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What to do with these kids?!?!
Some ideas are better than others…
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When you’re on a diet or you are just trying to jumpstart a healthier lifestyle, you can find it a real challenge to eat out at your favorite restaurants or simply enjoy an evening out with friends or family. 
Fortunately, many eateries are beginning to establish “lighter” menu items, but the truth about that is there are usually only three to five options in the low-calorie or low-carbohydrate section. It can be so frustrating. But you can still be savvy while enjoying a luxurious dinner if you know what to look for–and what to avoid!
These days, many dining establishments offer free appetizers, such as chips and salsa or rolls with butter. Avoid munching on these too much, as you will tack extra calories onto your meal that you don’t need. If you are very hungry, it is okay to nibble, but use the butter sparingly or not at all.
On that note, you should avoid foods, including soups, that are dairy-based or contain a large dairy component. Cheese, butter, cream, and milk, while being high in protein, are also high in fat and are used generously in many restaurant dishes, making the calorie content soar.
If you decide to order a side salad–or select a salad as your main dish–beware of the dressing that accompanies it. Ask about lighter options instead of the traditional ranch or Caesar, and if there are none available, ask them to place your dressing in a cup on the side so that you can measure out how much of the condiment you would like on your salad.
Avoid fried foods. Instead, opt for menu items that are grilled, baked, or broiled. Instead of going for steak, take a peek at their seafood options. Fish is rich in Omega-3s, fatty acids that support brain development and have other benefits for the human body. Grilled salmon, halibut, and tuna are all fantastic options to keep in mind when you want a satisfying fish dish.
Skip the empty calories that accompany soda and alcohol. Cut the fluff from your bill and keep your overall meal healthier by drinking water.
Cut your portion sizes by sharing a meal with a friend or by asking them to box half the meal before they even serve it to you so you don’t feel tempted to overeat. This might sound a little silly, but it really works!
If you are really concerned, you might want to scope out the menus of local restaurants before you decide on one for your evening out so you know what’s available to you. If the options aren’t satisfactory, keep searching!
About the Author:
Ponti Seafood Grill (http://www.pontiseafoodgrill.com/) is a restaurants Seattle Washington.
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Spain Wins the World Cup!!!!!!!!!
The World Cup is over and Spain sits on top of the world, literally. They have even surpassed Brazil as the number one team on the planet, doing so before the final game even started.
Congratulations go out to the soccer team from Spain, they definitely were the better team in defeating the Netherlands, 1-0 in extra time. I must say, being one of the pre-tournament favorites and the reigning European Champions, it was surprising to see how slowly they started this World Cup Tournament.
While Germany and the Netherlands came out flying, ranking 1 and 2 in goals scored for the tournament, Spain took a more laid back approach. Becoming the lowest scoring team in World Cup history.
Spain’s approach to the game was simple, and quite effective, control the ball by keeping it away from their opponents and score when necessary. While this may seem like a defensive approach to the game of soccer, most of Spain’s goals came late in the game. After they exhausted their opponents. Thus it was easy to score.
Not being a fan of either Spain, Italy or Portugal, due to their constant diving, I was shocked to see how much the Netherlands decided to dive and even try to injure players with high kicks. Aside from that one incidence in the game when ‘half’ the Spanish team decided to lie down in the penalty box, this team was a thrill to watch.
Puyol’s header against Germany was beautiful, and Iniesta’s shot in extra time against the Netherlands, indescribable, even I stood up and cheered.
This team has it all, precision in their passing, finesse with the ball and an immovable force in their captain and goalie, Casillas.
So a toast to Spain and the Netherlands, I will savor the flavors of Sangria and wash it down with a Heineken.
Cheers to the World Cup……The Drink Guy
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Eclipse is out today, so in honor of the third installment of the Twilight series, and because Lynn is crazy addicted to it all, the cheesiest Vampire joke I could find seemed appropriate. She’ll love it anyway, especially the pictures. I don’t get it, but whatever. It was her birthday this week, so Happy Birthday Lynn.
The Cullen Brothers Go To A Bar
Three vampire brothers walk into a bar and sit down at a table.
The waitress comes over and asks the first vampire, Jasper, what he would like.
He responds, “I would like some blood.”
The waitress turns to the second vampire, Emmett, and asks what he would like.
He responds, “I would like some blood.”
The waitress turns to the third vampire, you guessed it, Edward, and asks what he would like.
Edward responds, “I would like some plasma.”
The waitress looks up and says, “Let me see if I have this order correct. You want two bloods and a blood light?”
Groan from The Drink Guy fans!
They should have come to see me and ordered the Eclipse, a signature Drink Guy recipe!
Cheers, Glenn
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Two guys went out into the woods to do a little duck hunting, and while one kept close watch, the other drank a dozen beers. After considerable time passed, a solitary mallard flew over. The sober guy took aim but missed. “Quick!” he shouted to his drunken buddy. “Try and hit that duck!”
The inebriated guy waved his shotgun in the general direction of the sky, pulled the trigger and damned if he didn’t hit the duck.
“That’s incredible!” exclaimed the sober guy.
“Not really,” said the drunk guy. “When there’s a whole fuckin’ flock, you can’t hardly miss!”
One More….
Two executives, Gary and Bill, staggered out of their companies holiday party in New York City. Bill crossed the street, while Gary stumbled into a subway entrance.
When Bill reached the other side he noticed Gary emerging from the subway stairs.
“Where’ve you been?” Bill slurred.
“I don’t know,” replied Gary, “but you should see the train set that guy has in his basement.”
Now This One is Sad and Real, but Funny as Hell
There’s a law on the books in Memphis, Tennessee, whereby a woman is not to drive a car unless a man warns approaching motorists or pedestrians by walking in front of the car that is being driven.
So who gets charged with D.U.I. if the guy has been drinking? Just a thought.
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