911!!! Have a Last Minute Dinner Date Tonight!

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  • mem50
    mem50 Posts: 1,384 Member
    Who the heck takes a doggie bag home on a first date...well, I guess if you want it to be the last date it's ok.

    Excuse me.....I did and guess what? 24 years later we are married and quite happy!
  • MelissaGraham7
    MelissaGraham7 Posts: 406 Member
    Totally disagree with those say you should skip it and have fun and you will "look like a freak" if you eat a salad. Come on. This is a lifestyle. A commitment. If your "date" can't handle who you are and that you might like to eat healthy, then they aren't worth hanging around. You would want someone who would be supportive. You don't have to be all militant about it. You can order healthy things quite nonchalantly. You can ask for dressing on the side. You can ask for food to be grilled without butter/sauces. You can ask and have quite a nice time and FUN with the company but you do not have to compromise your healthy lifestyle for a date. That is just .... unwise. and it isn't who you are or who you are wanting to become!
  • cozylove
    cozylove Posts: 33 Member
    Ok, so reading this has really made me mad. Cozy, enjoy yourself tonight. But do NOT give up on your goals. Choose healthy, and ordering a salad won't make you appear crazy. I commend you for wanting to stay on track, but enjoyment on a date can no longer be about what you consume food wise. And the first few weeks you change your life are the hardest. I went on a cruise 3 weeks after I decided to change my life and guess what, I LOST weight. No I didn't not eat, I just made healthier choices, fish, chicken, salads, veggies all were delicious and I enjoyed it because I knew I wasn't putting JUNK in my body that would hurt my progress.

    I don't agree with anyone that has told you to just "get back on track tomorrow". This website is supposed to be about encourgement TOWARDS your goals not JUSTIFYING your actions. You will feel much better about the date if you make good choices and don't obsess over what is on your plate. With that said, order a grilled chicken salad with dressing on the side and no croutons. Order a lean steak or grilled fish with veggies.

    If you are serious about the changes, don't look at this like a diet, diets fail, it has to be a change in the way you live. I manage my families restaurant and it's hard to make good choices but it's something I have to do. You will be proud of yourself for the choices you make now. Good Luck!

    You're my new MFP Buddy!...YOU ROCK!!!
  • MelissaGraham7
    MelissaGraham7 Posts: 406 Member
    Right on, Walkwithme!!!
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    I don't agree with anyone that has told you to just "get back on track tomorrow". This website is supposed to be about encourgement TOWARDS your goals not JUSTIFYING your actions.
    How is encouraging someone to be realistic, and exercising moderation, not helping?
  • carlisle19
    carlisle19 Posts: 9 Member
    They offer fresh seafood you can get it grilled with vegetables.
  • MarceloFigueroa
    MarceloFigueroa Posts: 1 Member
    If the restaurant has Dirty Rice or Red Beans & Rice on the menu, these are good entrees that should keep you within your calorie count. Also, grilled shrimp, grilled red fish or grilled tilapia. And don't be afraid to ask for nutrition info. They may actually have it.
  • MaximalLife
    MaximalLife Posts: 2,447 Member
    I don't agree with anyone that has told you to just "get back on track tomorrow". This website is supposed to be about encourgement TOWARDS your goals not JUSTIFYING your actions.
    How is encouraging someone to be realistic, and exercising moderation, not helping?
    ^^^^^^^^
    THIS!
    This website is about learning from those with RESULTS.

    People can have their theories about fitness and philosophies about health.
    I prefer results; that's what I respect.

    Learn from those who are already where you seek to be,.
  • Hola723
    Hola723 Posts: 159 Member
    When your meal arrives, have the waiter bring you a to-go box. Immediately put half the meal in the to-go box and set it aside. I find I don't miss the other half at all and leave full and satisfied.
  • cozylove
    cozylove Posts: 33 Member
    Okay peeps! Take it down a level!! I'm having the Boiled Shrimp...Okay!!?? LOL!!!

    Will give the basic "Good Date"...."Bad Date" details later...NO BIGGIE for me...Just another night out for a single chick! Only difference..I'm trying to eat better and within "Portion Control"..That's it Folks.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    When your meal arrives, have the waiter bring you a to-go box. Immediately put half the meal in the to-go box and set it aside. I find I don't miss the other half at all and leave full and satisfied.
    There was a whole thread about this once. Epic.

    Why not wait until you're done eating, and then box up half, without drawing attention to yourself?
  • cozylove
    cozylove Posts: 33 Member
    Had a wonderful date tonight..I just was not hungry and we had a great time...Talked for 2 hours...I had Gumbo w/o the rice...Actually didn't finish my bowl(was not intentional)...But found out he just lost 36 pounds via low carbing.

    Blah...Blah...Blah... No stress from this first date bcuz of Foodie diet issues
  • AnarchoGen
    AnarchoGen Posts: 400 Member
    Had a wonderful date tonight..I just was not hungry and we had a great time...Talked for 2 hours...I had Gumbo w/o the rice...Actually didn't finish my bowl(was not intentional)...But found out he just lost 36 pounds via low carbing.

    Blah...Blah...Blah... No stress from this first date bcuz of Foodie diet issues

    I am so happy for you :D
    Glad to hear it went well!
  • Barneystinson
    Barneystinson Posts: 1,357 Member
    Fish or shrimp, blackened. Side salad, rice, or veggies on the side. No need to eat the entire portion as I've been to Boudreaux's and their portions are LARGE.

    I love a nice blackened and spiced catfish. Yummy.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    Had a wonderful date tonight..I just was not hungry and we had a great time...Talked for 2 hours...I had Gumbo w/o the rice...Actually didn't finish my bowl(was not intentional)...But found out he just lost 36 pounds via low carbing.

    Blah...Blah...Blah... No stress from this first date bcuz of Foodie diet issues
    Glad to hear it went well!
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