Gillian Mckeith | EATING OUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS
This is the time of year when invitations to go out for celebratory and holiday meals might come in. On receiving these invitations you may say something like, “ Oh well, I’ll just have to go off the rails until after New Year”, or you might think “I can’t possibly go to that event, since it will spoil all the work I’ve put into my body and health”. Get rid of all this doubtful self-talk! Enjoy your life. Going out and having fun with friends and family is an important part of life. So I want you to be able to say “YES” to your invitations without fretting about falling off the wagon. Give yourself permission to let-go, have fun and enjoy everything!
However, you no longer need to equate fun and letting-go with gorging on bad food or drinking copious amounts of alcohol. I often have the most vociferous laughs and gregarious fun times with absolutely no booze. You don’t need to get drunk or even drink alcohol to enjoy yourself. Be a leader, rather than a follower.
I grew up in Scotland where there were loads of sheep everywhere in the countryside. Sheep follow. As a human being, you don’t need to aimlessly follow. When you make contact with who you really are, in effect feel what you truly want and need in life, and lead toward your aspirations — that’s the way to move toward your personal fulfilment. Following what others want or tell you to do only leads to an unhappy life. Below I give you ways that you can lead yourself and others onto your path. Be a Leader. It improves your life and the life of others when we can be who we really are.
Here are my Top Tips for Eating Out:
• Don’t make the mistake of not eating all day in order to save yourself for the evening binge. This will slow your metabolism and disconnect you from your hunger signals meaning once you start eating you won’t know when to stop. Slowing the metabolism in this way can also result in weight gain. Instead eat a healthy breakfast and lunch and have a snack mid-afternoon. That way you’ll be hungry, but not starving when it comes to your meal out in the evening and you’ll be able to let your appetite guide you as to how much to eat. Just make sure there is food that you can eat when you go out — otherwise you may need to eat a light dinner just in case.
• Look through the restaurant menu for words such as grilled, baked steamed. Avoid deep fried foods, battered foods and creamy sauces and dressings.
•Ask for adjustments to the menu where necessary. Remember don’t be a follower!
• If a bread basket is put on the table, consider whether you really need bread with your meal. There may be better foods you can eat instead. You may even request that the bread not be placed onto the table or at least not on your plate.
• If food is battered, remove the batter and eat the fish or vegetables inside.
• Opt for marinara/tomato sauces rather than creamy sauces. Go for vinaigrette style salad dressings rather than mayonnaise.
• Ensure that you get vegetables or salads with your meal. These may need to be ordered separately.
• Eat slowly, chew well. Take your time. Savour your food — this allows your appetite to register when you are full. Give thanks for the food.
• Drink water with a slice of lemon instead of loading up with alcohol. The occasional glass of wine or champagne may be ok for special occasions, but don’t let the time of year become an excuse for overdoing it. Pineapple juice could also be a nice substitute. How about vegetable or tomato juice?
Some examples of good options to choose in different types of restaurant include:
Indian — lentil dahl, chaanadahl (chickpea curry), vegetable curries, tandoori fish or chicken and salads are all good options.
Chinese — vegetable stir fries with tofu or black bean sauce, crispy seaweed, chicken dishes, edamame, rice.
French — grilled fish or chicken with vegetables, salads.
Italian — salad nicoise, risotto, grilled or roasted Mediterranean vegetables, chicken or fish dishes.
Thai — vegetable stir fries, vegetable curries in coconut based sauces, rice noodles, soups, fish dishes and vegetable dishes.
American — chicken or fish dishes with vegetables, Caesar salad.
Have a great holiday season!
Wishing you love and light,
Gillian McKeith
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