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Hey guys, I had planned to try out a new dinner recipe tonight, but had my life interrupted by a migraine.

So instead of a new recipe, I've got a few tips about eating healthier when dining out.

Last night my amazing boyfriend took me out for a late valentines day dinner (he had to work on valentines day, unfortunately). We decided to go out to Kobe's Japanese Steakhouse. For forever, places like that have been one of my favorites! . . . . But, it's not exactly the healthiest food you could choose.

So here's a few pointers on how to enjoy a nice, fun, delicious dinner out that won't ruin your diet or healthy eating goals:

1) Avoid extra appetizers. Most are fried and will only add extra calories. Besides, the soup and salad that come with your hibachi grill meal should be more than enough to tide you over.

2) Opt for shrimp instead of a steak, chicken, or combo entree. Shrimp has less calories than many other meats. It also tastes great without much seasoning or sauces.

3) Check to see if the restaurant you're going to has an "American Style" option. This means that your food will be cooked without any extra sauces. This is great for anyone looking for a lower sodium option.

4) Also check the menu to see if they have a low carb option. I know the rice and noodles taste great, but if you want to keep your calories and carbs to a minimum, it's really best to go with double veggies instead of rice and noodles.

When I got to dinner, I had only planned to order my dinner "american style" because i wanted to be healthier, but still wanted my noodles and rice. The waiter wrote it down wrong, so they brought out extra veggies (and no rice and noodles for me!) to make mine. I didn't want to make them go back and get more, so I just decided it was the universe's way of helping me be healthier. I was a little bummed, but even without the sauce, noodles and rice (but i took a few bites of Tyler's!!) I enjoyed an amazing dinner :)