healthy dining choices?
my boyfriends family goes out to eat a lot, and on weekends, Im usually going out with them. But I am trying to loose weight right now, (or at least not gain any), but it seems hard to do that when you are eating out 3 or 4 times a week. What are some healthy choices when dining out?
CRNMinSD
Always get a salad with dressing on the side, stick with oil and vinegar, and stay away from cream based dressings. Pass on the bread. Try to order a broiled chicken or fish entree with vegetables, pass on potatoes or rice ask for double veggies, most restaurants let you do that. Also, check the menu for the healthy section, most are doing that now.
After dinner, if at all possible take a walk around the block, also helps digestion.
And, if dessert has to be ordered, share!
The Answer Monster
I empathize. It's hard to do this, be social and not feel the pressure of conforming to everyone's else's dietary choices without having to 'only order a salad.'
I suggest that you choose entrees that are grilled or steamed. Avoid things that are fried, have heavy sauces, etc. Always ask for dressings 'on-the-side' and don't use all of it, either....only 1/3 of it.
Don't order sodas as your beverage, stick with water and a lemon wedge or a diet soda if you must. No alcohol (high in calories).
Watch portion control, too. No one says you have to clean your plate - don't feel guilty for taking doggie bags home from restaurants.
Also - be careful to watch out for stuff served before dinner - like bread or chips. Don't eat these....
Skip appetizers altogether - but if you can't avoid them, choose a small side salad or a cup of soup. Other appetizers are fattening and can ruin any diet.
Good luck.
bearded one
Order a smaller portion. most have a diet section to chose from,too.
ILLSTRUCK WIFE
Stick with dark leafy salads with dressing on the side (like Italian or oil and vinegar lite) Umm... Fish is good(broiled, baked or grilled) same for skinless chicken breast meals, baked potato's no butter just sour cream very light, steamed veggies (green)rice pilaf or steamed or brown rice especially. pass on bread try not to eat to much carbs. dessert sorbet, yogurt, fruit salads or low fat ice cream. Good luck to ya
krisy_80
Whenever I have to eat out I always get a meal that consists of a grilled or baked lean protein, a steamed veggie or a salad, and no bread or potatoes. The only way I eat potatoes at a restaurant is if it's baked w/ no butter or sour cream. Rice with no gravy or buttery sauces are good (pilaf, that sort of thing). Menus have a lot of creative dishes that consist of those things. Different types of grilled chicken salads, grilled fish dishes.
Also, I drink diet soda or unsweetened tea and sweeten it myself.
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