restaurant portion size

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  • megomerrett
    megomerrett Posts: 442 Member
    Also, when I've done weight watchers in the past I've got so depressed and stressed out in restaurants and cafes and it's just not a good place to be mentally. So now I select food I want to eat. And don't fill up on bread. And log it. Without guilt. But make adjustments to my other meals. Meals out are usually for a birthday or other celebration and I do g want to be Buzz Killington.
  • megomerrett
    megomerrett Posts: 442 Member
    Also, when I've done weight watchers in the past I've got so depressed and stressed out in restaurants and cafes and it's just not a good place to be mentally. So now I select food I want to eat. And don't fill up on bread. And log it. Without guilt. But make adjustments to my other meals. Meals out are usually for a birthday or other celebration and I do g want to be Buzz Killington.
  • DebzNuDa
    DebzNuDa Posts: 252 Member
    Jgasmic wrote: »
    atypicalsmith wrote: »
    Don't eat at restaurants. Period. Just don't. They pile calories upon calories and sodium upon sodium. Don't do it.
    There are too many social obligations that require eating in a restaurant to just say you'll never eat in a restaurant again. I limit it to social occasions and not just because I don't feel like cooking, but I'm not going to turn into a hermit because of some extra sodium and calories. That would not be sustainable to me and my lifestyle. I make the best choices I can, and if a 900 calorie piece of cheesecake happens (and sometimes it does) I accept that my weight loss may be less that week and generally I think it was worth it. :)

    Yes, my family meets together every week. This week I ordered a grilled loin center pork chop (salt and pepper only) with a requested serving of steamed mushroom slices, steamed broccoli, zucchini, carrot and cauliflower, and unsweetened ice tea. I took half of the pork to my father-in-law and I feel like I ate a very healthy and delicious dinner. So, I will never forgo a nice dinner with my family be it homemade (they do not cook) or at the restaurants.
  • DebzNuDa
    DebzNuDa Posts: 252 Member
    jemhh wrote: »
    atypicalsmith wrote: »
    pixie_mills wrote: »
    atypicalsmith wrote: »
    Don't eat at restaurants. Period. Just don't. They pile calories upon calories and sodium upon sodium. Don't do it.

    Hmm...can be rather difficult to never go to a restaurant...what if it is a special occasion, or a one off? what if you have a family who eat out a lot? There is always healthy options and choices...and if not... Everyone needs a little treat now and again, reward your efforts :)

    Yep and scratch your head as to why you are still gaining weight.

    I go out to eat 3+ times a week and have lost quite successfully. Last night I went out and had an 11 oz steak and 2 salads with ranch dressing, cheese, and croutons. What works for you may not work for others and vice versa.

    ^This. (And NO, I'm NOT still gaining weight but rather still LOSE.) Thank you very much.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    atypicalsmith wrote: »
    Don't eat at restaurants. Period. Just don't. They pile calories upon calories and sodium upon sodium. Don't do it.

    Avoidance is not the answer. Learning portion control in all situations is.
  • pixie_mills
    pixie_mills Posts: 103 Member
    atypicalsmith wrote: »
    pixie_mills wrote: »
    atypicalsmith wrote: »
    Don't eat at restaurants. Period. Just don't. They pile calories upon calories and sodium upon sodium. Don't do it.

    Hmm...can be rather difficult to never go to a restaurant...what if it is a special occasion, or a one off? what if you have a family who eat out a lot? There is always healthy options and choices...and if not... Everyone needs a little treat now and again, reward your efforts :)

    Yep and scratch your head as to why you are still gaining weight.

    Not scratching my head. If I go out for a nice meal I'm gonna enjoy it! If that means tailoring my calories and macros during the week and days beforehand and doing that extra work out then so be it. If I'm 1-2lbs up on the morning after my meal out am I going to freak out? No. I'm not. Because I've been careful and I've planned. And I'm savvy enough to know that it will be water weight.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    pixie_mills wrote: »
    atypicalsmith wrote: »
    pixie_mills wrote: »
    atypicalsmith wrote: »
    Don't eat at restaurants. Period. Just don't. They pile calories upon calories and sodium upon sodium. Don't do it.

