She Lost 28 Pounds Eating in Restaurants by Following These 4 Rules

Just because you are trying to lose weight doesn't mean you can't eat out at your favorite restaurants – you just have to make smarter choices. Luisana Carrero is a nutrition coach and social media influencer who knows how to lose weight and keep it off from personal experience. In fact, she ended up losing 28 pounds in 4 months by cleaning up her diet and following some simple rules. A new post reveals how she dines out while still losing weight. "My 4 rules for eating out at restaurants that helped me lose 28 pounds," she captioned the Instagram post.

Prioritize Protein

Her first rule? Prioritize protein. "I like to think about building my meal around protein, and I opt for foods like grilled chicken or steak. Ask to double the protein if possible to stay fuller longer," she says in her post.

Ask for Dressings and Sauces on the Side

Also, beware of condiments. "Keep dressings and sauces on the side. Dressings and sauces are often calorie-dense, and restaurants tend to overdo it. Having them on the side gives me control over how much I use," she says.

Pay Attention to Portion Size

Next, the size of your meal matters. "I control my portions," she says. Restaurant portions can be huge. If that's the case, I eat half of the meal and save the rest for later or share it with someone."

Start with a Salad

She also recommends ordering a salad: " I start my meal with a side salad with dressing on the side. This gives me some volume and fiber and helps me feel full without adding many calories," she says.

Be Mindful

Finally, her last tip is to be mindful. "I like to enjoy and try different foods, but that doesn't mean I need to eat them all. If I don't really love something, I know I don't have to finish it!"

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Here Is What She Stocks Up On at Costco, Starting with Protein

In another post she detailed everything she stops for at Costco, starting with protein.

• Chicken Breast: "Fully cooked or raw," she reveals.
• Ready to Drink Protein Shakes: "Nurri or Fairlife – I like the ones with 30g of protein," she says.
• Steak Bites: "This is a new find, and they're delicious," she says in the post.

She Likes These Dairy/Egg Products

She also stocks up on dairy products, including eggs:

• Egg whites
• Eggs
• Low Fat Cottage Cheese
• Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt
• Oikos Greek yogurt
• Feta Cheese
• Unsweetened Almond Milk.

Fruits and Veggies That She Gets

As for fruit and veggies, she keeps it simple:

• Spring mix
• Romaine lettuce
• Spinach
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Peppers.

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She Also Gets Healthy Fats

Here is her list of healthy fats:

• Olive oil
• Avocados
• Natural peanut butter: "Check the ingredients, make sure there's only peanuts and salt," she says, noting that this is "cheaper at Costco."
• Grass Fed Butter: Also "cheaper at Costco."

And, She Also Buys These Carbs

Her go-to carbs at Costco are:

• Whole Grain bread: "Dave's Killer is my fave," she says.
• Corn tortillas
• White rice
• Potatoes
• Frozen Berries
• Apples.

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