It is said that 80% of your weight loss results
are derived from diet, and the remaining 20% from exercise—so you can see how
important it is for you to stick with a healthy eating plan.
Use the following tips as your guide to eating
out right:
Appetizers
Appetizers are a great way to start out a
leisurely meal, but can also derail your good intentions fast.
Don’t Order:
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Anything fried. Fried foods are a favorite, but
will do damage that even the most intense workout won’t undo.
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Creamy dips. These are filled with fat and
usually come with something fried to dip in it.
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Bread. It comes smothered in cheese or seeped in
butter, and even when it’s plain it fills you up with more carbohydrates than
your body needs.
Do Order:
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Green salad. Ask for very light dressing and no
croutons.
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Antipasto. A plate of thinly sliced meats, olives
and cheese will start you off with some protein.
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Lettuce wraps. These are delicious,
protein-filled and low in carbs.
Beverages
Calories in drinks are sneaky because they don’t
fill you up. This means that you end up taking in far more calories than you
bargained for.
Don’t Order:
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Regular or diet soda. On one hand you’re drinking
corn syrup through a straw, on the other you’re drinking chemicals that cause
you to crave sweets. It’s a no win situation.
•
Sweet cocktails. Many restaurants are advertising
sweet cocktails –resist the urge. Sugar plus alcohol equals loads of unneeded
calories.
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Sweetened tea. You may feel righteous for
ordering iced tea, but if it’s sweetened then you may as well be drinking fully
loaded soda.
Do Order:
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Water. Don’t laugh! Water is the best beverage of
all.
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Unsweetened iced tea. Don’t ruin it by adding
that packet of sugar. Learn to enjoy the natural sweetness to the tea.
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Red wine. Stick to one glass, and drink
responsibly.
Entrees
This is where the real damage is done. When you
order something carb-loaded you leave the restaurant feeling heavy and
lethargic—you may not even realize this until you start eating better and
experience the light, energetic way you’ll feel after eating a healthy meal.
Don’t Order:
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Pasta. I don’t care if it comes with red sauce or
white sauce, meat or veggies. If you’re trying to lose weight and maintain a
lean body then never, ever order a plate of pasta.
•
Pizza. Another dish that has far more
carbohydrates than you need. If you’re craving the pizza toppings then simply
order those over a salad.
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Burgers. If you really want a burger then ditch
the bun and the fries, and have your patty wrapped in lettuce.
Do Order:
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Lean meat with vegetables. Fish, steak, chicken,
take your pick and pair it with green vegetables.
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Salad with protein. Ask for very light dressing
and make sure you have a nice piece of protein on it.
•
Soup and salad. Stick with broth based soups that
contain protein and pass on the breadsticks.
If you want to expedite your results then
consider working with us on a fitness plan that will turn you into a fat
burning machine.
Call or email today—We look forward to hearing
from you.
Not Another Diet
When you eat a simple, healthy diet you’ll never
again be tempted to try the latest fad diet to drop a few pounds. Choose to eat
lean proteins, seasonal vegetables and whole grains and avoid sugar, fried food
and processed carbohydrates on a daily basis and enjoy living life at your
ideal weight.
Sweet Braised Figs
This recipe is simple, healthy and delicious.
Braised figs make a stunning display, and their delicate warm taste will not
disappoint. Add braised figs to your oatmeal, on cottage cheese or even throw a
few onto a salad. Not only are figs high in fiber, they are also loaded with
potassium—a mineral important in controlling blood pressure.
Servings: 6
Here’s what you need…
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Non-stick cooking spray
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1 Tablespoon raw honey
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12 figs, sliced in half
1
Heat a large non-stick sauté pan and spray with
cooking spray. Add the raw honey.
2
Place the figs, sliced side down in the pan. Cook
for 3-5 minutes over medium heat. The figs will become slightly sticky and
golden around the edges.
3
Remove from pan and place sliced side up on a
plate. Drizzle with remaining juice from the pan.
Nutritional Analysis: One
serving equals: 70 calories, .2g fat, 18g carbohydrate, 2.4g fiber, and .6g
protein.
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