Control Eating When Eating Out!

According to an article in the July 2010 issue of Better Homes and Gardens, you can control yourself when eating out.  Eating out while trying to stay on track can be pretty challenging.

1. Tell yourself at the beginning that you only need half and ask your server for a take-out bag as soon as you're done.  This will prevent you from picking at your plate and provide you will leftovers for tomorrow. 

2. Cut a picture of the dress you like out of a magazine or tape  a picture of you in your skinny cut jeans on the fridge.  Whatever you're aiming for, make sure it's somewhere you can see it and make sure it's a realistic goal.  If you have to, put the picture in your purse.  Mind over menu.

3. Avoid overdoing your order by picking your meal ahead of time.  Many restaurants have their menus available on their websites.  Figure out what your wan to fill up on and you'll be ready to avoid temptation come dinnertime.

4. Another tip is to eat healthy foods before you go out to eat or to a party. Never go out to eat really hungry.  If you're too hungry you're more likely to overeat.