Eating out tonight, my options?

dlj1405
dlj1405 Posts: 66 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi I am going out to celebrate tonight so these are my options can someone see what would be my best option?

Steak-490 cals
Gammon-893 cals
Chicken fajita wrap-496 cals

And for sides it is either

Seasoned fries-436 cals
Baby potatoes - 263 cals
Jacket potato - 246 cals
Mash potato - 281 cals
Basmati rice-220 cals
Sweet potato fries- 448 cals

How could sweet potato fries be more calories than normal fries lol thought they were better oh well I think I'll go for steak or the wraps but its the side I'm stuck on! Thanks :)
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  • Bellodesiderare
    Bellodesiderare Posts: 278 Member
    Steamed veggies or green beans aren't an option?? I'd be asking...
  • AskTracyAnnK28
    AskTracyAnnK28 Posts: 2,817 Member
    I have no idea what Gammon is, or what's in a Jacket potato or Basmati rice. But looks like the steak and rice are the lowest calorie option.
  • eldamiano
    eldamiano Posts: 2,667 Member
    What about a nice big burger?
  • KylaDenay
    KylaDenay Posts: 1,585 Member
    edited October 2014
    If you are celebrating though, why not just throw the diet out the window for the night?!

    ...but, as long as it fits in your calories it doesn't matter what you choose to eat. Pick whatever your heart desires.
  • LiminalAscendance
    LiminalAscendance Posts: 489 Member
    If you're going out to "celebrate," this isn't a regular occurrence.

    Who cares how much you eat? Enjoy yourself.
  • 0somuchbetter0
    0somuchbetter0 Posts: 1,335 Member
    I don't understand why those are your only options? The only thing on your list I would want is the steak.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    edited October 2014
    Steak and either fries or sweet potato fries! not because of the calories, just because they're the tastiest out of your choices - to me anyway!
  • dlj1405
    dlj1405 Posts: 66 Member
    There would be no harm in celebrating :) apart from the fact I have a party tomorrow night and will be having a few drinks then so that's my treat I am afraid!
  • asdowe13
    asdowe13 Posts: 1,951 Member
    One meal won't upset your weight loss. Eat what you feel like eating. Enjoy your celebration, eat whatever you want.
  • dlj1405
    dlj1405 Posts: 66 Member
    tracyannk28 wrote: »
    I have no idea what Gammon is, or what's in a Jacket potato or Basmati rice. But looks like the steak and rice are the lowest calorie option.
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Steak and either fries or sweet potato fries! not because of the calories, just because they're the tastiest out of your choices - to me anyway!

    So it really doesn't matter as long as they're in my calories?:)
  • dlj1405
    dlj1405 Posts: 66 Member
    eldamiano wrote: »
    What about a nice big burger?

    I wish!
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    dlj1405 wrote: »
    tracyannk28 wrote: »
    I have no idea what Gammon is, or what's in a Jacket potato or Basmati rice. But looks like the steak and rice are the lowest calorie option.
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Steak and either fries or sweet potato fries! not because of the calories, just because they're the tastiest out of your choices - to me anyway!

    So it really doesn't matter as long as they're in my calories?:)

    well that depends if you follow IIFYM or not?
  • stuffinmuffin
    stuffinmuffin Posts: 985 Member
    Eat whatever you fancy that fits in your calorie plan! Sounds tasty!
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    I'd have steak, jacket, ask for it plain and some butter on the side so you can add a little. and salad for about 800-1000 - they could be off by 20% - kitchens don't weigh

    Then you have drinks

    And don't eat bread / breadsticks unless you count it

    And what about pudding

    How many cals do you have for the meal ...I'd have been saving all weekend exercising more today
  • Ryandecheney314
    Ryandecheney314 Posts: 139 Member
    IMO Fajita wrap and sweet potato fries all the way!!! But if your worried about balance or macros I would go with steak for the fats and proteins, basmati rice, and find out if they have some sort of steamed vegetable.
  • 0somuchbetter0
    0somuchbetter0 Posts: 1,335 Member
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    I'd have steak, jacket, ask for it plain and some butter on the side so you can add a little. and salad for about 800-1000 - they could be off by 20% - kitchens don't weigh

    Then you have drinks

    And don't eat bread / breadsticks unless you count it

    And what about pudding

    How many cals do you have for the meal ...I'd have been saving all weekend exercising more today

    pudding? Who eats pudding? I'm confused about these food choices. Is this a specific restaurant I'm not familiar with?
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    Pudding = UK catch-all for dessert :smile:

    And I do when I'm celebrating
  • LiminalAscendance
    LiminalAscendance Posts: 489 Member
    0somuchbetter0 wrote: »
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    I'd have steak, jacket, ask for it plain and some butter on the side so you can add a little. and salad for about 800-1000 - they could be off by 20% - kitchens don't weigh

    Then you have drinks

    And don't eat bread / breadsticks unless you count it

    And what about pudding

    How many cals do you have for the meal ...I'd have been saving all weekend exercising more today

    pudding? Who eats pudding? I'm confused about these food choices. Is this a specific restaurant I'm not familiar with?

