Going out ? On a diet

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For those who lost weight when you started what would you eat when you would go out? I just started and we are going out do you guys eat before ? Do you guys find healthier options ? Or will you guys still eat the same just a little less. Please any tips would help

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I do not hold myself when I'm going out. If you eat healthy overall, it's not one meal out that's going to put you out of tracks, unless you're an Olympic athlete.
The same way eating one salad wont make you lose weight.

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This is the wrong group for this post, this group is a debate room for controversial topics. You may want to move this to a more appropriate group where you’re more likely to get the helpful responses you’re looking for.

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This isn’t controversial. You need to move it to another room 
Here’s something that may be controversial: I think dieting is incredibly toxic and is often pushed to women so we fit the societal view of what “looks good” even to the detriment of our own selves.

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I’m not trying to lose weight but I eat healthy overall so when I do go out, I generally get something grilled with veggies, salmon or other fish, salad or a filet mignon if I’m craving red meat. If it’s breakfast I’ll get a veggie omelette or skillet with fruit.

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I would advise against restricting or setting unnecessary food rules and I would definitely say don't eat before you go out. There aren't "good foods" and "bad foods," there's just food. Some are more beneficial long-term than others, but worrying overly much about how to handle a night out will take the fun out of everything. Eat what you are hungry for and pay attention to how your body feels as you eat. If you are genuinely full 3/4 of the way through your meal, stop eating and take the rest home. If you are still hungry, finish your meal. Get dessert if you genuinely have room to eat it comfortably. If you're full, skip dessert. Paying attention to what your body is telling you is healthier than restricting and being hungry or forcing yourself and being uncomfortably full. Also, as Steph said, one meal out isn't going to ruin everything, nor is one salad going to fix everything. As much as possible looks for foods that hit the hunger-crushing combination of fibre, healthy fat, and protein, which will be satiating while also keeping you feeling energized.

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Most always you will be able to find something yummy that fits within the lifestyle you are looking for. A little cheat meal once in a while won’t do anything to you, but I also know what it’s like to feel like you are working hard and making progress towards your goals and not wanting to ruin that. Losing weight in a healthy way is as much mental as it is physical and sometimes it’s better mentally to know you made the best choice possible 😊

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I would probably eat what I wanted and cry later 😂 but one meal ain’t gonna make a difference if you eating good all the rest of the time ❤️❤️💙💙

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So, you clearly posted this in a “Health and Lifestyle” group that does not specify controversial topics, not sure what those comments are about because you’re in the correct group. 
Now as far as your question, I had to remove my temptations which was anything sweet, and find low fat/low carb alternatives to what I normally would eat. It was just about making different/better choices for me. It’s different for everyone, though.

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It depends. If my eating and weightloss goals have been on track for the week, I might splurge and just eat what I want (but not overeat). If I want to eat healthy, then usually I'll first see if the restaurant provides their nutritional information online, as many do (especially chain restaurants) so I can plan ahead what will best fit the calorie range I want. Sometimes that means eating lighter meals or skipping snacks the rest of the day to make "room" in my calorie intake range for the day. I'd I can't find nutrition info, then I'll try to find whatever options are typically more healthy....grilled chicken, flank steak, etc. I do not have the restraint to eat only half of a favorite dish, so I wouldn't order a calorie dense meal unless it was already my plan to eat extra calories that day.

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I didnt restrict what i ordered when going out but I would immediately ask for a to-go box (vs waiting until the end of the meal) and put half of it away for later. Restaurant portions are huge and that's usually a bigger issue than what you order.

Going out ? On a diet

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