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A weight loss diet requires maintaining a calorie deficit. However, dining out during a weight loss<\/a> journey often comes with the fear of exceeding your daily calorie limit and overeating. On June 2, fitness coach Aarja Bedi<\/a> addressed this common concern and shared 10 practical hacks she learned from her own weight loss journey to stay on track while eating out. Also read | <\/strong>Woman who dropped 25 kilos in a year shares 6 unpopular weight loss tips for drastic transformation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Follow Follow these 10 hacks to stay guilt-free while eating out during your weight loss journey.(Shutterstock) <\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019re trying to lose fat but also don\u2019t want to skip every birthday dinner or brunch invite; this one\u2019s for you. Here are 10 habits I\u2019ve built that let me eat out, enjoy the moment and stay on track,\u201d Aarja added.<\/p>\n

1. Never skip meals beforehand.<\/p>\n

Starving all day before dinner out just guarantees overeating. Eat light, balanced meals, not nothing.<\/p>\n

2. Hit your protein goals early in the day<\/p>\n

Frontload protein to make sure that you are not scrambling to hit it after a heavy carb-fat meal out.<\/p>\n

3. Keep carbs and fats lower in earlier meals<\/p>\n

To leave some room in the tank, follow this tip, because dinner\u2019s going to be rich anyway.<\/p>\n

4. Drink extra water that day<\/p>\n

This helps with digestion, appetite control, and avoids confusing dehydration for hunger. Also read | <\/strong>Man who dropped from 140 kg to 78 kg shares weight loss secrets: ‘I cut out all processed carbs, stuck to water and tea’<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

5. Try to get in 10k+ steps and\/or a workout<\/p>\n

Movement gives you a cushion, mentally and physically.<\/p>\n

6. Decide on your indulgence ahead of time<\/p>\n

Drinks or dessert, breadbasket or pasta. Not all of it. That one decision keeps everything in check.<\/p>\n

7. Check the menu before if you can<\/p>\n

Not to obsess, just to avoid panic ordering or FOMO. Knowledge leads to relaxation.<\/p>\n

8. Don\u2019t show up starving<\/p>\n

Have a small snack (like a protein shake or fruit) 1 hour before to avoid devouring the table.<\/p>\n

9. Eat mindfully, not emotionally.<\/p>\n

Enjoy and relish your food instead of inhaling it. Consume food, chew slowly.<\/p>\n

10. Get back to your normal routine the next day<\/p>\n

No making up for it. Just water, protein, movement, and moving on. That\u2019s the real flex.<\/p>\n

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.<\/p>\n