While it may be tempting to have an alcoholic beverage with your meal, especially if your clients choose to do so, fight the urge. Alcohol gives you a lot of empty calories. For example, a can of beer equals 150 calories while five ounces of wine equals 100 calories.

To cut the calories of your drink in half, order a wine spritzer instead, as these are composed of an equal mixture of white wine and club soda. Or better yet, to keep a clear head and to remain focused on the fact that this is a working lunch, order mineral water with a slice of lemon.

Having a lunch time meeting at a restaurant does not have to spell disaster for your digestive system, and it does not have to mean that the numbers on the scale will continue to rise. All it takes is a little knowledge of what to order and what not to order.