Have you Tried Any of these Weekend Tips

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Have you Tried Any of these Weekend Tips
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Sun, 04-19-2009 - 12:08am

Have you tried/used any of these ?
Let us know if they worked for you :)


The Weekend Warrior: 3 Tips for Eating Out and Staying Healthy

We've got 14 great tips for avoiding restaurant weight gain, but here are just a few to keep in mind when you hit the streets this weekend with your girlfriends.



  • Always ask how dishes are prepared. Are they baked? Are they broiled? Are they prepared with butter or oil? Ask what's in the sauce, ask what's in the soup, ask what's in the dressing. Servers are becoming accustomed to fielding these types of questions, so don't worry about pestering them.
  • If none of the entrees seem appropriate, consider ordering two appetizers. Steer clear of anything breaded or fried.
  • Order clear soups, broths or tomato-based soups instead of chowders or creamy soups (they most likely contain cream).




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Registered: 03-04-2005
Sun, 04-19-2009 - 10:17am
Yes, I have used these ! I always ask how something is cooked and will ask for changes if I need to : )

Right now I am more into cooking and eating at home so I don't have to wonder how something is cooked : )
 

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Registered: 06-09-2008
Sun, 04-19-2009 - 11:29am

No, I usually don't ask how something is cooked-I am guilty of that. I generally figure that everything has been cooked in butter-vegetables, etc.

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sun, 04-19-2009 - 3:17pm
Glad to hear you've done these Lisa,
Even better cooking at home though :)




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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sun, 04-19-2009 - 3:18pm
Hi Megan,
Sometimes better off not knowing right
Cooking at home definitely puts you in more control.
Great you don't eat out too much.
Thanks for taking a look :)




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