How to control your cravings while eating out at a restaurant

I am a HUGE foodie, and so is my boyfriend (who is also a cook), so you can only imagine how hard it is for me to eat healthy 24/7. I do try my best though!

Being a foodie requires you to want to go out and try tons of different restaurants! It is not a bad thing, BUT there are ways you can portion your meals, so that you don't feel as guilty once the meal is over. When I go to certain restaurants, I do like to splurge, because let's face it, you can't get that sort of food at home! If you are on a diet, chances are, you'll want to eat a salad, which is OK, but if you have little self-control like I do, you are going straight for that piece of crostini, or that gnocchi!

I see it this way.... if you spend your entire week eating clean and healthy, then all you have to do when you go out for a nice dinner, is eat smaller portions! If there happens to be a pasta dish in front of your face, and you just can't resist it, take a small spoonful of it and enjoy! It doesn't hurt to have a tiny spoonful of that AMAZING pasta on your plate =).

Also, you can modify your meal as well.... such as swapping out those tasty french fries for some steamed veggies or a nice side salad. Where there is a will, there is a way! At the end of the day, it is all about motivation and self-control. You don't have to torture yourself by not going out to eat, or enjoying that chicken parm for one night!