Willpower While Eating Out, Parties and Celebrations

Here are some tips for enjoying eating out, parties and celebrations throughout the year:

• Don’t skip meals
• Eat a small meal or snack before attending parties and special events
• Drink water when you arrive. (Often you are thirsty not hungry)
• Practice moderation not deprivation
• Remember - calories from alcoholic beverages count
• Order vegetable side dishes with sauce on the side
• Select food which are: GRILLED, STEAMED, BROILED, BAKED, ROASTED, POACHED, LIGHTLY SAUTEED or STIR-FRIED and GARDEN FRESH
• Ask the server to make substitutions like steamed vegetables instead of fries
• Ask for low-calorie salad dressing or lemon to squeeze on your salad
• Order fresh fruit or sorbet instead of cake, pie or ice cream desserts
• Dance if there is music
• Maintain your holiday exercise routine
• Have plenty of water and club soda available
• And most of all, stay positive