Going to red lobster tonight... HELP?!

This is weird! My parents are at Red Lobster eating right now. I decided not to go because I already ate (and their cheddar baked biscuits are my downfall).
I would lean towards salad/soup. Stay away from creamy pasta dishes, and of course the cheddar biscuits. I believe they have a portion of their menu with healthier options.

You wouldn't gain 5 pounds back unless you ate 17,500 calories.

They have lite fare suggestions in the back of that little book with drinks and appetizers...grilled fish like salmon or tilapia paired with steamed veggies...get a salad too, and only one biscuit!

just ate there last night. the grilled lobster/scallops/shrimp with brocoilli meal (salad included, no dressing) was less than 400 calories. stay away from the ever-so-yummy biscuits & drawn butter.

I got their grilled shrimp skewers, asked for plain baked potato vs pilaf (no butter/sour cream), no seasoning on the broccoli (I brought my butter spray and seasoning), ate one skewer of shrimp, half potato, one roll. Ordered side salad with their house dressing on the side and dipped fork tines into it. Entire meal was filling and very low cal, and I had a meal the next nite. They have a 10 or so page nutrition sheet on their site (manager gave me a copy of it when I asked in the restaurant). Shrimp is about 4 oz for both skewers btw, so could eat both but I wanted a second meal

Just enjoy it. lol You aren't going to gain back 5 lbs in a day. Red Lobster is amazing, and you are going to want to splurge a little. Let yourself. I mean you can follow all the suggestions listed (they are great suggestions) But Idk about you, I wouldn't be happy when I left. When I go, I just choose the healthiest option I can. 1 biscuit instead of 2. Red Wine Vinegar dressing instead of ranch. Try to stay away from the fried stuff. I always get crab legs and lobster WITH butter. ( its like 1-2 tablespoons) and get broccoli instead of fries. Just make healthier choices. If you walk out eating baked fish and broccoli your probably going to feel jipped. lol Just my opinion. Another option is to add everything you would want in your diary...see how many cals it is, and then start subtracting and rearranging stuff until you have a meal you can live with

Remember, life is to be lived.
Don't ruin your evening obsessing over your diet.
Get a grilled fish with veggies, an nice appetizer and desert. Drink water - no booze.
And don't mention anything about diet or weight loss to your family.
They're there for a good time too.
Have a great dinner :drinker:

Three words: fresh fish menu. I avoid most chains but a few months ago I couldn't avoid going to Red Lobster (traveling with friends). I ate baked rainbow trout, wild rice and asparagus (the seasonal veg at the time). It actually wasn't bad. If you can't control yourself around bread, don't even try those cheddar bay biscuits.

I just went there a couple weeks ago. I got this pineapple salsa salmon which was on their specials menu, so I don't know if it will be available where you live. But it was good. And then I got mashed potatoes and broccoli. My meal was probably around 600 calories. And lots of protein.

Just enjoy it. lol You aren't going to gain back 5 lbs in a day. Red Lobster is amazing, and you are going to want to splurge a little. Let yourself. I mean you can follow all the suggestions listed (they are great suggestions) But Idk about you, I wouldn't be happy when I left. When I go, I just choose the healthiest option I can. 1 biscuit instead of 2. Red Wine Vinegar dressing instead of ranch. Try to stay away from the fried stuff. I always get crab legs and lobster WITH butter. ( its like 1-2 tablespoons) and get broccoli instead of fries. Just make healthier choices. If you walk out eating baked fish and broccoli your probably going to feel jipped. lol Just my opinion. Another option is to add everything you would want in your diary...see how many cals it is, and then start subtracting and rearranging stuff until you have a meal you can live with

This

they have a menu on the back of the appetizer/dessert thingy that has light meals something like "under 500 cal and 15g of fat"...we were just there a week ago

plain grilled protein and steamed vegz

My advice: stay in the car hahaha

So, my family is taking us out to red lobster tonight or tomorrow.
What are some of their good choices, calorie/fat wise? Or, do they have a website with all the nutrition facts on it? I just lost 5 pounds i dont want to gain it back! Please help!

Red Lobster? Wow, my condolences.

Well, if you must, go for anything that's steamed or grilled. Avoid fried, breaded food. Avoid french fries and skip the bread. Go for veggies and a salad, instead. If you've saved up calories, or burned off a few hundred from exercising earlier in the day, just order what you like and live a little.

And avoid their wine. Not for the calories, you gotta live a little. I just recall the last time I was there a few years ago the wine selection was awful, and the waitress had no clue how to pour it, anyway.

Good luck,

--P

Boiled lobster with NO butter is really good for you and low in calories - high in nutrients such as B 12. Shrimp cocktail is also a good low cal choice, because the shrimp is also boiled. Anything baked will have butter. I would also get a salad and if they have it - a sweet potato is a good healthy alternative to fries or baked potato. Good luck!