- When ordering a salad, choose one with mainly vegetables and ALWAYS ask for the dressing on the side or nothing at all. You can dip the prongs of your fork into the dressing before each bite and save an incredible amount of calories. Avoid Caesar salad, which is loaded with fat and calories.
- Be aware of key terms for preparation and pay attention to the description of the food item. Stay away from anything ?fried? or ?saut?ed?, which are not only packed with fat but are often accompanied by a dip or sauce. Good choices would be ?steamed?, ?grilled?, ?broiled?, and ?poached?.
- Banish the bread basket! Simply ask your server to either not bring it at all or have them take it away when they do. If you hungrily sit down to a meal, you will likely eat at least one piece of bread before you even order. Why consume such empty calories?
- Try either ordering an appetizer as an entr?e or sharing an entree with the person you are dining with. Restaurant portions are usually far larger than necessary, yet we somehow feel compelled to finish everything on our plate. More portion size info.
- Don?t hesitate to order ?off? the menu. Make special requests for lean protein, extra veggies and local fare. (some local fare details) After all, the customer should be king?or queen!
- Eat your calories, don?t drink them! Especially at lunch, skip the high calorie juices and sodas and opt for good old water. If you have wine with dinner, slowly sip it to make it last throughout the evening.
- Always try to eat slowly and savour each and every mouthful. Not only will you truly get more enjoyment from all the flavours, but also this will allow your brain to register when you?ve reached that satisfied ?full? feeling.
- Finish off a meal with fruit or a token taste of the communal table dessert. Don?t order your own and be tempted to finish the whole serving. (you know you will!)
So, for those of you that eat several meals out per week, try to keep these valuable tips in mind. As a Vancouver personal trainer (and avid ?foodie?), I promise that not doing so will lead to those nasty extra pounds creeping on, not to mention, less than desirable nutrition. Enjoy your dining out experience, but don?t let it sabotage your diet plan.
 | About Cassandra: My passion for health and fitness, coupled with my teaching background, led me to becoming a personal trainer. I strongly believe in the necessity for an active, fitness oriented lifestyle which encompasses a balance of cardio, strength, flexibility and recreation and this has undoubtedly had an impact throughout my lifetime. It gives me great satisfaction to pass along my knowledge and enthusiasm with the highest standard of service, safety and professionalism to all those who want to adopt a lifestyle of physical and mental health and wellness. To book your appointment with Cassandra call us at 604.732.4884 or email us today!
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Source: http://www.mypersonaltrainervancouver.com/vancouver-personal-trainers-tips-on-dining-out/
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