What to eat at a BBQ

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  • Stephie2612
    Stephie2612 Posts: 39
    I would personally just eat pretty much what ever I wanted and have some calories saved up to cover it, but I know it's really easy to overeat at a BBQ, like at a buffet! Bringing your own food would be a good idea, cos that way you can just stick to eating the food you brought without being tempted by a whole buffet of options.

    I second the skewers idea! That way you get your grilled meat fix while also getting some delicious BBQ'd veggies in there too. Beef, pork, lamb, chicken, prawns, salmon - all delicious BBQ'd with cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers, courgettes - I don't know what it is but courgettes taste amazing BBQ'd!

    Also chicken breasts, or fish is a good option.

    For sides, go easy on things like coleslaw, potato salads and creamy dressings but go crazy with the salad and raw veggies!


    Thanks for the great advice!
  • TinyBriony23
    TinyBriony23 Posts: 1
    You should def allow yourself to enjoy the occasion and try to save the calories so that you can have what you want, keeps your motivation up!

    However if you do find yourself low on calories you could try a quorn/soya burger! I know, I'm a vegetarian and I would say that (lol) but it's an option and they are often under 100 cals! x
  • bugaha1
    bugaha1 Posts: 602 Member
    Don’t be that person who is on a diet at a weekend social event like a BBQ. Be that person who knows how to fit these events into their schedule by using some of the ideas posted.
  • lknjohnson
    lknjohnson Posts: 351 Member
    lmao I love the responses here. Everyone is like EAT IT!!!! lol. I with you all. Burn an extra few calories that day if you have time and save some of your calories and just enjoy yourself. DON'T eat until you are full though. Stop when you are comfortable. And watch the carbs.
  • bashful817
    bashful817 Posts: 8 Member
    Enjoy yourself with your friends/family and skip the mayo-based salads and bread. Who wants mayo after it is sitting in the sun anyway? Keep up the awesome work!!!
  • Stephie2612
    Stephie2612 Posts: 39
    You should def allow yourself to enjoy the occasion and try to save the calories so that you can have what you want, keeps your motivation up!

    However if you do find yourself low on calories you could try a quorn/soya burger! I know, I'm a vegetarian and I would say that (lol) but it's an option and they are often under 100 cals! x

    Once those burgers are cooked on the grill i bet they taste just as good as meat anyway....here's hoping anyway lol
  • Stephie2612
    Stephie2612 Posts: 39
    Enjoy yourself with your friends/family and skip the mayo-based salads and bread. Who wants mayo after it is sitting in the sun anyway? Keep up the awesome work!!!

    Luckily for me i don't like mayonnaise based salads.....silver lining whoop!
  • DeadliftAddict
    DeadliftAddict Posts: 746 Member
    Burgers are not BBQ. Hot dogs are not BBQ. Brisket. Sausage. Ribs. Pulled Pork. That's BBQ.
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    Yes!!!! BBQ is done low and slow. It comes from the smoker. Burgers or hot dogs is called grilling.
  • whovian67
    whovian67 Posts: 608 Member
    Roasted eggplant, zucchini (or any squash), grilled onions and red peppers.... mmmmm.....
  • Amanda_Gx6
    Amanda_Gx6 Posts: 320 Member
    Bring a salad, put the meat on the salad, partake in any physical activities they are doing i.e. horse shoes or bag toss and have a good time

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