what do you order when you eat out ?

toffee2013
toffee2013 Posts: 344 Member
in Food and Nutrition
hi yay,

just wanted to know what dish you order when you eat out ? I usually go to harvester or a pub . need ideas xxx
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  • ubermensch13
    ubermensch13 Posts: 824 Member
    whatever fits in your calorie goal.......this question is far to broad to answer accurately.
  • toffee2013
    toffee2013 Posts: 344 Member
    not really . Im just asking people what they usually go for when they eat . that could be salad , pasta etc
  • catio23
    catio23 Posts: 38 Member
    Salmon is my go-to when I'm out to eat. Have to watch the sauces, butter, etc but it's usually a relatively-safe bet.
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
    Steak!

    I love being low carb.
  • YoungDoc2B
    YoungDoc2B Posts: 1,593 Member
    A lean meat with vegetables, or some type of grilled chicken salad with dressing on the side.
  • SmallMimi
    SmallMimi Posts: 541 Member
    Steak. low carb lover here also.
  • christina_theresa
    christina_theresa Posts: 290 Member
    At a pub maybe a veggie burger & side salad!
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Mult apps, an entree or two and mult desserts
  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
    Steak or grilled chicken, with veggies and mashed potatoes. I eat half the serving of potatoes
  • FluroFaye
    FluroFaye Posts: 130
    Steak, new potatoes, plenty of veg, maybe a salad on the side with dressing on side or none!

    Carvery is always a great option too!
  • Abi2012
    Abi2012 Posts: 12 Member
    I LOVE sea food! I'm craving shrimp at the moment and will probably get that next time I go out!
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    Whatever I feel like. It's really hard to answer this question because it really depends on where I am going.
  • MichelleLaree13
    MichelleLaree13 Posts: 865 Member
    Salad with grilled chicken. Dressing on the side and a low calorie kind if they have it. If it is a place that has small burgers I hold the sauce/cheese, request not to have the bun buttered and put ketchup and extra veggies on it.
  • cleotherio
    cleotherio Posts: 712 Member
    A lean meat with vegetables, or some type of grilled chicken salad with dressing on the side.
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
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  • dford5
    dford5 Posts: 92 Member
    I like fajitas without the tortillas, sour cream or cheese. Basically, sauteed chicken, steak or shrimp, peppers and a side of beans, rice and guacamole.
  • Greg3705
    Greg3705 Posts: 122 Member
    I try to see the menu ahead of times using their website and I figure out the calories before going in. Generate a plan and stick to it
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    Tuna or Oysters
  • smittybuilt19
    smittybuilt19 Posts: 955 Member
    Steak, fish, or chicken. Baked potato, sweet potato, or mashed potato. Cole slaw, baked beans, or broccoli. I usually only have a few bites of any kind of bread that may be there and save those calories for extra meat. No dessert, or maybe just a bite.
  • crunnerwv
    crunnerwv Posts: 32 Member
    Try only eating 1/2 of whatever you order and taking the rest home.
  • _DaniD_
    _DaniD_ Posts: 2,186 Member
    Depends on what she's in the mood for.
  • tisha_rae
    tisha_rae Posts: 216 Member
    Just depends – I allow myself a cheat day – so whatever the heck I want.

    But – if it’s not my cheat day – I’ll order fish (not fried) and veggies - - - or something like a black bean burger, or Portobello mushroom sandwich, I eat a lot of fajitas and spicy foods, I find that it makes me more satisfied. I use to do the salad thing – but that got old, not to mention they usually aren’t as healthy as you think when you order them out.

    If you’re bored with your diet – try something new.


    :)
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    Food and drink - in various quantities.

    It depends upon the time of day and where I am with my Cals and macros and how much I give an F that day.
  • 13Jools
    13Jools Posts: 10
    If I know I am going to eat out at a restaurant or a friend's house I am careful all day to eat less. I will order chicken, fish, salad with grilled chicken on top, fresh vegies as sides, nothing fried - only grilled. If you want a steak be sure to order the smallest and just have a salad with vinaigrette. No bread, no pasta.
  • FitbeTMF
    FitbeTMF Posts: 251
    Plain chicken or fish with lemon and olive oil. Steamed plain veggies and/or sweet potatoes
  • MbiggsHFD319
    MbiggsHFD319 Posts: 427 Member
    I order what ever sounds good. I try to be good all week so that I can splurge on the weekends when we go out.
  • kbkinsey
    kbkinsey Posts: 3
    Low fat protein and veggies! I stay away from salads because I just can't eat them without drenching them in dressing or toppings that are just not good. It's payday friday lunch today, and going to a local sit down place .. salmon and broccoli for me! Lots of lemon.
  • Shal1217
    Shal1217 Posts: 37
    I don't go out often so when I do, I like to treat myself and order whatever I feel like eating. If I have a choice of sides, I opt for the healthier option and so on but I don't deprive myself. I usually plan ahead so I make sure that if I go out for dinner, my breakfast lunch and snacks are healthy. I treat myself in moderation. If I feel like ordering dessert then I will but I make sure not to do it often.
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    Whatever I awnt.. then I go to teh gym and eat healthy the rest of the time. If you really want something and deprive yourself of it, you'll just binge later and eat double the amount. be wary of salads.. sometiem tey are higher is calores and fat then the meat on the menu..

    Also.. look at thewebstie where you aregoing, more and more of them are including nutritional info. Can use that as a guide.
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    As a veggie there's usually only 3 or 4 options for me at a regular restaurant so I scan the menu for those and chose what I fancy. It's a much quicker process than when I had the whole menu to chose from!

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