7 Tips to Help You Eat Out Without Falling Off Track (Just Like Our Client Lauren Did!)
Many of you are heading off on holidays or juggling event after event—and we get it. The meals out, the drinks, the desserts... it can feel like a fast track to losing progress. But it doesn’t have to be.
At DVP Fitness, we work with real women living real lives. One of our clients, Lauren, a busy mum of two, managed to lose over 8kg while still attending every birthday party, brunch, and family dinner.
How? She learned how to make smart, balanced choices without feeling restricted.
Here are 7 tips we shared with Lauren that helped her confidently eat out, enjoy herself, and still get incredible results:
🍽️ 1. Manage your portions
Follow your hunger cues. Meals out are often oversized. Instead of “cleaning the plate,” check in with how your body feels—most of us can leave 5–8 spoonful’s behind and still feel satisfied.
🍰 2. Share dessert
You don’t have to skip dessert—just share the love. Order one treat and split it with the table. You get the sweet hit without overdoing it.
🍟 3. Avoid super-sizing
Big combos might look like value for money, but they usually come with extra fat, sugar, and sodium that your body doesn’t need. Stick with regular portions.
🥗 4. Make simple swaps
Swap chips or fries for a side of vegetables or salad. You'll still feel full—without the heavy, greasy after-meal slump.
🥄 5. Get sauces on the side
Sauces and dressings can sneak in hundreds of calories. Ask for them on the side and dip lightly to add flavour without the excess.
💧 6. Skip sugary drinks
Stick to water or sparkling water with lemon or lime. If you’re drinking alcohol, 1–2 drinks is a sweet spot for balance.
📲 7. Plan ahead
Check the menu online before you go. Choose a meal that’s high in protein, fibre, and quality carbs, and lower in heavy fats or sugar. Deciding in advance helps you feel calm and confident when ordering.
How We Support Our Clients Like Lauren
At DVP Fitness, our clients aren’t on diets—they’re on a lifestyle shift that works for them long term.
We help you:
Plan for events, holidays & meals out
Choose food that aligns with your goals, culture, and preferences
Learn how to eat well without restriction
Because real progress doesn’t come from perfection—it comes from learning how to navigate life and still show up for yourself.
📌 Need help eating out while hitting your goals?
Book a free 1:1 consultation with a DVP Coach and receive $100 off your coaching package.
(Just a heads up — free consults are only for our 1:1 coaching programs and not available for the 6-week self-guided program)
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