Eating out and takeaways

starters such as soup / melon/ corn on the cob (no butter), side salad (without dressing or mayonnaise)

soup and a main course rather than a main course and pudding

a smaller (½ size) portion of main course / pudding

grilled fish or fish steaks

casserole steak or potato topped pie

boiled or baked potatoes

grilled chicken, plain chicken breast/chicken kebabs

healthier fillings for baked potatoes like beans, tuna and sweetcorn

1 or 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream if choosing desert

a small plain burger with  diet drink

all you can eat’ buffets

fried foods like chips and pastry 

foods like steak pie

deep fried chicken / chicken kiev

apple pie or sponge and 

custard or cream

‘going large’ with a meal

a burger with mayonnaise/cheese,

fries and milkshake

fried fish in batter or breadcrumbs

cheese, coleslaw and other high fat fillings on baked potatoes/sandwiches

to share a portion

fortnightly or monthly treat

boiled rice

noodle or rice dishes with plenty of vegetables

smaller size pizza with a thin base and vegetables/lean meat toppings

choose a low calorie drink

Tandoori or vegetable type curries with tomato based sauce

thicker cut chips without salt and share a portion

small chapatti

fish in breadcrumbs

lean grilled burgers with salad

fried rice

sweet and sour or deep fried/battered dishes

creamy curry sauces like Korma or Passanda

thin chips/fries

pies, deep fried sausages or puddings

milkshake with meal

naan bread

deep fried pakoras, samosas and poppadoms

fish in batter

extras like cheese/mayonnaise and chips