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Step 1
Start off with a salad. A spring salad has only 5 calories. Add some fat-free dressing, and you have a nice healthy way to start your meal off right. Steer clear of pre-made salads like chicken, tuna or coleslaw; these can easily have 250 calories or more per serving.
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Step 2
Skip the bread. A dinner roll has 110 calories and a biscuit has 180 calories. Butter and other condiments only add to the fat and calorie count.
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Step 3
Choose a smart protein. Chicken breast, pot roast, fish or even a steak can all be a healthy part of your Old Country Buffet meal. Remember to keep your portions small and expect to spend at least 250-300 calories on a protein of your choice. All of their meat entrees have 15 grams of fat or fewer, so you can keep your fat intake in check.
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Step 4
Understand about portion control. Fill up your plate with healthy options, and when your plate is clean, stop eating. Resist the urge to go back for seconds; this is when the excess calories will get you.
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Step 5
Drink water and save room for dessert. Water has no calories and will give you more room for a light dessert. Sample the sugar-free gelatin, which has only 10 calories, or splurge on some frozen yogurt, which has 80 calories.
