eat out and staying thin

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Never order pasta. Instead of a traditional main course order a green salad with dressing on the side and cooked vegetables. Drink water, only eat one piece of bread. Never eat both a dessert and an appetizer.

What is the point of going out to eat if you're going to eat such a boring, spartan meal that you could easily prepare yourself for a fraction of the cost?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I stick to martinis (no sugar) before dinner and with the appetizer. I usually go shrimp cocktail or whatever the sashimi/avocado/soy glaze option is. Sometimes French onion soup (veggies).

Don’t eat the entire serving of bread until your actual entree comes. Butter, plentifully (you’re out!), but don’t ask for Ranch.

For the entree, I try to go with something non-processed like a porterhouse, banked potato, roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon. And yes! Despite what others are saying I think a salad can be helpful, but just a wedge for the side. Blue cheese, bacon, plus you’re getting your tomatoes.

Skip the cheese plate or at least keep it reasonable. That way you have room for dessert. You want to be satisfied so you’re not overly tempted when you get home to finish off the leftover lobster Mac and cheese I forgot to mention about. (So good! But again, just one portion.)

Anyway, dessert: get a few with the table so you can sample. Couple of scotches will help settle everything and you’ll be drifting off by the time the car drops you at home. Getting a good nights sleep is shockingly important for health.

I love the idea that French Onion soup, loaded with cheese and bread, counts as a veggie. May I quote you on that?

[Anonymous]

Does anyone ever go to fine dining establishments? These all sound like things you can order at Applebees.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone ever go to fine dining establishments? These all sound like things you can order at Applebees.

We went to Le Diplomate for Father’s Day brunch. I had a piece of bread, French onion soup, quiche florentine, and a skim latte. I was pretty full, so I just had a bowl of leftover chicken noodle soup for dinner.

[Anonymous]

Eat mostly protein and veggies. Salad with salmon and dressing on the side. Scallops and a side salad.

[Anonymous]

I make it my main meal of the day.

At a restaurant, I usually choose grilled fish, such as salmon, and I ask for steamed broccoli or some other vegetable with the fish. I allow myself a carb with the meal, such as rice or fries, but I don’t eat any bread and drink water or unsweetened tea. I will also have a small green salad or soup.

I split a desert with dh or a friend. Last week I split a dish of ice cream covered with fresh strawberries with two friends.

[Anonymous]

To battle the temptation to have dessert at the restaurant, have a small box of chocolates in your purse, like 2 pieces pp, to eat on the way home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is your highest calorie meal of the day. Order lower calorie items. Don’t touch the bread and skip the alcohol.

I do the opposite. Order everything I want, especially if it's a great restaurant, but make it my only meal of the day. Never skip drinks, eat a whole desert if there's still room in my belly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone ever go to fine dining establishments? These all sound like things you can order at Applebees.

We went to Le Diplomate for Father’s Day brunch. I had a piece of bread, French onion soup, quiche florentine, and a skim latte. I was pretty full, so I just had a bowl of leftover chicken noodle soup for dinner.

We split the seafood tower at Le Dip! And have lots of champagne.

[Anonymous]

I order fish and a gin and tonic.

[Anonymous]

I have two little kids so I don't get to have a leisurely meal out that often. So when I do I don't hold back. When I eat at home I'm pretty healthy...like an 80/20. But, I guess I'm also not thin (at least not by DCUM standards...I have a normal BMI).

And after reading what some of you eat when you're out at a restaurant, it seems clear that I never will be.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have two little kids so I don't get to have a leisurely meal out that often. So when I do I don't hold back. When I eat at home I'm pretty healthy...like an 80/20. But, I guess I'm also not thin (at least not by DCUM standards...I have a normal BMI).

And after reading what some of you eat when you're out at a restaurant, it seems clear that I never will be.

That's fine, though. It all depends on what you want. I've noticed that many people here do not want to lose weight just to be in a healthy range-- they want to be tiny. As an example, I think one poster said she likes the "ballerina look" recently. That's no knock on them, but they want different things.

