Vegetable Fajita
When dining out to eat we are often tempted by the mouthwatering menu and are quick to make decisions with our eyes rather than our minds. The weekend might be a difficult time for you to stay on your diet plan. During the week we have a schedule, but on the weekend it’s fair game, anything goes…or so we think. Going off your healthy eating plan every weekend is what we call “Yo-Yo dieting”. Yo-Yo dieting can contribute to those awful feelings of disappointment, sluggishness, and self-doubt. In order to be successful in achieving your health goals you need to be consistent and make healthy choices every day. We are not perfect however one mess up should not lead to another, in fact that little slip up should motivate you to get back on track.
So what do you do when your friends want to go out to eat at your favorite restaurant that you’re used to ordering that juicy bacon cheeseburger from?
You have two options, one, suggest another restaurant because even if you plan on ordering something else the pure torture just isn’t worth it or two, commit to the challenge! Before you go to the restaurant review the menu and decide on a healthier choice. When you sit down to eat and the wait staff comes to take your order, order first before anybody has the chance to change your mind by requesting the meal you’ve been drooling for. I know what you’re thinking.. how boring! But the feeling you get when you finally get through the meal and realize that is wasn’t so bad is exactly the feeling you’ve been looking for. Eating healthy is not so much a choice but a learned behavior. Like all other habits, it takes time to break your negative tendencies and time to build the positive ones. Nothing can happen over night but with the right mind set you will be sure to reach your goals sooner rather than later!
Here are some other helpful tips for dining out to eat:
- Skip the appetizer if you’re getting an entree/order from the appetizer list for your meal
- Split your entree in half, share with someone/take half home for lunch the next day!
- Say you’re too full to order dessert, order coffee/tea instead
- Drink water. Limit sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages to 1 or none
- Swap fries/unhealthy sides for a baked potato, steamed veggies, or lettuce and tomato
*If you are interested in one-on-one diet counseling and want a personalized meal plan to meet your needs, e-mail me at [email protected]. I would be happy to assist you!*
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