It's How Many Calories??????

meanness67
meanness67 Posts: 366 Member
edited September 23 in Food and Nutrition
So I'm going to Outback Steakhouse with some friends tonight and thought that I would just have a bowl of potato soup cause it's something I love and don't have it very often. Looked up the calories on MFP and it's over 772 calories for one bowl of soup!!!!! Guess I'll just have grilled chicken and steamed green beans.

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  • carrieliz81
    carrieliz81 Posts: 489 Member
    Oh man, that is distressing... but enjoy your chicken and green beans and be happy with how sensible you are!
  • lilchino4af
    lilchino4af Posts: 1,292 Member
    If you have the calories, what about a cup of soup since that's a smaller serving than a bowl?
  • leslielove
    leslielove Posts: 251 Member
    If you get the cup size, its like halfish the portion and thus, halfish the calories. I'd try that :)

    Or, Claim Jumper has wicked tasty potato soup and the BOWL is only 300 something calories. I'd convince your friends to go to a different restaurant haha
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    The green beans are loaded with butter and high fat...order them without butter
  • MelleyJ
    MelleyJ Posts: 198
    Yay to you for planning ahead and making a smart decision about your meal BEFORE you go out to eat. You think you are making good choices until you see the real numbers. Scary isn't it?
    PS, Have you tried Campbell's version of the baked potatoe soup? It's great for cold nights and fits into your diet plan. (I eat half a can with a sandwich!). Great job! Good luck on your goals. You CAN do this!
  • anovasjo
    anovasjo Posts: 382 Member
    Ugh I can only imagine. Butter, potatoes, cream, cheese, fatty stock and salt.

    Be happy that you checked!!!
  • BernieMBurke
    BernieMBurke Posts: 206 Member
    You can also get Steak (sirloin or filet mignon). Just have them hold the butter. Also, they don't show it online, but you can usually get Broccoli instead of Green Beans if you want. Again, ask them to hold the butter.
  • KatrinkaB
    KatrinkaB Posts: 11 Member
    Isn't this a great tool....to help you determine that before you get there?! You know if you just have to have the soup.....you just can't have anything else. But, without this tool....I would have the soup and then anything else I wanted and paid for it later. Enjoy your time with your friends!!!
  • california_peach
    california_peach Posts: 1,809 Member
    Good for you on the planning ahead!!!!!!
  • superwmn
    superwmn Posts: 936
    I get their stuff tilapia with veggies. It's genuinely really good :)

    Charmagne
  • meanness67
    meanness67 Posts: 366 Member
    The green beans are loaded with butter and high fat...order them without butter

    I saw that on their menu...definitely will be without butter!!
  • meanness67
    meanness67 Posts: 366 Member
    Good for you on the planning ahead!!!!!!

    I'm just glad I checked ahead of time or I would have been waaaaaay over!
  • hpsnickers1
    hpsnickers1 Posts: 2,783 Member
    For me the Outback would have to be a cheat day or a splurge. I get the same thing everytime I go. Blue Cheese Chopped Salad. Blue cheese crusted Filet (I do get the smaller one) and a baked sweet potato WITH the butter and brown sugar. YUM! And there is no way I will check the nutrition on this. I prefer to stay in the dark. It's only a few times a year.
  • ashley0616
    ashley0616 Posts: 579 Member
    When I go to any steak place, I look for a small fillet and a baked potato with just sour cream on the side. Then I get a house side salad with vinaigrette on the side and dip. I also try to stick to unsweetened drinks and skip dessert. This way I can still have my steak and potatoes!

    They also have fish, chicken, and steamed veggies. You just have to be specific when you order: steam veggies, not sautee; grill meat with no extra butter or fat; all "extras" on the side. Good luck and enjoy!
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