Weekends & restaurants without backsliding: 5 simple rules

The most common weekend mistake is trying to be perfect. A better strategy is picking 1–2 rules you’ll actually follow.

5 rules that give you the most impact

1. One priority: smaller portion, or no sweet drink, or sauce on the side.
2. Sauce on the side: half the sauce is often 100–200 kcal saved.
3. Drinks are the easiest lever: water / zero-cal option instead of sweet.
4. 1.5× portions happen: just mark it honestly.
5. No punishment compensation: make the next meal simpler — not a “fast”.

How to use NutriAI

Take a photo at the restaurant and use quick edits for portion/sauce/drink — it’s control without stress.

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