Seeking healthy menu and restruant ideas for Vegas trip

There's a great Japanese restaurant in front of the Monte Carlo (not sure if you can get to it from the casino -- I've only entered from the sidewalk next to the Strip (Las Vegas Blvd). It's called Yusho. They have sushi and grilled dishes that ought to be easy to fit in your calorie budget. (But I guess you'd want to stay away from the tempura and dumplings.)

If you have self-control, I find it easy to put together a lower-calorie meal at the buffets: pile on the veggies and lean proteins, stay away from fried and heavily sauced dishes. I was really impressed with the Wicked Spoon, which is the buffet at the Cosmopolitan, last time I was there. There are lots of things worth a little splurge, and since almost everything on the buffet lines there is pre-portioned on little dishes (rather than put out in a huge pan that you serve yourself from), it's easier to exercise self-control. I'd pick out two or three things to splurge with what's usually just a couple of bites, and fill up on veggies and proteins.

El Dorado Cantina is what I treat myself with, GMO free and very fresh ingredients.

Always order off menu if you can. Just order what you want, most restaurants will cater to your order. I always go with baked/grilled meat, fresh veggies (I ask for no butter), baked potato/rice/sometimes french fries and a side salad (dressing on the side, order with no croutons or cheese)

You can also order salads made to order just specify no cheese, croutons, dressing on the side, etc etc

Grilled chicken sandwiches are pretty good too, just request the bread unbuttered (many restaurants butter the bread before toasting) and no cheese, etc.

These are great suggestions. The only super-close place to your suggested hotels that I've eaten at (that I can recommend) is CraftSteak at the MGM. It's a bit pricey (like the rest of the Strip) but you can easily put together something healthy-ish if you order a small cut of meat and vegetable sides. I don't love a steakhouse, but I really enjoyed my meal here. If you want a nice walk (and you probably will- in a few months it will cool down) Sushi Samba in the Venetian is super healthy and yummy- I would say that's a "must." I'm not sure if it's particularly healthy, but a guilty pleasure of mine has always been Canontina (Mexican food) in the Venetian while watching the gondolas go by. The restaurant is right on the "canal." I'd definitely try to walk around and take in the sites/people watching for some fun and mindless exercise, especially since it's your first time! Have so much fun- gah now I want to go to Vegas!!!

*Ah- one more tip. You might want to pack some easy things for breakfast like protein bars or apples/peanut butter. If you're sleeping in anyway, it's probably kind of a waste to pay all that money for the breakfast buffets. The food in Vegas is way overpriced for what it is- it's good enough, but it's not world-class dining by any means. If you have some quick, healthy breakfast options you can save money, time, and calories. That's what I would do, especially if you want to somewhat track your meals. And don't forget to pack your sunscreen and just pay the checked baggage fee- it's $30 a bottle in the hotel lobby!!!

Sugar Factory! I think the Paris location closed last year, but I'm pretty sure they re-opened at Fashion Show Mall.

I LOVE the buffet at the MGM , so many great choices if you can control yourself they have every kind of veggie, salad, protein, chicken, meat, seafood etc!