Homobody Tip #54: Get help from the waiter

A lot of people think it is hard to eat out a lot and lose weight.

Au contraire!

All you gotta do is get your server to take the plate away before you overeat.

Even if you’ve only eaten half of your meal.

When you are satisfied, you are DONE. When you start to feel the food sitting in your stomach, you are DONE. When you notice that the last few bites don’t taste as good as the first ones, you are DONE.

Then, when the waiter comes to refill your water glass or to check on the table, say “You can take this away now.”

If your waiter is nowhere to be found, you may need to beckon a busboy or a different server to clear your dish.

I like to do this without announcing to my table that I am done. I find that when I do, I am met with annoying comments like “you’re done already? you’ve hardly eaten! aren’t you going to finish? didn’t you like it?” Instead, the plate is gone before anyone can open their mouths. And if someone has something to say about it after, well it’s too late. I usually just say that I wasn’t that hungry or I had a late lunch or something that can’t be argued, and then I change the subject.

One thing to keep in mind is that restaurant food is often very rich. Chefs add extra oil, salt, butter, cheese, etc, to make the foods more flavorful, so a small amount may be all you need to be satisfied. Don’t be afraid of eating only a little bit of your food.

And remember, say no to doggie bags!

Written by Charlie Fields, RKC.
Charlie is a Russian Kettlebell Certified Personal and Small Group Trainer in San Diego. His training focuses on fat loss for San Diego men and women who are tired of not getting results from their workouts! Charlie trains clients individually in their homes or in small groups at San Diego parks. He can be reached by e-mail or by phone at (619) 723-5674. New clients get their first in-home session for only one dollar! Click here to sign up!
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