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jmf423
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Restaurants and WW
This is my problem! I never know what to order and ned up getting a salad with grilled chicken. But honestly, that does nothing for me and I am never satisfied.
What do you get when you go out to dinner? We are going to Millers for my DS b-day tomorrow (his choice) ..... any suggestions?
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Posted 3/28/11 4:49 PM  |
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Mkr09
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Re: Restaurants and WW
We don't go out a lot...but DH wanted to go to Applebees. I ended up going online and checking out their menu ahead of time and putting the nutrition info into the calculator to figure out how many points everything was. Then I went from there as to what to eat.
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| Posted 3/28/11 5:00 PM |
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missfabulous
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Re: Restaurants and WW
It can be very hard sometimes, but it helps to plan ahead.
For chain resturants, I go online ahead of time. I calculate the points for a few different entrees I like- when I get there I'll decide which I'm in the mood for.
Non-chains are a little more difficult. you can always stick your resturant guide in your purse and then sneak a look under the table  OR if you know the cuisine you'll be eating ahead of time- flip through the book and see whats high in points and whats lower.
Some good go to's: appetizers (depending what it is will probably still be high in points [mozz sticks, chicken fingers, etc] but on the bright side its pre-portioned).
Shrimp- unless it is deep fried it can be a great go to because its low in points.
For italian- whole wheat pasta with red sauce (I eyeball about 2 cups- depending where you go its sometimes about half a portion).
Chili (without cheese) is usually relatively low yet filling. Chicken noodle soup as well. You can get that with a side salad.
If I know I'm going out to eat, I try to save about 20 points for dinner. (9 points through the day is diffcult but very possible). I've found there are a decent number of entrees for around 20 points. (For example the pancake stack I get at ihop is 21 points. If I know I"m going, I'll try to limit my point intake throughout the day).
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| Posted 3/28/11 6:09 PM |
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MrsG823
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Re: Restaurants and WW
Most restaurants have their menus online. So you could look up the menu before hand and choose a few thing that look good and calculate the points before hand. Just remember to keep portion sizes in mind b/c most restaurant servings are very generous.
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| Posted 3/28/11 7:27 PM |
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hazeleyes33
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Re: Restaurants and WW
I usually use restaurant food as my "bad" day unless I really research it beforehand as I used to know exactly what to eat when I was doing WW many years ago.
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| Posted 3/28/11 9:08 PM |
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Kierasmom
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Re: Restaurants and WW
Millers probably has the menu and nutrition online. Try to save as many points as you can for dinner and dip into your weekly points a little if you have to. Honestly, for me some places are totally not worth trying to eat healthy at. At some places the healthy meals taste awful and I get mad that I wasted my money and also my points on them. I'd rather go a few points over and enjoy my meal, especially if it's a special occasion.
My other tip is to decide ahead of time if you are having a drink, appetizer, entree and dessert. That will add up to a lot of points even if you go pretty healthy. Go in with a plan and stick with it. For me I know if I'm drinking then I'm probably skipping either appetizer and/or dessert. Or if I really want a certain appetizer or dessert then I'll skimp on my main meal.
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| Posted 3/28/11 9:13 PM |
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jmf423
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Re: Restaurants and WW
i cant find their nutritional info online!  it says coming soon! but i have a game plan so lets hope i can stick to it!!!
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| Posted 3/28/11 9:34 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Restaurants and WW
I refuse to go to eat...LOL...not yet anyway. GOOD LUCK!
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| Posted 3/28/11 9:39 PM |
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jmf423
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Re: Restaurants and WW
Posted by dm24angel
I refuse to go to eat...LOL...not yet anyway. GOOD LUCK!
i haven't!! but we are going out tonight for Dom's b-day!! i am going super low points all day and hoping for the best!
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| Posted 3/29/11 7:21 AM |
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Re: Restaurants and WW
Posted by jmf423
Posted by dm24angel
I refuse to go to eat...LOL...not yet anyway. GOOD LUCK!
i haven't!! but we are going out tonight for Dom's b-day!! i am going super low points all day and hoping for the best!
I also know that restaurant portions generally are not the size portion we should be having. I usually split my meal in half as soon as I get it and ask for a container to wrap it up. That way I'm not tempted to eat the whole thing. I also don't really limit myself. I'll get an appetizer (usually mozz sticks) but instead of having 4 I'll have 1 or 2. I'm not a huge dessert persion so I don't really have to worry about that.
I also drink a ton of water during dinner to help me get full so I don't overstuff myself with food.
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| Posted 3/29/11 9:58 AM |
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