1. If you are going to eat out, think about what you are eating the rest of the day so you can plan well and not blow your “calorie budget”.

2. Have it your way. Restaurants are in the business of serving customers. Don’t be afraid to ask for items specially prepared the way you want them.

The Plan:

When you know you’re going to eat out, think about what foods you’ll choose over the whole day. For example, plan on a light lunch if you’ll eat out at dinnertime. Try not to skip meals, which may make you overindulge later. And most importantly, try not to show up at the restaurant famished! If you’d like to splurge on a higher calorie entrée, plan to skip dessert, and commit to sticking to your plan once in the restaurant.