worst case scenario
esmeraldaRM
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i hope to lose 100 lbs one week at a time
what do you pick when all the choices are bad? high protein? low sugar? low fat? whole grain? 1/4 of a portion? which of these should be my golden rule: when in doubt pick (_________).
what do you pick when all the choices are bad? high protein? low sugar? low fat? whole grain? 1/4 of a portion? which of these should be my golden rule: when in doubt pick (_________).
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Whatever fits into your calorie allowance. What do you mean;
"all the choices are bad"?0 -
well i went to ihop today and ALL choices were bad even salads were 700+ calories i spent half my calorie budget in one sitting!!0
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So, you have a few choices.
- Don't eat at IHop.
- Don't eat the full meal, and take some home (or don't).
- Do 3 or 4 hours of intense cardio.
- Plan to be flexible over the week. A little over 1 day, a little under the next.
Ultimately, it's difficult to eat a typical entree, or combination meal at a lot of common chain restaurants and maintain a calorie deficit.0 -
You make the best choice you can. High protein, sauce on the side, nothing fried.
And most chains have nutrition information online - for future reference, IHOP has some 'simple and fit' options that are less than 500 calories.0 -
Derf_Smeggle wrote: »So, you have a few choices.
- Don't eat at IHop.
- Don't eat the full meal, and take some home (or don't).
- Do 3 or 4 hours of intense cardio.
- Plan to be flexible over the week. A little over 1 day, a little under the next.
Ultimately, it's difficult to eat a typical entree, or combination meal at a lot of common chain restaurants and maintain a calorie deficit.
I always plan to be flexible, and it makes this lifestyle far more sustainable. Some days I'm ridiculously hungry, and other days I'm satisfied with a salad for lunch and soup for dinner. As long as my calories average out at roughly 1600/day at the end of the week, I'm a happy girl.
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Keep it simple is a good rule. Be aware of portion sizes. The links below may help.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/wecan/portion/documents/PD1.pdf
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/wecan/eat-right/eating-out.htm0 -
Well, if you're looking at all choices being high calories you can A) eat it, log it and move on or B ) take home leftovers.
I would do A. I love IHOP.0 -
Derf_Smeggle wrote: »So, you have a few choices.
- Don't eat at IHop.
- Don't eat the full meal, and take some home (or don't).
- Do 3 or 4 hours of intense cardio.
- Plan to be flexible over the week. A little over 1 day, a little under the next.
Ultimately, it's difficult to eat a typical entree, or combination meal at a lot of common chain restaurants and maintain a calorie deficit.
i REALLY REALLY didn't want ihop but i had my mom with me and i couldnt say no to her little face so
i tried to eat half the meal but the devil on my shoulder wouldn't shut up about it. i will have to burn some of it off and try to stay within budget the rest of the day
i like that idea a little over 1 and a little under the next its all about averages (one of the few times stats came in handy) !!0 -
Two eggs, two bacon, two buttermilk pancakes = 550 calories and 28 grams protein.0
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You make the best choice you can. High protein, sauce on the side, nothing fried.
And most chains have nutrition information online - for future reference, IHOP has some 'simple and fit' options that are less than 500 calories.
i swear i did not see 500 calories or less options all those lights and smells must have gotten me loopy i did see like 600 cals for eggs but im not a big fan of eggs *-_-0 -
Or try to tweak the restaurant meal. For instance, that 700 calorie salad, get a lower calorie dressing and dip your fork in before spearing the lettuce/veggies/protein instead of pouring/drizzling it right on the salad.
If there are higher calorie add ins like croutons, walnuts, cheeses, etc, either eat around them or have them leave them off the salad. It makes a less exciting salad but if you're strictly going for calories....
The same with all the extras on a sandwich. Use mustard instead of mayo, gave them add more veggies to bulk it up. I stopped getting the cheese on Subway's sandwiches because you couldn't even taste it to begin with!
God, I miss the chocolate chip pancakes covered in whipped cream from IHOP.0 -
mattyc772014 wrote: »Keep it simple is a good rule. Be aware of portion sizes. The links below may help.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/wecan/portion/documents/PD1.pdf
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/wecan/eat-right/eating-out.htm
so the first link was like a scared straight experience and the second one felt more like a one step at a time thing it is absolutely getting bookmarked for harder times ahead
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MommyL2015 wrote: »Well, if you're looking at all choices being high calories you can A) eat it, log it and move on or B ) take home leftovers.
I would do A. I love IHOP.
i like option A too but i also feel like i should acknowledge that it was not my best performance0 -
I hear you! But that is not so bad. Here is what scared straight eating is.
https://youtu.be/zetlxblrGFQ 0 -
I would agree with whatever fits in your calorie allowance. I haven't been too focused on my macros, just on calories.
I like to look at a restaurant's nutritional information in advance whenever possible.0 -
Two eggs, two bacon, two buttermilk pancakes = 550 calories and 28 grams protein.
see that was my plan but then i was like yuck eggs and then i was ewh pancakes and now i am lamenting my decisionsOr try to tweak the restaurant meal. For instance, that 700 calorie salad, get a lower calorie dressing and dip your fork in before spearing the lettuce/veggies/protein instead of pouring/drizzling it right on the salad.
If there are higher calorie add ins like croutons, walnuts, cheeses, etc, either eat around them or have them leave them off the salad. It makes a less exciting salad but if you're strictly going for calories....
The same with all the extras on a sandwich. Use mustard instead of mayo, gave them add more veggies to bulk it up. I stopped getting the cheese on Subway's sandwiches because you couldn't even taste it to begin with!
