BB: Being a Chicago foodie, you are always dining out and trying new and delicious meals all around Chicago; what are your tips to keeping a fit figure when you’re eating out often?
I do love to go out to eat, but it can definitely be tough on my waistline. I am really regimented about hitting the treadmill a few days a week and then I also walk everywhere. It puts me in a frame of mind where I am making better food choices throughout the week– at home and at restaurants. And I also have the luxury of being able to walk to and from work everyday, which I love! Even if I can’t make it to the gym, my commute helps me log about 1.5 miles of walking everyday.
And for the sake of my health (and my wallet), I try to keep my dining out limited to only a few times a week. On weekdays I have breakfast at home and I almost always pack a lunch and then I come home and make dinner on most nights too. Being able to control what I eat for the majority of the week makes me feel a little better about splurging at restaurants.
Another tip: Order dessert, but share it with someone else!
