Why just those two restaurants? Although, the good thing is that they are chains so you can look up the nutritional info unlike a mom and pop place. I guess the best you can do is try to only have one salad, or ask for dressing on the side, or no potatoes or bread. I ask my husband to give me at least a days notice so that I can plan accordingly starting with breakfast. A little smaller portions throughout the day so I can have "extra" at the restaurant. Good luck!

oh and ps... sodium sucks. It will affect your weight for a couple days, but drink lots of water and go with the low cal. At least you will know it is water weight.

If you are eating out anywhere just forget about sodium. Its gonna get you no matter what. I use Olive Gardens dressing at home. I use the lite version. I'm not sure if you can get it in the restaurant or not? It is so freaking good. Would never know the difference from the full version and 30 cals for 2 Tbs.

I feel you.. I have to have low sodium and any eating out is full of the stuff. I had to bite my lip in Weight Watchers last night too when Pat was on about the smoothies again.. they have sodium in, I can't eat them.. ditto all their little snack thingies. It truly sucks. So I guess low sodium the rest of the time and occasionally when you eat out forget the sodium thingy in restaurants, just try to make the wisest choices. You could also try asking them to steam, serve without butter, etc. Though I have to be frank guys, we don't eat out often, why in the hell would I want it without butter?