Ordering when you go out to eat!

rahlpn

I google "heathy choices at _____" from my phone if I know I will be eating out somewhere. Then I log everything before taking the first bite. I know that when I go to Wendys I can have a sour cream and chive baked potato and a small chili and sometimes even add a side salad if it fits in my calorie budget for the day. The other day I went to Olive Garden, I had one breadstick, one plate of salad (no cheese, 2 croutons, low fat dressing) and I ordered of the 'Lean/Lighter Fare" menu, some type of chicken lasagne, it was soooo yummy and filling! I always drink water wherever we go. Some good tips are asking for sauces, butter, dressings, etc on the side. Asking to remove bread and other freebies from the table, halving your entree and asking for a to go box. Look for veggies for your sides instead of rice or pasta or potatoes, and ask for grilled instead of fried. Avoid cheese and creamy sauces. I've learned that healthy does not have to mean bland!

Chrissiecurit

I eat at Longhorn quite frequently. I always get the Sierra chicken (the lighter portion) and because I don't like veggies, I get mashed potatoes = 545 calories. If I add the salad (no croutons) with thousand island (obv not the best choice but the only dressing I like), add another 280 for a total of 825 for the entire meal. And it really fills me up. It's within my calorie limit for the day which is what really counts.

So, if it fit into your calorie count for the day, don't fret over it. :happy:

1brokegal44

Love this!