How to Save Calories When Dining Out

Your goal for the meal is to pace yourself so you are able to enjoy it without feeling too full.

Turning down the bread
Cut calories right at the beginning by turning down the bread basket. Bread is a killer, especially when you start adding butter. Calories will add up in a hury if you put your hand in the bread basket. So don’t bother wasting calories here.

Start slow
Instead of diving right into the first course, start slowly and take a few bites. If you eat too much at the beginning of the meal, you inevitably end up overeating when more delicious plates are placed in front of you. 

Fill up on nutrients
When it comes to meals with lots of courses fill up on the foods with the most nutrients first and then enjoy smaller portions of those that might not be as good for you. Most of the time, the foods with lots of nutrients are those with the fewest calories, like steamed vegetables and salad, or whole grains, like brown rice, couscous, or quinoa. 

Step away from the table
Midway through the meal, get up from the table and take a  trip to the restroom or a quick walk around the restaurant. 

Leave room for dessert
There’s been plenty of times that dessert’s been served after a big meal, and I end up enjoying it so much, I leave feeling totally stuffed and disappointed in myself. If I keep my dessert goal in mind, it’s easier for me to turn down a few bites here and there throughout the meal, so I can fully enjoy a sweet treat at the end.

For more info or to simply ask a question, please email me at Bobby@sptfit.com or call me at 973-865-3384.