Going out for Mexican food on Saturday night! Help!!!

lilbearzmom

I would say if the restaurant does the all you can eat chips and salsa, put a handful of chips on a napkin and push the bowl away. For your entrée- fajitas without the tortillas OR order off of the a la carte menu- I do that a lot. I have had WLS, so I can't eat much at a time- I order a single beef enchilada and it's perfect for me. You could get two small items.
OR, if you really want to order a full dinner, box up 1/2 of it and make 2 meals out of it!

emjean76

So I have dinner plans with friends on Saturday night and we're going to an authentic Mexican restaurant. I'm trying to plan ahead and calculate the calories of various dishes so I can make a decent decision. I've been sticking to my nutrition plan very closely for almost a month and have only strayed twice and each time it was for a brownie. I'd like to indulge a little because I LOVE, love, love Mexican food, but yet I also don't want to completely overdo it. I also plan to have a margarita on the rocks.

Any suggestions on what I should get? I like anything Mexican, other than dishes that contain shrimp. Thanks all!

Hey guys, these are all great suggestions. I'm going to step up my exercise in the morning so I can have a few more calories to spare. I'll probably go with the chicken or steak fajitas and limit myself to 2 tortillas and request no sour cream. I got to have my guacamole though! I really appreciate all the encouraging words and great advice! I'm just trying to put a little more thought into my nutrition these days so this gives me ample time to think about what choices I'm going to make. I also find it easier to stay on track if you plan ahead. Although, seeing how I've done so well lately, I think I will splurge a tad bid and I'm going to really enjoy that margarita!

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madtownjeremy

I got to have my guacamole though!

Don't EVER skip guac. It's really good for you!

marcon125

Edit: To those people saying they have fajitas with no tortillas, that's not a fajita, it's steak/chicken and vegetables. Call it what it really is. Either way, I call it sad.

Technically - fajitas are a particular cut of beef - usually left over for the 'vaqueros" after the land owners got the cuts they wanted. Tortillas or no tortillas

We're not talking the dictionary or wiki research here.

Brb.....going to mexico to ask for a fajita with no tortilla. Lol.
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Lol! No worries! It used to crack me up when I heard the phrase "chicken fajitas". Chickens don't have fajitas. Technically speaking. :laugh:

ereck44

Thanks guys!

Now I am craving Mexican food!

I'd opt for grilled meats, chicken, beef. Lots of veggies! No refried beans. I'd stay away from the chips, but then chips aren't my thing anyway. Margarita? Why yes! maybe 2?

Before an outing, I try to eat a light breakfast, light lunch, and workout some time before I go. Then the day after, I weigh myself, it's usually water weight from all of the salt in restaurant food, and then work out hard the next week. The extra pound is gone in no time.

Listen, even if you go over your daily cals by a couple of thousand, as long as you are not eating like that every day, it's not going to hurt you.

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marcon125

Edit: To those people saying they have fajitas with no tortillas, that's not a fajita, it's steak/chicken and vegetables. Call it what it really is. Either way, I call it sad.

Technically - fajitas are a particular cut of beef - usually left over for the 'vaqueros" after the land owners got the cuts they wanted. Tortillas or no tortillas

We're not talking the dictionary or wiki research here.

Brb.....going to mexico to ask for a fajita with no tortilla. Lol.

Lol! No worries! It used to crack me up when I heard the phrase "chicken fajitas". Chickens don't have fajitas. Technically speaking. :laugh:

Damn you Texas!!! Not easy having a fajita battle with you when you used to be Mexico. Well played.
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*bows* You're welcome!