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Going To Dinner and Maintaining my Calories

vdavis_89
vdavis_89 Posts: 334
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I want to go to dinner but I dont want to get all out of control lol Any yummy suggestions? Besides eating salad lol I had salad for lunch and Ive eaten nothing but fruit and veggies all day :)

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  • Chowder_17
    Chowder_17 Posts: 141 Member
    A lot of the major chain restaurants will have their nutrition facts posted on their websites, so that's a place to start :)
  • sbroadbent
    sbroadbent Posts: 1
    Look up the calories on foods at the restuarant you are going to and plan your order!
  • cuerpito
    cuerpito Posts: 65 Member
    Most larger restaurants will have an online menu with nutritional information. That's my safe bet before I go out to eat. Just check out what you could order before you even get to the restaurant.

    Also, be careful with the salads, I once went out, had a salad, just to come home and find out that the salad was 1000 calorie :D:D:D Learned that lesson the hard way... :)
  • funkyspunky871
    funkyspunky871 Posts: 1,675 Member
    Depends on where you're going. :) I would get something from a low-cal menu (like from Applebee's for example) or something from the kid's menu. Kid's menu are great because I can have french fries and.. Oh, I dunno.. popcorn shrimp for around 600 calories. Makes me feel like I'm cheating when I'm really not. (But, if your such a great day with veggies and fruits and clean eating, I doubt you'll want to be eating something fried for dinner. Hahaha.)


    I mean... French fries = bad. Eat a salad!! :) Veggies, veggies, veggies. Grilled chicken, hold the flavor. LOL. Kidding. Enjoy yourself!
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    Constant battle for me too... You could skip appetisers, have a smaller portion, switch soda/ alcohol for water, pass on dressings, cheese etc, eat veggies or fish/ grilled White meat? Fruit for dessert or a refreshing sorbet ?
  • ashlinmarie
    ashlinmarie Posts: 1,263 Member
    Some places offer healthy choices that are still delicious. I love Applebees' asiago peppercorn steak and usually get double veggies. Only 365 calories!
  • Perfectlycrooked
    Perfectlycrooked Posts: 275 Member
    It all depends on where you go! (:
  • socaldk
    socaldk Posts: 1
    Don't go to a buffet! Ask for a smaller portion. Eat slow
  • divalovely
    divalovely Posts: 65 Member
    Whatever u do- dont go in STARVING.....eat a protein snack beforehand(cheese, almonds, etc.) and lots of water so you will keep your appetite in check, and like PP said, check online menus ahead of time and create a plan of action&stick with it:) You can DO it!
  • stariera
    stariera Posts: 224
    Some places offer healthy choices that are still delicious. I love Applebees' asiago peppercorn steak and usually get double veggies. Only 365 calories!

    That sounds so yummy
  • dustyhockeymom
    dustyhockeymom Posts: 537 Member
    I tend to go for a small 6oz sirloin steak with a plain baked potato with sour cream on the side so I can add 1 tbs and veggies when we go out to dinner. That way the food is pretty basic which helps with the large quantity of sodium in most restaurant dishes. But if I want something else I just try to plan my day to fit in whatever I plan to have.
  • stariera
    stariera Posts: 224
    I've found even at buffets as long as I go for smaller portions... go for the healthier options on the buffet and lots of water or unsweet tea to drink... I went to Chinese a couple weeks ago just knowing I was going to blow it for the day... then when I got there I stuck to my plan filled up on the steamed veggies with chicken first... ate a spoonful of fried rice, I love crab ragoons but limited myself to one... and limited myself to one egg roll and since I love sushi ate a few pieces of that finished with fruits for my desert some fresh straberries and some pineapple. The earlier part of the day I had watched my intake and managed to stay within my calories, fat and carbs for the day.
  • RCKT82
    RCKT82 Posts: 409 Member
    Whatever u do- dont go in STARVING.....eat a protein snack beforehand(cheese, almonds, etc.) and lots of water so you will keep your appetite in check, and like PP said, check online menus ahead of time and create a plan of action&stick with it:) You can DO it!

    that's what I do! I'll eat a little something before going chug water on the way... that way I'm not overly hungry when i get there and want to eat something big and full of carbs/fat/calories... It's easier to choose healthier option and eat less if you're not starving!
  • vdavis_89
    vdavis_89 Posts: 334
    Thanks everyone! There was actually had a change of plans, not going out anymore but thanks
  • ashlinmarie
    ashlinmarie Posts: 1,263 Member
    Some places offer healthy choices that are still delicious. I love Applebees' asiago peppercorn steak and usually get double veggies. Only 365 calories!

    That sounds so yummy

    It's simply fantastic! I don't feel like I'm losing out on ANYTHING by getting it over the chicken tenders and burgers I used to love there.
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