Is eating out making you gain weight???

Eat smart.......cut calories....lose weight!!!

Soooo easy...isnt it..yeah I know it sounds so,but really difficult when it comes to dining out and  to control your cravings and  taste buds!!
But what if you get to eat whatever you like,with some healthy changes to it...Yeahh..now I'm talking business..hehehe...Well here you'll find some very small changes which if you incorporate when ordering from a restaurant or eating out can save you hundreds of calories..try them..they wont hurt..I promise!!!!

• Choose a restaurant either at a walking distance from your house or park the car at the far end from the restaurant.Those extra steps will really help you digest the food with that lil extra butter!!!

• Buy 1 get 1 free..sounds good,but its not good for you!!Stay away from such offers else all food would end up in your tummy,if not today then tomorrow!!
• Opt for soup instead of fried appetizers..but careful!!! Not cream based soups,go for broth based.
• Include salads in your meal..but order the dressing on the side and use a tsp of it.Else you can try some vinegar or salsa or some low fat dressing for your salad.

• Free breads in restaurants are fun..opt for hard crunchy bread/flat bread instead of doughy white bread,it would save you about 100 calories.
• For a drink,keep water as the first option,followed by masala lemonade or diet soda.

• If ordering a wine,divide it in two and try adding some sparkling water to it.
• Select items with whole grains like pasta/pizza/sandwich.
•  Choose grilled,baked,poached,roasted or broiled options over fried.

• Stay away from mayo on the sandwich,rather try mustard or low fat dressing. 

• Ask your server to get the dishes made with no extra cheese or butter.
• If portion size is big,get it packed for the next day.
• Savor food,eat slow,let your mind calculate if you are full.
• Coffee: Buy a small size coffee with fat free or skim milk and use less sweetener.
• Italian food: When choosing pasta,order it with tomato based sauce,avoid cheese based.
• For pizza,ask your server to get it done with less cheese with vegetables and one leaner meat topping.
• Mexican food: Stay from deep fried tortilla chips or hard shelled tacos,rather order fajitas or burritos with less or no cheese...Trust me..it'd taste excellent!!

• Thai food: Go for soup,stir fry options,salads and steamed rice on the side.

• Chinese food: Opt for stir fry veg/noodles/rice,avoid large bowls of fried rice or dishes with thick hot and sour sauces.

Indian food:Opt for tandoori dishes and roti.If getting gravies or naan..ask the server to get them with less or no butter.

Desserts: Share your dessert...half the dessert,half the calories..eat with a small spoon,savor it.

• Buffets: Usually we end up eating more at buffets,but choosing wisely can help.Choose greens,broth based soups,avoid beverage refills,control the portion size.

Tip to save lots of calories...When munching on junk,try it with your non dominant hand..i.e..if you are a righty,eat with your left hand,you'll end up eating less.