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esmeraldaRM wrote: »well i went to ihop today and ALL choices were bad even salads were 700+ calories i spent half my calorie budget in one sitting!!
Next time: (1) do not eat there, (2) go for the company, order a cup of coffee and eat something else later, (3) eat half a serving or (4) plan this meal to fit into your calories (eat less the rest of the day) or increase activity. Do not rely on increasing activity too much, this rarely works, especially if you are just beginning.0 -
You make the best choice you can. High protein, sauce on the side, nothing fried.
And most chains have nutrition information online - for future reference, IHOP has some 'simple and fit' options that are less than 500 calories.
Perfect answer! I always default to eggs if I cant decide or figure things out....
That's tricky though, when some places add pancake batter in their omelets or scrambled eggs!0 -
When in doubt eat all things you already love and even broaden your horizons to eat things you never did before.. Never know that you may eat things today that you did not before..
Eat things in moderation.. Cutting out and eliminating is not part of my vocabulary or rather should are part of my my calorie choices..0 -
When in doubt eat all things you already love and even broaden your horizons to eat things you never did before.. Never know that you may eat things today that you did not before..
Eat things in moderation.. Cutting out and eliminating is not part of my vocabulary or rather should are part of my my calorie choices..
Sure, but it's IHOP. So for 400 calories you can have what... 2 normal pancakes? I might not be normal, but I would probably be hungry again after one hour (if that) - at least at lunch.0 -
When in doubt eat all things you already love and even broaden your horizons to eat things you never did before.. Never know that you may eat things today that you did not before..
Eat things in moderation.. Cutting out and eliminating is not part of my vocabulary or rather should are part of my my calorie choices..
Sure, but it's IHOP. So for 400 calories you can have what... 2 normal pancakes? I might not be normal, but I would probably be hungry again after one hour (if that) - at least at lunch.
Well in this case, my taste buds will be the driver.. AND it will depend on how I am replenishing my body...
So for me it will be an omelet, bacon or ham, maybe even part of some hash browns and coffee. I can do this smart for 400 calories.. hate pancakes..LOL
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You make the best choice you can. High protein, sauce on the side, nothing fried.
And most chains have nutrition information online - for future reference, IHOP has some 'simple and fit' options that are less than 500 calories.
Perfect answer! I always default to eggs if I cant decide or figure things out....
That's tricky though, when some places add pancake batter in their omelets or scrambled eggs!
And IHOP actually happens to be one of those places that add pancake batter to their omelets. I got "trapped" into eating there last weekend, too -- I'd been on a road trip with family, we stopped for breakfast before heading home, and everyone else voted to go to IHOP. I don't eat there very often and wasn't familiar with their menu, so I checked their web site before we left and was amazed to find that their 12 named omelets (those with predefined ingredients -- you can also create your own) averaged 1080 calories. I couldn't figure out how that was possible, then noticed a call-out on the page explaining that they add pancake batter for "extra fluffiness." I ended up creating my own with egg whites, ham, green pepper and onion for 170.0 -
You make the best choice you can. High protein, sauce on the side, nothing fried.
And most chains have nutrition information online - for future reference, IHOP has some 'simple and fit' options that are less than 500 calories.
Perfect answer! I always default to eggs if I cant decide or figure things out....
That's tricky though, when some places add pancake batter in their omelets or scrambled eggs!
And IHOP actually happens to be one of those places that add pancake batter to their omelets. I got "trapped" into eating there last weekend, too -- I'd been on a road trip with family, we stopped for breakfast before heading home, and everyone else voted to go to IHOP. I don't eat there very often and wasn't familiar with their menu, so I checked their web site before we left and was amazed to find that their 12 named omelets (those with predefined ingredients -- you can also create your own) averaged 1080 calories. I couldn't figure out how that was possible, then noticed a call-out on the page explaining that they add pancake batter for "extra fluffiness." I ended up creating my own with egg whites, ham, green pepper and onion for 170.
Yeah that's why I mentioned it. I don't know but I guess you could order it without pancake batter?0 -
I rarely eat in restaurants, so that solves that problem. When I do and a salad bar isn't an option, I eat whatever looks yummiest. If I'm going to eat bad food, it may as well be the best tasting bad food.
Generally, though, I stick with good choices. Cook smart, eat smart, whole bit. 0 -
Also for smaller portions look at the kids menu.0
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Montepulciano wrote: »Also for smaller portions look at the kids menu.
Lots of places won't let your order off the kids menu if you don't have kids with you.0 -
True, but you can ask.0
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esmeraldaRM wrote: »i hope to lose 100 lbs one week at a time
what do you pick when all the choices are bad? high protein? low sugar? low fat? whole grain? 1/4 of a portion? which of these should be my golden rule: when in doubt pick (_________).
Play by different rules. Manipulate the situation so you have good choices. If you cook your own foods you can have whatever you want.0 -
i think i got a lot of good options the ones that stand out the most
make it fit in you cal budget
if your gonna cheat make it count
eat a smaller portion
and just go and chit chat
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i think the biggest mistake was that i panicked and rushed when the waitress asked if i was ready to order i cracked under the pressure lol
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I just want to point out one thing. If you log it, it's not cheating. 0
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