"ABC'S of Eating Out"

One of the hardest things when on a diet is eating out. Everywhere you go the menus are packed with meals that have alot of calories. Well, what do you do? Rather its a Mexican restaurant, or a local fast food chain, follow these steps to eating out but still eating right.

These are the ABC'S of Eating Out :

A - Acceptable Portions
Watch how much you eat, many places give over sized portion. Save some for a later lunch.

B - Beware of Beef
Many places have very cheap beef, trying to save money. Because it is cheap it is very bad for you, the safest thing to do is just stay away.

C- Continuously Ask Questions
Ask about the food you are eating, ask about calories, what's in the meal, and so on. Learn what you are eating before you eat it.

'S- Select Safe Salads and/or Sides
Salads are the safest bet when eating out at a restaurant, but the only thing to be careful about is what is one the salad. Watch out for toppings such as bacon, ham, etc. Be sure that they have a lite dressing before ordering as well. It makes no since that you would have a nice health chicken breast and have fatty french fries on the side. Make smart choices for your sides, a baked potato, cooked vegetables, or even a side salad would be good with any meal.

Remember that these are the ABC'S of Eating Out, use these tips to help you eat out, and stay on the path of weight loss.