Tip Tuesday :)

Small disclaimer:  Any of the Tips or Tools that I mention in Tips/Tools Tuesdays is one that I may follow or use but that does not mean that you have to use them if you do not wish to do so. These tools or tips, while helpful in my own experience, are not required for weight loss and I do not endorse any particular brand or company.  Please also keep in mind your own experiences with them may differ from mine.


Hey everyone!  I hope that you had a wonderful weekend.  Today's entry is going to be my first Tips/Tools Tuesdays. This first tip is one that might be particularly helpful for those of you who still eat out at sit down restaurants especially ones that you know offer large portions or if there are not a lot of healthier entree options.  When you order your meal, ask the server if they could put half of it in a to-go box for you to take home and only bring the other half to the table.   By having only half the portion brought to the table, it may help to keep you from overeating during the meal and in one sitting.  Another tip that could help reduce the likelihood of overeating would be to eat a small simple side salad for an appetizer (avoid toppings such as croutons, bacon bits, rich creamy dressing, etc.) and drink a full glass of water prior to your main entree.  A final tip would be to have water rather than soda or sweetened drinks (such as cocktails or sweet tea).  This tip may not only may this save inches on your waistline, it will save you dollars on your bill!  I know it is hard not to eat out at restaurants at times, especially for events like special occasions, but I hope that you find these tips useful next time you go out to eat.  I'm definitely going to try to start using them more often myself.  Good luck and stay positive!