Go Out to Eat With Confidence

November 21, 2022

Go Out to Eat With Confidence

One of my favorite parts of traveling is getting to enjoy delicious cuisines from around the world. I recently spent some time in Europe, and I had plenty of yummy food along the way that I’ll remember for years to come. While I love eating great food, I don’t love feeling bloated or sluggish on my adventures, so I made dining choices during my travels that reflected that. 

Today, I want to talk about how you can enjoy eating out at restaurants confidently. 

I recently went to a two day seminar, and on one of those days, we enjoyed a lunch out at The Cheesecake Factory. The Cheesecake Factory is so delicious, but they aren’t exactly known for having healthy options. So what did I do when it turned out that The Cheesecake Factory was our lunch choice?

I didn’t opt out and go somewhere else with healthier options. I didn’t sit at the table without ordering food. I also didn’t let my plans fall to the wayside. 

I knew that my goal was to have something reasonably light so that I wouldn’t be sleepy and weighed down throughout the rest of the day. So what did I do? I took control of my own plate. 

I chose to go with a turkey burger, but I swapped the bun for lettuce and had a salad on the side instead of greasy fries that I knew I would regret. I added some veggies like pickles and tomatoes to make my meal a little more flavorful, I had iced tea with a lemon on the side, and it all ended up being so delicious. 

My turkey burger was so yummy, completely satisfying, and I didn’t feel like I needed to go for a mid-afternoon nap like I may have with some heavier choices. When faced with lots of dense options, I didn’t choose to ditch lunch or give in to a greasy, heavy meal. I chose to be mindful, take control of my meal, and enjoy lunch out with my colleagues, totally stress-free. 

 

What’s your all-time favorite restaurant? Let me know in the comments!

 

And if you need some inspiration for healthy living, please join me in my Facebook group Never Diet Again for a great community filled with yummy discussion!