Remembering that a lifestyle change is completely different
from a fad diet. Diets don’t work. You will fall off of the diet just as fast
as it took you to get on it. Your lifestyle change will allow you to eat out
with your family with limitations and not the restrictions that fad diets give
you. The 21 Day Fix eating plan has changed my life. (If you want to see the results
and proof click here and here). I know what to eat and when to eat. With that
being said, note that I’ve changed my lifestyle in regards to my eating habits
and working out. The hardest part for me to grasp out of the latter was the
eating. I love to eat and eating the bad food just seems so fitting at times. But eating out is easier than you think and IT CAN BE DONE! Here
are some tips to keep you on track while eating out during your lifestyle
change.
- Cheat meals aren’t cheat days. There is a huge difference in
the two. Keep that difference in mind. You can have your bowl of pasta
while you’re out, but don’t continue to eat unhealthy throughout the day. You
don’t want to ruin meals for the entire day because you don’t control yourself
during your time eating out. You will regret it if you choose a cheat day.
But if you do lose control ( as I have when I’ve gone out to eat sushi)
get back up and on track again.
- Moderation is key. You are in control of what you will be
ordering while you’re out. You know your limits and what will fit in your
lifestyle and what won’t. You can choose to get that wonderful French toast
for breakfast, but you also don’t have to eat ALL of it. You can save that
for another day so that you’re not turning your one meal into a cheat day.
- Look for health conscious options I always look for healthier
options every place I go. I go for the side salad instead of fries or for
grilled instead of fried. A lot more places are going towards the
healthier side because so many people are making this lifestyle change
along with you. The options are unlimited. I also love trying out vegan or
vegetarian options to get more of my veggies in. I stray away from heavily
greasy foods because I know it’s not worth ruining my progress over it.
- Ask to alter. This is something that took some time getting use
to because I’m not picky with my food. I’ve learned to just ask if they
can grill something instead of deep fry it or it I can have sweet potatoes
even if it isn’t listed on the menu. Most establishments are more than
happy to alter your meal for you just to accommodate. It ever hurts to ask!
- Enjoy it. I aim for a “cheat meal” once a week because I’m human and I give into my temptations here and again. I won’t deprive myself of what my body needs and I give in sometimes to what my body wants in moderation. I know my body doesn’t want me to eat an entire cheesecake from Costco that is just something I personally want to do. Know the difference. Know your body.
I understand that eating out is normal and it’s something that
everyone does. You shouldn’t feel guilty
for wanting to go out and enjoy a little. I eat out with my family from time to time and
I love it. Who wouldn’t? I know that at the end of the week I’m sick
of seeing my meal prep containers. I don’t want to always eat out of Tupperware
so eating out does give me a break from all of that. However, I don’t use
eating out as an excuse to eat poorly. I always have my goals in mind and am conscious
of everything that I intake I exercise self-control and that helps immensely.
