#KarenCallsIt: Don’t Let Summer Celebration Mess You Up – Ways To Stick To Your Diet

While you are downtown at Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration, don’t let your diet go downhill. Here are a few ways you can stick to your diet while enjoying all the festivities!

Be assertive with the wait staff - Ask how foods are prepared, and request that your order be made according to low-fat, low-calorie preparation methods.
Make a meal out of appetizers -  since appetizer portions are often smaller than entrees.

Order salad dressing on the side -  or bring your own. Olive oil and lemon is a healthy and delicious alternative to cheesy restaurant dressings.

Enjoy alcohol in moderation - since it can increase your appetite and lower your inhibitions.

Practice portion control - Don’t eat the whole thing; take some home for lunch or dinner the next day. Try the three-bite rule, especially for desserts.