How can I go out to eat, but still lose weight?

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  • darls25
    darls25 Posts: 151 Member
    Ask for things to be prepared in a "leaner" version. I saw something like that on biggest loser one time. Get the grilled chicken instead of the fried, sauces and dressing on the side, etc.

    When I add something to my diary and can't find it anywhere on a restaurants website or something I always look at different ones in the database pick one on the higher end and add 100-200 calories extra per meal. That way I am safe :smile:

    But sometimes I just enjoy myself without over doing it too much :wink:
  • RandiLandCHANGED
    RandiLandCHANGED Posts: 630 Member
    the fine art of calorie estimation

    110%!
  • jonmico
    jonmico Posts: 37 Member
    Order simple things. Estimate.
  • KarenJean91
    KarenJean91 Posts: 283 Member
    Applebee's has a menu for under 550 calories. Their shrimp dishes are really good, and i've been able to find the nutrition facts of everything on their menu, online.
  • newdaydawning79
    newdaydawning79 Posts: 1,503 Member
    We go out once a week and can eat whatever we want. We plan for it, eat a very light meal early on and then hit the gym, before having a mid-afternoon or evening meal on the town. It's usually a Saturday because we sleep in so our breakfast is usually around lunchtime. :D Then a light snack or something in the later evening if we're still awake!
  • leomom72
    leomom72 Posts: 1,797 Member
    In most restaurants, there isn't any information on the calories or fat in the meal you're ordering. How can you keep track of the fat, protein, and calories you take in?

    then start going to places WITH nutrition info online
  • sjeannot
    sjeannot Posts: 143
    Choose items from the menu that you know are balanced and would not be overdoing it. Salads, baked potato, maybe a steamed vegetable platter. You can always improvise. Get the burger not the fries. Don't eat the bread. Get the steak, don't eat the rice that comes with it. Drink the free water instead of getting soda. Get a grilled fish dish. You can still have control over it. But then there is also something called, enjoying your day for a day and being on vacation from your diet. Nothing wrong with that either. Just remember to get back on track immediately after.

    Anyway, hope that helped.
  • mareeee1234
    mareeee1234 Posts: 674 Member
    Yes, order SIMPLE things.. avoid sauces/dressings - order them on the side!
    And the more you weigh food, the better you get at being able to estimate portions with your eyes!
  • maddmaddie
    maddmaddie Posts: 160 Member
    I usually plan my day around special occasions/eating out at restaurants....I usually skip breakfast and/or lunch, or eat really light (ex: apple) so I can pig out at dinner and not have to worry.

    I know there are some food Nazi(s) who would disapprove, but this is just what I do.

    Just find what works best for you to balance out your day. :-)
  • DaniAni19
    DaniAni19 Posts: 91 Member
    I always start with a big salad, no cheese, just veggies. I usually smuggle my own dressing in my purse in a tiny glass container. I stick with water. Then I eat a large side of veggies and then a main course. I'm vegetarian, so there are usually only a couple of options for me anyway. I think filling up on a salad and veggies first makes it easier to not eat the whole entree.

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