/or lunch. Have a piece of fruit as a snack 1-2 hours
before going out for the evening so you do not arrive at the restaurant
ravenously hungry.
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Eat slowly and savor each
bite - enjoy the company and ambiance, and not just the food.
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Go with a plan: visualize
yourself enjoying sensible portions and skipping rich desserts.
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Request salad dressings
"on the side" and order a fat free or light salad dressing when available.
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Ask how menu items are prepared
- and be specific if you make a special request, such as "please leave
out the cheese."
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Avoid hidden calories in
sauces, gravies, breaded or fried dishes. Order grilled or broiled entrees
and ask that vegetables be cooked without butter or margarine.
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Watch portion sizes; they
can be huge! Ask for a half-portion, order from the appetizer menu, or
share a dish with a friend.
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Remove the breadbasket from
the table if it is too tempting.
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Ask for the "doggie bag"
at the start of the meal, so you can set aside extra food before you eat
to avoid the temptation to overeat.
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Mind the alcohol. It's loaded
with calories and may lower your inhibitions causing you to overeat. If
you choose to drink alcohol, stick to one light beer, one glass of wine
or one wine spritzer.
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For a healthier sweet "finish",
choose fresh fruit or sorbet for dessert.
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