I love Mexican food!

fatmommy

I am meeting some friends at a Mexican restaurant this weekend, and I don't want to blow all my hard work with one meal. What do you get for a splurge meal that isn't a full day's worth of calories?

Lambrah

Anything in a tortilla or a wrap usually packs alot of cals. Try getting a meat(chicken, pork, steak) on a bed of rice. See what soups they have.

PikaKnight

fatmommy wrote: »

I am meeting some friends at a Mexican restaurant this weekend, and I don't want to blow all my hard work with one meal. What do you get for a splurge meal that isn't a full day's worth of calories?

From your ticker on your profile, it says you've lost 32lbs. I highly highly doubt there is any possible way you can blow your progress over one day, let alone one meal.

occultllama

I hate Mexican, too much tortilla, cheese, and corn chips for me.

fallingtrees

Cheese, cream sauces, sour cream, and guacamole are high-calorie. So is anything deep-fried. Big flour tortillas also. Margaritas are out of the question.

The good news is that traditional Mexican food is not really that rich. We've Americanized it into the mess it is. Fish or shrimp tacos, grilled meats, fajitas...lots of good stuff is available. Corn tortillas are not too bad a carb hit, and they are whole grain. Sangria might be a better drink choice.

Oh, and try to stay out of the chips. That's the hardest challenge for me.

SLLRunner

fatmommy wrote: »

I am meeting some friends at a Mexican restaurant this weekend, and I don't want to blow all my hard work with one meal. What do you get for a splurge meal that isn't a full day's worth of calories?

Whatever I want. If I know I'm going out for a big meal, I put some calories in the bank to save for the big day, or I accept that I'm going to go over that day log it in, and move on.

RodaRose

Stay away from the cheese and the chips.
For example, enchiladas without the cheese would be great. Also Stuffed Poblano Chiles ("Chiles Rellenos") without the cheese. Certainly check the grilled menu. Enjoy yourself.

paulandrachelk

Enchiladas without the cheese are tortillas and chile rellenos with the cheese are chiles.

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fatmommy

From your ticker on your profile, it says you've lost 32lbs. I highly highly doubt there is any possible way you can blow your progress over one day, let alone one meal. [/quote]

About a year ago I lost 40 pounds, but it was because of untreated type II diabetes. The weight has been creeping back on because I love food! Now, I am trying to loose the rest of the weight I gained back.

clambert1273

I personally would enjoy it all... eat, drink and be happy... log it and go forward to tomorrow. One day didn't cause damage and one day isn't going to undo it all either.

PRMinx

When I go out to Mexican, it's pretty much going to be a day's worth of calories for me. Because I don't say no to Margaritas and the chips....mmmmm...chips.

Haha. But, I personally really like fajitias. Always have. I'll usually have one in the tortilla and then just eat the meat and veggies on their own.

Slashnl

paulandrachelk wrote: »

Enchiladas without the cheese are tortillas and chile rellenos with the cheese are chiles.

+1

Lourdesong

As most people said, I would avoid the chips and torillas, and opt for a dish that's heavy on the meat and veggies, like fajita's.

You could just order whatever you want, eat a small portion and box most of it to take home, or enjoy your meal there but be more restrictive the day of and the day after to compensate.

jemhh

I get huevos con chorizo and a side dish of guacamole to eat with a spoon. Margarita is optional.

emilymean

My advice, do your research before you go and plan around what you expect to eat calorie-wise (be it for that day or for the week ~ ie, cut back 50 cals per day for the week). Stick with corn tortillas and water or unsweetened tea. Caldo soup is great this time of year. Have fun!!

prattiger65

Op, bank some calories in advance if you can. Go out and enjoy yourself. Life is too short to overthink this stuff. Even if you exceed your daily limit by 2k, its not a big deal. I look at this as truly a lifestyle, meaning that my calorie goal is a rolling number over time. So, I take a very long term look at calories. I aim for a daily limit and I don't worry if I miss that, if I am under at the end of a day...win, end of a week....win, end of a month...win. I hope you enjoy your meal with your friends.

JulieAnn72

I usually get fajitas and then just eat one of the tortillas. I eat the rest of the meat and veggies without tortillas. And I don't add cheese since there's plenty of flavor without it. I do usually splurge on the guacamole though!

fallingtrees

Oh, and don't freak out over the sodium-induced weight gain the next day.

melimomTARDIS

I get veggie fajitas, with corn tortillas. I ask them to pretty please cook either without oil or very little.

I eat a ton of salsa/guac with my corn tortillas and stay off the scale for a few days.

girlviernes

Fajitas are a good choice. I also like corn tortilla tacos.

JLFIT247

My advice for you is to eat a small snack (preferably high in fiber) before you head out, that way you are not starving when you arrive and you can help eliminate over indulging. A meal that I always go for when I am at a Mexican restaurant is chicken fajitas. Tell the server to leave off the sour cream and use corn tortillas. Make yourself a couple great tacos with grilled chicken and veggies and you are good to go. Also, try to avoid the chips...often before our meal even get to the table we have already eaten hundred of calories in chips and salsa!

TheVirgoddess

SLLRunner wrote: »

fatmommy wrote: »

I am meeting some friends at a Mexican restaurant this weekend, and I don't want to blow all my hard work with one meal. What do you get for a splurge meal that isn't a full day's worth of calories?

Whatever I want. If I know I'm going out for a big meal, I put some calories in the bank to save for the big day, or I accept that I'm going to go over that day log it in, and move on.

Exactly this.

I also get chicken fajitas 80% of the time - it gives you a lot of control over the calories.

Lasmartchika

clambert1273 wrote: »

I personally would enjoy it all... eat, drink and be happy... log it and go forward to tomorrow. One day didn't cause damage and one day isn't going to undo it all either.

+1

thatgirlkellib

+1
Haha. But, I personally really like fajitias. Always have. I'll usually have one in the tortilla and then just eat the meat and veggies on their own.

OldWomanRuns

ahhhhh Mexican food - my biggest weakness. When we do go out, yes, I try to avoid the chips - or, take 3 chips and put them on a little plate and eat lots of salsa with a little chip. Fajitas with corn tortilla is your best bet - or, like others have said, order what you like - eat 1/2 of it and take the rest home or leave it if it is too tempting. As they say, one Mexican meal did not make me fat - nor, did one salad make me healthy! It is a daily, weekly, monthly and life time commitment to doing the best lifestyle for you.

SergeantNarwhal

I love it too, who doesn't? I'm from Texas and TexMex less than once a week is a sin around here! But to stay good I just order sides. Black beans, pico de gallo, corn tortillas and maybe a little guacamole and you've got a nice little meal! I always allow myself some chips too, I just count them and stay under 15 or so.

TR0berts

Fried Ice Cream

Jobal54

Calabasitas is a good side and chicken for a meat. Fajitias are good because you can just eat the meat and vegie's and not as much tortillas.

dwanachapman

I would go with shrimp fajita's, with no wrap. I ask for jalapenos to kick it up. I make myself my own little nachos. Our fave Mexican Restaurant has a lower calorie section now, which helps also. Good luck, and enjoy.

jasonmh630

fatmommy wrote: »

I am meeting some friends at a Mexican restaurant this weekend, and I don't want to blow all my hard work with one meal. What do you get for a splurge meal that isn't a full day's worth of calories?

Here's the inverse of that... Splurging on one meal isn't going to blow all of your hard work.