I am going to applebees for dinner... advice/support needed

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  • dexter62
    dexter62 Posts: 32 Member
    we went last week for my b day, did you know that the manager has a book that you can use to look at the calorie count of every meal they serve, not just the 550 s, stay away from the spinach and artichoke dip, its around 1400 just for the appetizer, good luck Dave
  • tyhansen
    tyhansen Posts: 11
    The garlic chicken, steamed broccoli and red potatoes is delish and under 400 calories! :drinker:

    I have this every time I go there!
  • SayLiLIG
    SayLiLIG Posts: 197 Member
    no appebees around me..so im lucky :D
  • eating4balance
    eating4balance Posts: 743 Member
    My favorite is the chicken and portobello sandwich, or the chicken and portobello plate.

    My best advice is to pick something on the weight watchers or 550 menu and replace any potato or fry side with their seasoned vegetables or fresh fruit. Good luck!
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    i always get whatever i want but only eat half. :) i love having a meal the next day! the idea of ordering a salad and eating the veggies first is a great one too. my FAVORITE thing there is the oriental chicken salad (grilled). it is f-a-b-u-l-o-u-s! the shrimp and spinach salad is super tasty too.
  • kouzzzz
    kouzzzz Posts: 540 Member
    Eat home.
  • SolidGoaled
    SolidGoaled Posts: 504 Member
    OP here.

    I had the steak/shrimp 550 deal and was not impressed. My steak was AWFUL. The meat tasted terrible and the seared parts tasted funky, like they were cooked on a rancid grill. :/

    I ended up taking three bites, eating the rest, skipping the potatoes. For $12+, I won't be tempted there again.
  • twinwolf
    twinwolf Posts: 165 Member
    There is little or nothing on their menu that isn't loaded with sodium. Most of the 550 or under calorie meals are over a 1000 mg of sodium. Make sure you do your research on their website. It has every meal your local Applebees serves and the breakdown of the nutrition. The average person should be under 2500 mg for the whole day. If you have issue with salt (health issue) then more than likely that has been reduced to under 1500 mg per day by a doctor.
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