Do you like to eat out? Do you and your significant other have a favorite restaurant you haunt?
When Jules and I married, people were generous with gift cards to local restaurants. We learned early on many American food chains serve calorie-dense large portions so when we went out to eat we started splitting an entree and a dessert. We still do.
You might think, “I want the whole thing. What if I’m still hungry after eating just half?”
Don’t be hungry. You Thriving is not about deprivation. It’s about intentional, informed, happy living. In this case remember the levels of hunger (https://youthrivenet.wordpress.com/2022/03/31/029-3-levels-of-hungry-3-levels-of-full/). Listen and respond to levels of hunger early. Often before we eat out I’ll snack on trail mix or drink a meal replacement shake while driving home. Jules might eat a string cheese and an apple. This keeps hunger at bay, adds nutrients to the likely less nutritious meal we’re about to split, and promotes satiety overall.
New habit to try: Split an entree and a dessert.
We feel better after the meal and we spend less money too! It’s easier on the waistline and on the bank account.
For more ideas check out ChooseFI podcast 151R Fit Waist, Fat Wallet podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choosefi/id1187770032?i=1000455655631
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