I love going out to dinner in NYC.
It’s honestly one of my favorite things to do. I grew up with very little, so being able to 1) get into such incredible restaurants and 2) afford to go regularly feels especially meaningful. In fact, I actually enjoy going out to dinner even more than traveling; it’s truly my favorite experience.
This summer, I’ve lost (now) 31+ lbs so far. I frequently get asked how I am losing weight while still going out to eat. Here’s what I do:
1️⃣ I’m not eating all of that food in one sitting. I order a lot, I try a bit of everything, I package it up, and take it home.
2️⃣ Before I go out to dinner, I leave a lot of calories on the table. On days that I go out to eat, I eat things like fruit, vegetables, protein shakes, and nonfat cottage cheese. I try to get ahead of my protein and fiber goals without eating at my normal rate so I can save room for the fun stuff later.
I also still hit my step goal and always workout on days that I will be out for dinner – nothing changes there.
The key to enjoying dinners out is balance. I know you’ve heard that word a million times – but it’s true. If you want to eat out and still see progress, you need two things:
✅ Consistency on the days you don’t eat out
✅ A clear game plan going into nights out
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