    Perhaps she's going to a catered affair, where she gets to choose one from column A, another from column B, etc.
  • 0somuchbetter0
    0somuchbetter0 Posts: 1,335 Member
    aahhh...thanks for the explanation. :)
  • dlj1405
    dlj1405 Posts: 66 Member
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    I'd have steak, jacket, ask for it plain and some butter on the side so you can add a little. and salad for about 800-1000 - they could be off by 20% - kitchens don't weigh

    Then you have drinks

    And don't eat bread / breadsticks unless you count it

    And what about pudding

    How many cals do you have for the meal ...I'd have been saving all weekend exercising more today

    This was a last minute plan :( I have about 900 calories! Don't think I will be having pudding but the great thing about this restaurant is the free all you can eat salad cart, all of these meals fit into my calories but I think I will be going over a bit with the salad!
  • dlj1405
    dlj1405 Posts: 66 Member
    0somuchbetter0 wrote: »
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    I'd have steak, jacket, ask for it plain and some butter on the side so you can add a little. and salad for about 800-1000 - they could be off by 20% - kitchens don't weigh

    Then you have drinks

    And don't eat bread / breadsticks unless you count it

    And what about pudding

    How many cals do you have for the meal ...I'd have been saving all weekend exercising more today

    pudding? Who eats pudding? I'm confused about these food choices. Is this a specific restaurant I'm not familiar with?

    It's a place called the Harvester :)
  • dlj1405
    dlj1405 Posts: 66 Member
    Ryandecheney314 wrote: »
    IMO Fajita wrap and sweet potato fries all the way!!! But if your worried about balance or macros I would go with steak for the fats and proteins, basmati rice, and find out if they have some sort of steamed vegetable.

    I just saw they do green beans!:) isn't the rice bad though cause it isn't whole grain ?
  • dlj1405
    dlj1405 Posts: 66 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    dlj1405 wrote: »
    tracyannk28 wrote: »
    I have no idea what Gammon is, or what's in a Jacket potato or Basmati rice. But looks like the steak and rice are the lowest calorie option.
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Steak and either fries or sweet potato fries! not because of the calories, just because they're the tastiest out of your choices - to me anyway!

    So it really doesn't matter as long as they're in my calories?:)

    well that depends if you follow IIFYM or not?

    I just try and keep with what MFP tells me lol
  • KylaDenay
    KylaDenay Posts: 1,585 Member
    dlj1405 wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    dlj1405 wrote: »
    tracyannk28 wrote: »
    I have no idea what Gammon is, or what's in a Jacket potato or Basmati rice. But looks like the steak and rice are the lowest calorie option.
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Steak and either fries or sweet potato fries! not because of the calories, just because they're the tastiest out of your choices - to me anyway!

    So it really doesn't matter as long as they're in my calories?:)

    well that depends if you follow IIFYM or not?

    I just try and keep with what MFP tells me lol

    She is saying if you are following IIFYM, then you would have to select something that fits your macros (fats, carbs, and proteins)

    But if you don't follow that, then yes you can choose whatever you want that fits your calorie goal for the day.

  • dlj1405
    dlj1405 Posts: 66 Member
    KylaDenay wrote: »
    dlj1405 wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    dlj1405 wrote: »
    tracyannk28 wrote: »
    I have no idea what Gammon is, or what's in a Jacket potato or Basmati rice. But looks like the steak and rice are the lowest calorie option.
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Steak and either fries or sweet potato fries! not because of the calories, just because they're the tastiest out of your choices - to me anyway!

    So it really doesn't matter as long as they're in my calories?:)

    well that depends if you follow IIFYM or not?

    I just try and keep with what MFP tells me lol

    She is saying if you are following IIFYM, then you would have to select something that fits your macros (fats, carbs, and proteins)

    But if you don't follow that, then yes you can choose whatever you want that fits your calorie goal for the day.

    I had never heard of it :) is it best to follow that then or?
  • habit365
    habit365 Posts: 174
    Steak with baby potatoes sounds good to me, and green beans!
  • AskTracyAnnK28
    AskTracyAnnK28 Posts: 2,817 Member
    dlj1405 wrote: »
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    I'd have steak, jacket, ask for it plain and some butter on the side so you can add a little. and salad for about 800-1000 - they could be off by 20% - kitchens don't weigh

    Then you have drinks

    And don't eat bread / breadsticks unless you count it

    And what about pudding

    How many cals do you have for the meal ...I'd have been saving all weekend exercising more today

    This was a last minute plan :( I have about 900 calories! Don't think I will be having pudding but the great thing about this restaurant is the free all you can eat salad cart, all of these meals fit into my calories but I think I will be going over a bit with the salad!

    Just watch out for the salad dressing and other toppings. Stick with leafy greens and fresh veggies but don't go too crazy
  • Ryandecheney314
    Ryandecheney314 Posts: 139 Member
    dlj1405 wrote: »
    Ryandecheney314 wrote: »
    IMO Fajita wrap and sweet potato fries all the way!!! But if your worried about balance or macros I would go with steak for the fats and proteins, basmati rice, and find out if they have some sort of steamed vegetable.

    I just saw they do green beans!:) isn't the rice bad though cause it isn't whole grain ?

    yes and no. Brown rice is always better because its the "unrefined" version of white rice. It still has all its natural wholeness. But having some white rice isnt going to kill you.
  • asdowe13
    asdowe13 Posts: 1,951 Member
    dlj1405 wrote: »
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    I'd have steak, jacket, ask for it plain and some butter on the side so you can add a little. and salad for about 800-1000 - they could be off by 20% - kitchens don't weigh

    Then you have drinks

    And don't eat bread / breadsticks unless you count it

    And what about pudding

    How many cals do you have for the meal ...I'd have been saving all weekend exercising more today

    This was a last minute plan :( I have about 900 calories! Don't think I will be having pudding but the great thing about this restaurant is the free all you can eat salad cart, all of these meals fit into my calories but I think I will be going over a bit with the salad!

    Seriously, being over your calories for one day isnt detrimental. You'll be fine.
  • williams969
    williams969 Posts: 2,528 Member
    Good advice from everyone so far. Eat whatever sounds delicious to you, and fits in your goals. PS, I'd totally go with steak, jacket potato (because, POTATOES yum), and salad. Delicious and classic "celebration" food (IMHO). Enjoy!

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