Avoid eating out. I’m kind of kidding, but it goes without
saying that eating out at chain restaurants on a regular basis probably isn’t a
good idea.
Lobby for restaurant-picking powers. If you’re deigning to eat out, the least
your companions can do is let you pick the place. Pro-tip: don’t use the word “deign” when
trying to pick the restaurant.
Be a super modern forager. Scan the menu for anything that might
work. If you’re eating Mexican, get the
fajitas and lose the rice, beans, and tortillas while upping the veggies, meat,
and guacamole.
Make special requests. Yep, you’re gonna have to be “that guy” who
customizes his order so much that the final product is completely
unrecognizable form the original. Expect
eye rolls and audible sighs, but those are a small price to pay for eating
right.
Remember the 80/20 principle. Think of this as your “20.” As long as you’ve been eating and exercising
right consistently, one random meal isn’t going to throw you off. Besides, you’ll probably wake up regretting
it and will be even more strict with the food and the workouts.
Make substitutions. All restaurants have vegetables. Most of them will be happy to swap out the
starchy foods like rice, bread, or potatoes for steamed or grilled veggies.
Get stuff on the side. For sauces and dressings of indeterminate
origin, ask for them on the side. That
way you can control their distribution rather than letting the cook slather
your food with it.
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