Fooood.... Oh my It's hard to stop eating.
To all of us who r substituting our addictions with food ?
I am so trying to counteract this loss of metabolism with regular exercise but I then find myself justifying a "few" extra snacks... :)
Since I like to eat, I would like to reward myself with dining out.(Just maybe, I could reward myself for not contiuously munching)
Anyhow...To those of pou who might be interested in changing the way we eat, as well the way we - once smoked.....
Lets do it....
I came across this on my msn news...
IAm I thinking about rewarding myslf? You bet!
Special occasions, road trips, nights when you get home late and dread the thought of cooking � sometimes restaurants are simply the only option. Eating out may seem like a dicey proposition when you're trying to lose weight, but a night out doesn't have to mean a night off your diet. It is possible to eat out, guilt-free, with good health in mind.
We asked real, health-conscious people just like you to share their personal dining tips � from how to make wise choices when ordering to managing restaurant-size portions. The response was overwhelming. Here's what they said:
Be Prepared
Bring pre-packaged fat-free dressing with you, so you're not at the mercy of the restaurant's selection.
If you're not familiar with the restaurant, try to call ahead or look up their menu online before going out.
Keep a bag of small apples or some other healthy snack in your car at all times, and eat one before you go into a restaurant with friends. This will not only satisfy your hunger, but will remind you to eat wisely.
Bring a small container of low-fat sour cream.
Before you leave home, make an educated choice about which dishes fit best within your "budget" for the day. Then, at the restaurant, if the daily special sounds just too good to miss, do some last-minute computations to be sure you really want to change your choice.
Start Out Right
Order a bowl of soup before your meal � not a creamy soup, but a broth-based vegetable or French onion. It's very satisfying and can keep you from overeating.
Start with a side salad (minus bacon, cheese and croutons). Ask for fat-free dressing on the side; and be sure to dip your fork into th