Art Chowder January | February, Issue 25 | Page 52

5. Schedule in your workout. 6. Sharing is caring.
You’ll feel awesome, and your body
will respond to a few extra calories
so much better if you’ve had a good
sweat session in your day. It can be
hard to make our way to the gym or
get in any form of exercise if we ha-
ven’t actually planned it in as part of
our day. I tell all my clients that the
best way to make exercise a part of
your life is to schedule it in, just like
you would a hair appointment (but
hopefully much more often than a
hair appointment!). We all have time
for at least 20 minutes of exercise
each day; we just have to make it a
priority and plan for it. I would say 90 percent of the time I eat out, I have enough food for two. If I don’t
split my meal with someone, I end up saying “Wow, I’m stuffed; I totally could’ve
shared that!” So I’ve learned to listen to that. Remember you can always order more
food, but the chances of you needing to are slim — restaurants typically have large
portions. Especially when ordering a dessert, usually a few bites will do the trick!
You can also try going halfsies with someone on a splurge and something lighter like
a salad. Splitting a burger or pizza with a salad is always a good choice. That way,
you can try more things, but not overstuff yourself with an indulgent dish all to your-
self.
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7. Don’t forget you can customize your plate!
Usually, when I eat out I like to enjoy the dish the way the brilliant chef designed it
to be. However, there are times when I don’t want chips or fries on the side, and I
would rather splurge somewhere else.