Eating out

Eating Out


So you’ve been doing really well on the food plan you’ve been given and
you’re already feeling lighter and more energised.  It’s great when you can
control what you are eating, but it’s not so easy when you are out to dinner
with clients, or going to a friend’s for dinner. 

You may prove  to be an
 unwelcome guest if you tell your host that you’re very grateful for their
efforts but your trainer has told you to avoid wheat and go light on the
 starchy carbs after 2pm.



The main thing is to control what you can, and not to beat yourself up about
eating the Eton mess that your host has prepared.  Eating nutritiously most
 of the time, means that treats here and there will have less of an impact on
your waistline.  

If you are out to dinner with clients try to avoid:



1. Delving into the bread basket more than once, ideally not at all

2. Choose protein dishes (meat/fish/pulses) for your starters and mains

3. Avoid pasta and pastry dishes, go for protein dishes with vegetables

4. Don’t worry too much about sauces or how things have been cooked, fried
 steak is better than pasta bake.

5. Go for salad and coloured vegetables for your sides, rather than chips 
and potato wedges

6. Don’t order Eton mess that’s only if you are a dinner guest remember!!



Eating is made more complex than it needs to be.  Unfortunately there is far 
too much conflicting information on food these days making it pretty hard to
make a informed decision on what you should be eating and when. 

Exercise is 
essential, but food is far too important to leave out of the equation.  We
 have some food rules on our site that you can take a look at, or feel free 
to ask your trainer if you’re eating right for your goals.