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58. Save Food At Restaurants: Don ' t have someone to share your large meal when you eat out? Here ' s a simple weight loss tip, tell your waitress to package half your meal to go. This way you don ' t end up eating more than you should and you ' ll have food for another meal!
59. Restaurant Keywords To Look For: When deciding what to eat at a restaurant, look for the following keywords in the description: grilled, baked, sauteed, steamed, over-fried, roasted, marinara, and primavera. Although most restaurant foods will still be high in calories and salt content, you can at least choose these healthier options.
60. Don ' t Eat Your Kids Left Overs: It will be difficult to see food thrown away but every single bite counts when you ' re trying to lose weight. Either save the leftovers or give them to your dog.
61. Sub in Veggies When You Eat Out: Many restaurants now offer the option to have a small side salad or steamed veggies instead of fries. If they don ' t, you can still ask. This is a great way to eat healthier and don ' t tell yourself that you just won ' t eat your fries because once they ' re in front of you, it will be too tempting to ignore.
62. Eating a Sandwich? First off, you should be using whole wheat bread over white bread and second have your sandwich be open faced. This means taking off the top piece of bread. This alone can safe you 70 to 90 calories. If you ' re still feeling hungry, eat some baby carrots or sugar snap peas. These veggies are loaded with fiber and water, which can help aid satiety and weight loss efforts.
63. Don ' t Order the Salmon! Many people have heard that salmon is packed with heart healthy omega-3s and belly flattening protein. However, this is talking about Wild Salmon. Currently, about 90 % of the salmon eaten in the United States is farmed salmon, not from nature. As a result, unlike the proteins and fats that can truly help you lose weight, farmed salmon can have the opposite effect on your weight loss journey. Either ask if the salmon is farmed or wild, or simply stay away from it.
64. Ask For Salad Dressing on the Side: Rather you ' re eating a salad or another meal that contains a sauce, make sure to have the sauce placed on the side so that you control how much you actually eat. When eating a salad, dip your fork in the dressing first before getting some salad to eat. Do not pour the salad dressing on your salad.
65. Buffet or Dinner Party?: When you have the option to serve yourself at a buffet or dinner party, look at everything that ' s available first. Determine what high calorie food you want the most and only fill a quarter of your plate with this food. The remainder of your plate save for lighter foods like cut up vegetables, hummus, grilled chicken, and so on...
66. Cut Back a Different Meal: Ended up eating too much on one of your meals? Then make sure to cut back on the other meals you have left in your day.
* The contents on this EBook are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide any medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health provider regarding your unique needs and medical condition. ** Julio Diaz is a Independent Team Beachbody Coach.