God, I miss the chocolate chip pancakes covered in whipped cream from IHOP.
yeah it was too much mayo but i forgot in the heat of the moment to say no mayo and i forgot to ask for whole wheat bread next time i will be better prepared
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i book marked the scared straight link too lol0
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esmeraldaRM wrote: »You make the best choice you can. High protein, sauce on the side, nothing fried.
And most chains have nutrition information online - for future reference, IHOP has some 'simple and fit' options that are less than 500 calories.
i swear i did not see 500 calories or less options all those lights and smells must have gotten me loopy i did see like 600 cals for eggs but im not a big fan of eggs *-_-
IHOP has soups too though... Can always go with a bowl of soup (there are two around 150 calories) and a House salad with light dressing, and you can get pretty much anything on top of that (ham, grits, bacon, fruit) and stay under 500 calories.
If you know you're going somewhere, plan ahead. Look at the nutrition info online.0 -
Log before you order on your phone ..that way you won't forget0
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You could also order a full meal but ask for a to-go box right at the beginning so you can pack half of it to take home. Or take off whatever piece of bread has the mayo and eat the sandwich open-faced, with a fork. Or (this works best at breakfast-type places like IHOP) make a meal out of sides. Get two eggs cooked without butter/oil, whatever fresh fruit or vegetable they have (tomato slices are really good with eggs), and dry toast or a pancake or two. If you practice thinking creatively, this gets a lot easier.0
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Wow thanks guys for all the suggestions the flexibility should make this an easier transition0
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mattyc772014 wrote: »I hear you! But that is not so bad. Here is what scared straight eating is.https://youtu.be/zetlxblrGFQ
I want to say funny but at the same time the prison complex is no laughing matter ??? But yeah it's that is no joke. Point taken ^_^
I did take out the extra bread slices out and I wiped out the mayoYou could also order a full meal but ask for a to-go box right at the beginning so you can pack half of it to take home. Or take off whatever piece of bread has the mayo and eat the sandwich open-faced, with a fork. Or (this works best at breakfast-type places like IHOP) make a meal out of sides. Get two eggs cooked without butter/oil, whatever fresh fruit or vegetable they have (tomato slices are really good with eggs), and dry toast or a pancake or two. If you practice thinking creatively, this gets a lot easier.
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I think IHOP is one of the best chain restaurant choices when you're eating breakfast out. They have a whole subset of their menu that is low calorie and delicious. You should absolutely try it next time! Their "Simple and Fit" harvest pancake combo is the bomb.0
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You're not going to lose 100 lbs by being nice and not being able to say no. Find ways to hang out with family and friends without sabotaging yourself. Next time, opt for a walk in the park with her.esmeraldaRM wrote: »Derf_Smeggle wrote: »So, you have a few choices.- Don't eat at IHop.
- Don't eat the full meal, and take some home (or don't).
- Do 3 or 4 hours of intense cardio.
- Plan to be flexible over the week. A little over 1 day, a little under the next.
Ultimately, it's difficult to eat a typical entree, or combination meal at a lot of common chain restaurants and maintain a calorie deficit.
i REALLY REALLY didn't want ihop but i had my mom with me and i couldnt say no to her little face so i tried to eat half the meal but the devil on my shoulder wouldn't shut up about it. i will have to burn some of it off and try to stay within budget the rest of the day
i like that idea a little over 1 and a little under the next its all about averages (one of the few times stats came in handy) !!0 -
At IHOP I always get 2 pancakes, usually the fancy kind like pumpkin they have lately. Sugar free syrup on top. Really good and 330 cal. I'd go ahead and get an egg or whatever else but I can eat that cheaper at home, and 2 of their pancakes fill me up well for lunch or breakfast so that's plenty. When I go out to a place like that (chain restaurant with friends/family and I'm not really thrilled over the food), I don't worry too much about fitting all of my macros and just go with a lower calorie option that tastes good and fills me up - and usually, is cheap. If I'm gonna blow $12+ and a big part of my calorie allotment on a meal it's going to be something I LOVE like Thai food or a fancy burger...not an IHOP salad.0
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Ugh. My company's department has their monthly meeting at ihop, so I feel you. They do have the "simple & fit" portion of the menu, which has an okay veggie omelet for a little over 300 calories as I recall. But I'm like you - not huge on eggs. Pancakes seem to be the only thing "worth it" taste-wise if you're going to chow down on some of your calories, but anything that heavy makes me feel sluggish within a couple hours.
I usually end up going with the oatmeal with brown sugar and bananas... And plenty of coffee!0 -
Whenever possible with going out, I look up the nutritional information on line (preferably just after eating, so I am full), make my selection, and then don't even look at the menu once I get there. That way, I am not tempted by anything that is pictured. Alternatively, I will eat whatever I want, enjoy every bite, log it, and make sure I continue on with my plan the rest of the day/week. One meal didn't make me fat, so one meal is not going to derail all the good things I've been doing to lose it. It's habits over time. I hope you enjoyed your time with your mom.0
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You make the best choice you can. High protein, sauce on the side, nothing fried.
And most chains have nutrition information online - for future reference, IHOP has some 'simple and fit' options that are less than 500 calories.
Perfect answer! I always default to eggs if I cant decide or figure things out....0 -
Well I really like breakfast foods. So my choice would probably be to get some hard extra exercise in, eat light earlier in the day, and order what I wanted.
But you ALWAYS have several choices. Remember that as you go forward.0
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