Simple Fast-food or Restaurant Strategy

Instead of agonizing over what to eat, stick to this simple strategy: salad topped with grilled chicken, skip the croutons, light dressing on the side, water or unsweetened coffee or tea. Dip the tines of our fork into the dressing to get a taste in each bite. You'll probably eat less than half of the dressing this way. You should easily be able to eat less than 500 calories for the meal while getting your veggies and protein. (click title for more info)

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my little drive-thru and take out secret

ORDER A KIDS MEAL..today my co-workers ordered lunch from a local deli, i ordered a kids turkey and cheese on wheat with organic baby carrots instead of chips..300ish calories..& im really full..even if you go to mcdonalds & get a kids meal [not the big kids meal, the regular one] & get apple dippers & diet soda, you get your taste for mickey d's with WAY fewer calories..i dont recommend doing this often with fast food but every once in a while wont hurt..its all about good choices & moderati...

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35318_my_little_drivethru_and_take_out_secret

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Apples

Apples really are almost a perfect food. I eat several a day!

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Toss It In The Trash!

If I make something and it's awful or if the portion is way too large or has too much sodium or is just wrong, I don't hesitate to toss it in the trash. I'm not listening to that voice saying, "eat everything on your plate." I know if it's in the garbage, it's gone and sometimes that is the best thing for me. Waste is bad, but weight is a killer! 30

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34542_toss_it_in_the_trash

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100 Calorie Flatbread Sandwich

I love a top and bottom to my sandwiches. I discovered whole grain 100 calorie rolls... they are made by several different companies. I have my turkey BLT's, my soy burgers. my PB and J and all sorts of sandwiches on them. I have even lightly toasted each 1/2, added sugar sub. and cinnamon for a sweet treat with evening tea.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35864_100_calorie_flatbread_sandwich

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Vegetable servings in noodles?!

Ronzoni brand pasta came out with a kind called "Garden Delight". You get a full serving of veggies in 4 oz of it! Great way to sneak it in on the kids. 4

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34638_vegetable_servings_in_noodles

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Peanut Butter "Ice Cream"

Hopefully I am not reposting this (my apologies if someone has already come up with this)
When I want ice cream, lately I take one TBSP of Peanut butter and 2 TBSP of Fat Free cool whip and mix it all up, put in the freezer for a bit and when it comes out it tastes pretty close to a PB shake!! But with way less guilt...it's a small amount rich enough to satisfy those cravings.
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Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34974_peanut_butter_ice_cream

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