I've decided that because I'm not an actress, model, media personality, or really any public figure, it doesn't matter if I weigh 110 lb or 120 lb. Both weights are healthy for my height. One weight is extremely hard for me to maintain and still enjoy my life. The other requires some maintenance but still allows wine and fun dinners out. So I'm going with 120 lb.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have two little kids so I don't get to have a leisurely meal out that often. So when I do I don't hold back. When I eat at home I'm pretty healthy...like an 80/20. But, I guess I'm also not thin (at least not by DCUM standards...I have a normal BMI).

And after reading what some of you eat when you're out at a restaurant, it seems clear that I never will be.

That's fine, though. It all depends on what you want. I've noticed that many people here do not want to lose weight just to be in a healthy range-- they want to be tiny. As an example, I think one poster said she likes the "ballerina look" recently. That's no knock on them, but they want different things.

I've decided that because I'm not an actress, model, media personality, or really any public figure, it doesn't matter if I weigh 110 lb or 120 lb. Both weights are healthy for my height. One weight is extremely hard for me to maintain and still enjoy my life. The other requires some maintenance but still allows wine and fun dinners out. So I'm going with 120 lb.

I agree. I just like food and wine too much to be one of those people who never indulges. I exercise a few times a week and try to eat healthy most of the time. That keeps me at a healthy weight for my height, and really, that's fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have two little kids so I don't get to have a leisurely meal out that often. So when I do I don't hold back. When I eat at home I'm pretty healthy...like an 80/20. But, I guess I'm also not thin (at least not by DCUM standards...I have a normal BMI).

And after reading what some of you eat when you're out at a restaurant, it seems clear that I never will be.

That's fine, though. It all depends on what you want. I've noticed that many people here do not want to lose weight just to be in a healthy range-- they want to be tiny. As an example, I think one poster said she likes the "ballerina look" recently. That's no knock on them, but they want different things.

I've decided that because I'm not an actress, model, media personality, or really any public figure, it doesn't matter if I weigh 110 lb or 120 lb. Both weights are healthy for my height. One weight is extremely hard for me to maintain and still enjoy my life. The other requires some maintenance but still allows wine and fun dinners out. So I'm going with 120 lb.

I agree. I just like food and wine too much to be one of those people who never indulges. I exercise a few times a week and try to eat healthy most of the time. That keeps me at a healthy weight for my height, and really, that's fine.

Same. I've been thinner but it was harder to stay that way and I didn't really get much out of it, relative to how much work it was. I'm still healthy + or - 10 lb at my current weight. Maybe IDGAF anymore because of my age but I love to cook and I love wine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I stick to martinis (no sugar) before dinner and with the appetizer. I usually go shrimp cocktail or whatever the sashimi/avocado/soy glaze option is. Sometimes French onion soup (veggies).

Don’t eat the entire serving of bread until your actual entree comes. Butter, plentifully (you’re out!), but don’t ask for Ranch.

For the entree, I try to go with something non-processed like a porterhouse, banked potato, roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon. And yes! Despite what others are saying I think a salad can be helpful, but just a wedge for the side. Blue cheese, bacon, plus you’re getting your tomatoes.

Skip the cheese plate or at least keep it reasonable. That way you have room for dessert. You want to be satisfied so you’re not overly tempted when you get home to finish off the leftover lobster Mac and cheese I forgot to mention about. (So good! But again, just one portion.)

Anyway, dessert: get a few with the table so you can sample. Couple of scotches will help settle everything and you’ll be drifting off by the time the car drops you at home. Getting a good nights sleep is shockingly important for health.

I love the idea that French Onion soup, loaded with cheese and bread, counts as a veggie. May I quote you on that?

It’s mostly warm, filling, protein-rich broth and usually made with a couple small slices of baguette. It’s usually a moderate or low calorie choice. For example the Panera bowl is 310 calories.