On the go this weekend, means eating out A LOT...

sphonani
sphonani Posts: 13
edited November 12 in Food and Nutrition
I wont be able to really cook my own meals or pack my own meals this coming weekend... I've been doing really well this week and don't want to sabotage my healthy streak. Need suggestions, tips for eating out. Thanks :drinker:

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  • scott1080
    scott1080 Posts: 109 Member
    in those situations i just use portion control and enjoy all the good food. most importantly just enjoy the weekend..!!!!
  • dododo123
    dododo123 Posts: 105 Member
    When you look at the menu, if it sounds so good, forget it. lol :( Whenever I like a salad on some menu and think it sounds good and it's a salad with light italian dressing... Well, the chicken and the cheese ruin it :( wahhh!~
  • sweetbeckymarie
    sweetbeckymarie Posts: 144
    Order healthy, salads with grilled meat and dressing on the side. Things with sauces are generally the worst calorie wise. Ask for a take out box when you get your meal and put 1/2- 2/3 of what is on your plate away. It makes it less tempting to clear your plate.
  • sphonani
    sphonani Posts: 13
    Great suggestion, I'll try to not be so focused I'm sure my family will be annoyed if Im breaking out my calorie counter lol Thanks Scott, going camping/fishing at Lake Powell, AZ this weekend so fresh fish will hopefully be on the menu!
  • sphonani
    sphonani Posts: 13
    dododo123 - I know right... I'll merely enjoy and eat sensibly. I really really want to see some pounds off by next friday so I wont sabotage myself
  • sphonani
    sphonani Posts: 13
    rvirdin ~ OH YEAH!!!! Okay, I'll try that... I don't think in some places I can totally avoid the heavy calorie dishes, but I'll use that tactic with the take out box. :) ThAnks ALL
  • LittleMissNerdy
    LittleMissNerdy Posts: 792 Member
    I always try to look up the info before hand if I can! Or if it's a large serving, save some for later or see if someone wants to slit a meal!
  • Zichu
    Zichu Posts: 542 Member
    Oooo Fresh Fish. I can see Grilled Fish at the moment and it sure looks nice :D

    Considering you are going camping as well, I would really think about packing just a few things, just in case you want a snack. If you have time of course >.<
  • tinkermommc
    tinkermommc Posts: 558 Member
    See if someone wants to split something! Easiest way to cut the calories in half :-) And it's easier on the pocketbook!
  • sdrawkcabynot
    sdrawkcabynot Posts: 462 Member
    replace fries with veggies

    replace fried food with grilled/baked

    cut out any empty calories like soda or sweet tea with water...

    cut meals in half and put the other in a to go box (like a previous post said) - out of site out of mind.

    But indulge a little bit! You are on "vacation" - you gotta enjoy some of it!

    Moderation is key :)
  • john41958
    john41958 Posts: 4
    Just had a great experience that I wanted to share so all of us go in and keep this attention to healthy eaters on the menu! My wife and I had lunch at Ruby Tuesday yesterday and were having the usual struggle with finding something to eat on their menu when I notice that they have added spaghetti squash marinara to their menu. It was really good (not the best sauce I ever had but definitely good) and 257 calories! We each got one and we also got a side order of grilled chicken breast that we cut up and put in it for some protein. Go there...order this...it is so rare that a big chain like this actually takes the interests of healthy people into account and this should be rewarded in sales, the only real language they speak.
  • Dan112358
    Dan112358 Posts: 525 Member
    Another tip is that many restaurants will let you order things that are not necessarily on the menu. Don't be afraid to tell your server exactly what it is you're looking for & see what they can do. I've done that twice in the past two days.
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