Eating Out Dinner Tips for Weight Loss

In this video from personal trainer Alistair, he discusses his top tips to help keep you on track with your weight loss goals while going out for dinner.

Going out for dinner is a fun and exciting experience that often can become stressful when you are trying to lose weight. Too many options for dinner these days are full of unhealthy foods but more and more we are finding better options, plus there are some simple but great tips you can use to guarantee you success 100% of the time.

Does that sound too good to be true?

Trust us and follow these tips to continue hitting your goals every week!

šŸ’Ŗ Read the menu ahead of time and choose your meal. This will help alleviate the temptation to have your mind changed by others decisions etc.

šŸ’Ŗ Eat a healthy snack before you go to the restaurant. This will fill you up and reduce the likelihood of eating foods that are high in calories.

šŸ’Ŗ Drink water before, during and after your meal. This will fill you up.

šŸ’Ŗ Choose meals that are high in protein and fibre. This will also fill you up and are low in calories.

šŸ’Ŗ Avoid ordering hors d'oeuvres and a main meal. Pick one and definitely stay away from the bread on the table that is free.

šŸ’Ŗ Eat slower and be mindful of each bite. Proper digestion is important and allows the brain to say iā€™m full in good order.

šŸ’Ŗ Listen to your body when it says ā€˜m satisfied. Never stuff or starve yourself.

šŸ’Ŗ Ask for dressings on the side.