Quick Restaurant Tips!

Here are some quick restaurant tips! I got these from The Zone website, which I'd like to get more serious about following (portion wise). I eat very much "in the zone", but the next step would be actually measuring food, something that I fear! That might be an upcoming goal which you guys might hold me accountable for :)

I have another tip at the bottom that I got from a boot camper! Enjoy!

ZONE TIPS:
1. Never eat the rolls. If you’re going to eat carbohydrates, save it for dessert.

2 Always choose a low-fat protein entrée and ask to replace any starches or grains with extra vegetables.

3. While waiting for dinner, have a glass of water.

4. If the low-fat protein you order is significantly greater than the size of your palm, take the excess home.

5. Determine whether the carbohydrates on your plate are favorable or unfavorable. If you’re eating favorable carbohydrates, have double the volume of carbohydrates compared to the protein portion.

6. If dining out is not complete without dessert, then don’t eat any carbohydrates during the meal. Order whatever you want for dessert, but eat only half.

Here's an idea that has been on one of the logs: An awesome way to make "tuna salad" or "egg salad" is to mash it together with low fat cottage cheese! What a great idea! Ditch the chemical laden mayo, etc. Chop some onion, celery, add a bit of salt and pepper, grab some salad greens and put it in a wrap!


There ya' have it!