Methodology
Fat Loss for People Who Eat Out a Lot
Francesco Zen, founder of ZTraining · Last updated June 19, 2026
The same rule, every time
For clients who eat out constantly, the approach doesn't change from one restaurant to the next: fish or lean protein, vegetables, everything grilled rather than fried or sauced. Most kitchens can accommodate this without it feeling like a compromise on the meal itself.
"It always works, if there's the will to ask for it."
Why this isn't actually restrictive
A genuinely good restaurant wants you to enjoy the meal, and a simple ask, lower fat, no added sugar, grilled not fried, almost never gets refused. The limiting factor isn't the restaurant. It's whether the request gets made in the first place.
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Francesco Zen is the founder of ZTraining and ZLIFE, with 18 years of coaching experience working with executives across the UK, US, and UAE. He built Mr Z, an AI coach trained on his methodology to bring the same approach to a wider audience.