Surviving Valentine's Day While Sticking with Your Goals!

With Valentine's Day coming up this weekend, alot of you (including me) are going to be celebrating and going out to dinner. But can you stick with your goals while still celebrating? OF COURSE! Here are some simple tips to stay on track while still enjoying yourself 

1. Find out how the dish is prepared (stick with baked, broiled, grilled or steamed)
2. Stay away from condiments (they just add unneeded calories)
3. Plan Ahead (I usually have an idea of what I am going to get when I go somewhere, which keeps me on track)
4. Pick a chain restaurant (most have their menu and calories online)
5. Don't want to go to a change, eat locally! (This is what we will be doing since it is a special occasion and most use fresh, local ingredients instead of additives and preservatives)
6. Order an appetizer for your main dish (they are usually smaller in size so less calories)
7. Swap your sides (stick with veggies not in butter and salads with low calorie dressing or oil and vinegar)
8. Skip the Beer! (go with a vodka, gin or red wine if you would like an adult beverage)
9. Cook at home! (You will know what you are making and are less likely to over eat)
10. Enjoy yourself and share dessert! (I do not usually go out of control when we go out and I do not get dessert but with it being Valentine's day and since we are going to a nice restaurant this year, I might be indulging in dessert and a glass of wine, just share with your lovie)

Hope these tips help you this weekend have enjoy your time with your loved ones 

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