Being treated tomorrow

ERnurse

So I am being treated to lunch tomorrow and I know I will be tempted to eat poorly - I plan to have a look at the restaurant menu online and plan my meal first - just needed to share my anxiety about going and doing well - I don't wnat to go over my calories

arewethereyet

Then don't! You will feel so very good about yourself that you will want to do it again and again.

Here are some tips I use! (I am also in the service industry for years, (server-manager-hostess...done it all!)

1. Order a tall glass of water as soon as the server comes to the table. It sets the tone.
I get water, no ice with a slice of lemon or lime and a straw! :laugh:

2. If you can, pass on the bread basket

3. Look for "grilled" "steamed" foods, like chicken or fish

4. Do NOT be afraid to ask " What is in this?"

5. Ask for the sauce on the side. Like if they have a great looking salmon-but a sauce comes on it. Dip your fork in the sauce, then take a bite. You will eat a 1/10 of the sauce but have the taste on every bite.

6. Order a huge salad with a side of dressing. Again dip the fork in the dressing!!

7. If you must order dessert ask for the fresh fruit. Most places have it and it saves a million calories.

8. HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!

you can do this and still have fun!

:flowerforyou: Jeannie

ERnurse

Thanks Jeannie - omg I just looked at the menu for Jack Astors - and seriously :noway: the calories in their menu are off the charts - the pad thai has almost 2000 calories with 90g of fat :noway: :noway: - those tips you suggested are a great idea - I love lemon slices so I am going to get them to bring me a couple of those I need to peruse the menu some more - I hope I can find something suitable LOL:grumble:

MaryFrances65

When you order your meal, ask to be served only half of it and have the other half wrapped for a doggy bag. You won't be tempted to finish the whole thing!