Diet and weight loss programs are notoriously hard to stick to. For many people starting and successfully completing a diet is one of the toughest things to do. It is also one of the most rewarding.
In this article I want to make you aware of something that can have a huge affect on you losing weight. And believe it or not it has nothing to do with what kind of diet you have or whether or not you exercise. Instead in this article we want to focus on how other people can stop you from losing weight.
You can be made of mentally strong stuff. You might have stuck with your diet and exercise program without a blip for weeks. And then, out of the blue, you are invited to a meal with friends or maybe a work lunch. You know you are going to have to eat out and you start to get a little nervous. Sticking to your diet at home is fine because you are in control. You have picked the food in your cupboards and fridge.
Eating out is a whole different story. Friends, family or work colleagues may be eating the fattiest and most unhealthy meals on the menu and you feel tempted. You are only human after all.
So what can you eat without destroying your diet? Well first the odd blip here and there is fine. You should have at least one meal a week that is your favorite food no matter how unhealthy within reason. so that you can reward yourself for eating healthily all week. However this is not always possible. Sometimes, because of work or whatever, you have to eat out regularly. There is a menu in front of you full of goodies. People around you egging you on to “get the ribs” or some other unhealthy dish.
First rule in this situation. It is vitally important that people know you are on a diet program. If they know this, and you are intent on losing weight, they are much less likely to try to encourage you to eat something that will get you off track. So be honest and up front from the start explaining that you are in the process of shedding a few pounds and want to stick to it. If they are genuine people they will be impressed by your strength of mind and character.
Second rule when picking from the menu. You need to pick something that is made up of mostly salads, vegetables or fruits. Ok, it will not taste as nice as the steaks and other feasts but it will allow you to stay on track and eat the healthiest things on the menu.
The problem with eating out is that even if the meals that could usually be quite healthy, like a chicken salad, can often be full of fat. Especially if there is a ton of dressing on it. So it is best to order something that has no dressing and preferably no meat. Often restaurants fry the meat for speed and this is what makes the food so tasty but unfortunately also so unhealthy.
Raw vegetables are always a good bet because they help you burn fat by boosting your metabolism. So any raw vegetable dish without a dressing will keep you sticking to a healthy diet.
Another thing to do is to use control if there is a buffet cart there. It is important that when you lose weight you concentrate on eating regular, small sized meals throughout the day. A buffet cart can easily cause problems because it is so tempting to go back for seconds and then thirds.
Check the amount of food you are going to eat before you take that bite! If you think that the food provided to you exceed the portion control limit you are allowed, eat according to your portion limit and then carry the leftovers back home to be eaten on the next day. Ask for a box from the restaurant to help you carry the leftovers.
Drink water or pure fruit juice with your meal. Alcohol or fizzy drinks are packed full of calories and even if you had a salad, and three fizzy drinks the fizzy drinks calorie count will make your meal an unhealthy one with regards to your goals.
Eating out is OK. Yes to eat out now and again and is encouraged. However be sure that if this is a regular occurrence you exercise caution. You could find yourself being more and more impartial to the fatty foods that you have worked so hard to avoid. All it takes is a few meals for you to want to get off your diet and back onto your old program of unhealthy foods and fats.
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Paul Simpson – Author With
John Schmidt – Weight Loss Nutritionist Coach
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