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My Tips for Eating Out at a Restaurant When Trying to Stick to Your Diet! (If this is your cheat meal, then obviously some of these things may not need apply).

• Don’t go starving. You are less likely to choose the greasiest, most unhealthy thing on the menu if you don’t go to the restaurant ravenous. Have a small snack consisting of protein about an hour or so before you leave. 
• Avoid the bread basket or chips and salsa. It’s easy to mindlessly fill up on the empty carbs before your meal even arrives. The chips and bread can add hundreds of calories to what could have been a low-calorie night out.
• Skip the appetizer. As with the bread basket, it can add hundreds more calories and probably a lot more UNhealthy fats and simple carbs to what could be a healthy night out. If you do pick an appetizer, choose something that isn’t fried or packed with things like full fat cheeses.
• If you order a salad before your meal, be aware that while most side salads ARE low in calories (if they aren’t littered with nuts, dried fruit, cheese or croutons)… most dressings are LOADED with sugar and fat. Avoid creamy dressings like ranch, blue cheese and thousand island. Choose vinaigrettes instead. While vinaigrettes can still be high in calories, fat and sugar, they are the “safer” choice.
• The above-mentioned guideline about side salads applies to regular salads as well. A lot of people assume if they order a salad, they are choosing something healthy and relatively low in calories. Think again! Most salads can pack more calories, sugar and fats than a burger and fries combined! Things like dried fruit, nuts, full-fat cheeses, croutons and other toppings will make what was originally a low calorie, low fat, low sugar bowl of lettuce/spinach and turn it into a mound of calorie overload. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t order a salad, it just means you should be aware that you are not necessarily choosing something that will work with your daily macros/calorie intake.
• Avoid ordering foods that have any of these words before them: breaded, battered, crispy, crunchy, crusted, buttered, cheesy, country-style, creamy, glazed, gooey, honey-dipped, melted, smothered or fried. These are all extremely good indicators of un-healthy, fat, carb and sugar-loaded junk!
• Look instead for options that contain the following: baked, broiled, roasted, fresh, multi-grain, broth, seared, poached, grilled, sautéed, spiced, and steamed.
• Don’t be afraid to ask the server for the nutrition facts menu. California is required to provide one I believe (I see them all over now!) That way you can make an even more specific choice! This way, you can also scope out substitutes for some of the ingredients and/or sides that your meal comes with!
• Also, don’t be afraid to ask for things on the side! Dressings, marinades, high-calorie toppings and adders, syrups and other extras can be more easily controlled if you can put them on yourself! Don’t add salt! I can almost GUARANTEE whatever you wind up ordering will likely come loaded with salt.
• Restaurants are notorious for WAY overdoing the portion sizes. Save half or more of your meal for later! That way you can get two or more meals out of it! You can ask the server to pack half of it up before it even gets to your table. (Or if you have the will-power, eat half and ask for a to go box after).
• Also, consider ordering something to split with a friend, family member or significant other! That way you don’t have to worry about carry the leftovers home and you can both enjoy a lighter dinner!
• Lastly, skip dessert. You’ll be glad you did. Some single slices of cheesecake and other goodies can pack more than 1,000 calories!!!

While you might be thinking “I don’t want to be annoying by asking for all kinds of ingredients on the side”… don’t. If the restaurant had been smart enough to provide healthier options, they wouldn’t have had to worry about people ordering substitutes and giving special instructions. In addition, remember that many people with severe food allergies also must ask the server to have the food prepared sans their allergen! Don’t be shy about speaking up! If it’s a first date or something, I might understand the hesitation… but even still… don’t be afraid to ask nicely for what you want!

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Running Tips:

1. Wear spandex shorts under your regular running shorts so you don’t chafe
2. Cotton socks will only lead to blisters; invest in socks designed for running.
3. Join your local running club—check with your local running store fitness center and/or recreation department to find one
4. Find a committed running partner. It is much harder to skip a run when you have someone else depending on you
5. Remember that- It gets easier.
6. Accept and appreciate the fact that not every single run can be a good one
7. Do not compare yourself to others. Run within yourself and for yourself first.
8. Even a bad run is better then no run at all
9. If you normally run with music try skipping it and listening to your feet to hear your pace and your gait
10. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t experience weight loss immediately
11. Start a running blog, to see your progress and set goals
12. Hydrate. Make it a habit to drink water throughout the day
13. On long runs eat something every hour—whether you feel like it or not
14. During longer runs if you don’t like to carry water take some cash in your pocket pouch or a shoe wallet. Run a route where there’s a corner store that you can use as a pit stop to pick up your water and maybe use the bathroom
15. To aid recovery the most crucial time to eat and drink is in the hour immediately after you run
16. Use Vaseline or BodyGlide wherever things rub. They will help prevent blisters and chafing
17. Do not increase your mileage more than 10 percent per week
18. If you are prone to shin splints and lower leg pain try running soft trails for your Training runs and save the asphalt for race day
19. Do not run two hard days back-to-back
20. Ice aches and pains immediately
21. Pay attention to your form. Try to run lightly to minimize impact that could lead to injury
22. When running don’t forget the bug spray, sunscreen and a hat- BIG TIME!
23. Neosporin (or another antibiotic cream) is good for chafed areas
24. Make sure you cut your toenails short enough so they don’t jam into your Shoes
25. Be careful about running on paths that force you to run consistently on a slant. It’s hard on the hips knees
26. Don’t stretch before a run. Warm up by walking briskly or jogging slowly for several minutes
27. Do not ice for more than 20 minutes at a time
28. For beginners, set mini goals to keep you motivated. (Can be minutes [run 5, walk 10], run between street lights then walk between street lights, run till the next bus stop, until you pass a car on the street)
29. Do not use the hot tub after a race. It will increase inflammation and hinder healing
30. Be aware of cyclists approaching you from behind and try to keep to the right. Try to pay special attention when running with music
31. Run facing traffic.
32. Never assume a car sees you
33. Doubleknot your shoe laces so they will not come undone when you run\
34. If you listen to music, put earbuds in the go inside your ear, if you are usuing the ones that sit in your ear, it will fall out
35. Buy yourself some actual running shoes from an actual running store because running in junk “sneakers” will destroy your feet and your legs
36. At first keep your runs short and slow to avoid injury and soreness so you do not quit.
37. If you are breathing too hard slow down or walk a bit until you feel comfortable again
38. Pick your route close to home (out your front door)—the more convenient it is the better chance you will have sticking with it.
39. Set realistic short term and long term goals
40. Remember Soreness one to two days after a run is normal (delayed onset muscle soreness).
41. There’s no shame in walking
42. Four laps around the local the high school track equals one mile
43. Vary your training routes. This will prevent boredom and prevent your body from getting acclimated
44. Push through rough spots by focusing on the sounds of your breath and feet touching the ground
45. Do abdominal breathing to get rid of side cramps
46. Run on trails if at all possible. It will be easier on your body and you’ll love it
47. Dress as if it is 10 degrees warmer than the temperature on the thermometer
48. Run early in the morning or later in evening to avoid mid-day heat
49. To keep cool in hot weather soak a bandana in cold water wring it out a bit and tie it loosely around your neck
50. In the winter dress in layers (coolmax or other technical clothing) and wear a headband over your running hat to cover your ears

These are SO helpful! I’ve finally started running and these tips will help me and get me more motivated! (:
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