restaurant temptation

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  • iysys
    iysys Posts: 524
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    i had to look at their website because we don't really have chain restaurants here and i had no idea what their food is like.

    http://www.redlobster.com/health/nutrition/light_house.asp

    there seem to be quite a lot of really good options actually. i'm a bit surprised!

    eta - you could get rock lobster, a biscuit, asparagus and broccoli and it would only be 345 calories!
  • Meg2012
    Meg2012 Posts: 106 Member
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    Here's an app on their site so you can plan your meal ahead!

    http://www.redlobster.com/health/smart_meal/
  • Meg2012
    Meg2012 Posts: 106 Member
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    http://www.redlobster.com/health/nutrition/specials.asp

    You can see the nutrition info of Endless Shrimp, too!
  • hbrittingham
    hbrittingham Posts: 2,518 Member
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    Start off by telling your server that you don't want any biscuits brought to the table. If they aren't there to tempt you, you won't eat one (or two or three).

    Red Lobster is very good about fixing special orders. I always order their broiled seafood, usually a combo of shrimp and scallops and have them broil them without butter. Then I get a salad with no croutons and my dressing on the side. And I usually get their steamed veggies (again, ask for no butter) or a baked potato with sour cream on the side (their baked potatoes are really small).

    If you don't overdo it, you won't have any regrets. If you do overdo it, you will feel miserable in the movies because you'll feel stuffed.

    Have fun!
  • Meg2012
    Meg2012 Posts: 106 Member
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    A biscuit is 150 cals. It's up to you to decide whether to skip it or work it off.

    As for me, I'll factor in enough exercise the week before and after to have two or three biscuits if I really want 'em. I'm kind of lucky though, as I prefer grilled or steamed seafood over fried. Heck, their whole broiled combo is only 300 cals for fish, shrimp, and scallops!

    You can totally indulge in one thing (for me it's the biscuits) and be smart in other areas that aren't as important to you. Like giving up fried shrimp for grilled. You still get tasty shrimp, just prepared in a healthier way. Also a plain baked potato and steamed veggies are no biggie, just don't let the kitchen top it for you! Even if you chose butter on them, you'll put way less on if you put it on yourself, than if a rushed kitchen staffer does it!
  • lmarshel
    lmarshel Posts: 674 Member
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    If you have to eat out, seafood is probably one of the better choices. Just try and stay away from the fried foods. Red Lobster has wood-fire grilled options that are really delicious, and their rice pilaf is to die for! You can certainly find something that you can work into your plan. (I wouldn't recommend the endless shrimps, tho :noway: LOL)

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