    Hmm...can be rather difficult to never go to a restaurant...what if it is a special occasion, or a one off? what if you have a family who eat out a lot? There is always healthy options and choices...and if not... Everyone needs a little treat now and again, reward your efforts :)

    Yep and scratch your head as to why you are still gaining weight.

    Not scratching my head. If I go out for a nice meal I'm gonna enjoy it! If that means tailoring my calories and macros during the week and days beforehand and doing that extra work out then so be it. If I'm 1-2lbs up on the morning after my meal out am I going to freak out? No. I'm not. Because I've been careful and I've planned. And I'm savvy enough to know that it will be water weight.
    Yep. Planning is the key.
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    atypicalsmith wrote: »
    Don't eat at restaurants. Period. Just don't. They pile calories upon calories and sodium upon sodium. Don't do it.

    well thats a sad way to live the rest of your life but hey if it works for you.....

    i eat out a LOT. i generally eat half and take the rest home and have it for dinner or the next day.
  • calliegirl73
    calliegirl73 Posts: 22 Member
    i get a to-go box and take 1/2 home for lunch the next day.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,681 Member
    edited May 2015
    If the portion I'm served seems large, I lop off 1/3 of it and give it to my husband.

    Also some of the restaurants we visit offer two portion sizes ... a half size and a full size. I always order the half size.
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,644 Member
    atypicalsmith wrote: »
    Don't eat at restaurants. Period. Just don't. They pile calories upon calories and sodium upon sodium. Don't do it.

    This bums me out in the worst way...
  • shadowfax_c11
    shadowfax_c11 Posts: 1,942 Member
    Box half of it and leave it on the table when you go. Can't snack if it isn't with you.

    Honestly if I eat out plan enough into my calories for the day that I can enjoy my meal or I make sure to order something that I know I can eat all or most of what they give me.

    You can also order an appetizer as your meal instead of an entree. ;)
  • Oldbitcollector
    Oldbitcollector Posts: 229 Member
    edited May 2015
    SLLRunner wrote: »
    atypicalsmith wrote: »
    Don't eat at restaurants. Period. Just don't. They pile calories upon calories and sodium upon sodium. Don't do it.

    Avoidance is not the answer. Learning portion control in all situations is.

    I think the answer is somewhere in the middle..

    I don't think regular restaurant eating is healthy at all. I'm a one-a-week restaurant eater with an occasional Wendys chicken wrap for lunch. That's as close to a "cheat" meal as I get for the reasons stated.

    In the end, it's portion size... I'm eating less calories than I burn...

  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    stephyj528 wrote: »
    i just admitted to myself that i cant throw food away when im at a restaurant. people say box ur food but i end up snacking on the way home. does anyone else have this issue or recommendations? thanks!

    You could:
    1. Budget your calories out for the week so that you can eat the whole meal that day.
    2. Stick the box in the backseat
    3. Stick the box in the trunk
    4. Leave what you don't eat on the plate
    atypicalsmith wrote: »
    pixie_mills wrote: »
    atypicalsmith wrote: »
    Don't eat at restaurants. Period. Just don't. They pile calories upon calories and sodium upon sodium. Don't do it.

    Hmm...can be rather difficult to never go to a restaurant...what if it is a special occasion, or a one off? what if you have a family who eat out a lot? There is always healthy options and choices...and if not... Everyone needs a little treat now and again, reward your efforts :)

    Yep and scratch your head as to why you are still gaining weight.

    ??? Seriously. It's perfectly possible to eat out and lose weight. I eat out way more than I'd like to admit and I lose weight just fine.
  • 00figg
    00figg Posts: 111 Member
    i tend to order appetizers for my meal. they are the right size for me and i don't have to worry about leftovers. also leaves room for the most important part...dessert!
  • Ameengyrl
    Ameengyrl Posts: 127 Member
    peterjens wrote: »
    stephyj528 wrote: »
    but i end up snacking on the way home.

    Order a soup and/or salad. It's harder to eat these on the way home.

    Put it in the trunk. Strange but that's the solution
  • softblondechick
    softblondechick Posts: 1,275 Member
    Leave food on the plate! Gasp!
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    I really couldn't care less about leaving food on my plate.
    I do care about eating too much.
    Priorities.
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