Eating out

phipps05 · 07-31-2008, 11:11 AM

I'm very new at this...Help will be greatly appreciated. My boyfriend and his family like to eat out alot at restuarants. I have recently decided to be dedicated in trying to get in shape. What are some ways to eat healthy when you eat out alot - what foods to eat, etc. Thank you so much for any help

abergirl · 07-31-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by phipps05

I'm very new at this...Help will be greatly appreciated. My boyfriend and his family like to eat out alot at restuarants. I have recently decided to be dedicated in trying to get in shape. What are some ways to eat healthy when you eat out alot - what foods to eat, etc. Thank you so much for any help

Link in my thread....

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=2920231

Flip through the pages, there are additional guides.

nathan183 · 07-31-2008, 11:27 AM

Most restaurants, especially the big chains, have their menu and nutrition information on their website. Check that before you go out and pick something that's appropriate for your diet.

qdiddy69 · 07-31-2008, 11:29 AM

i lol'd, im just gonna not say this joke and save myself from sounding imature

midnight_maraud3r · 07-31-2008, 11:29 AM

You can get grilled chicken and steamed veggies almost anywhere. If they lather the chicken in oil/butter, ask them not to.

alottaboost · 07-31-2008, 11:29 AM

I know I'm not helping, but just don't go out as much . It's cheaper and easier to stick to a diet when you aren't tempted going out and seeing all that delicious food!

Dr. Horse · 07-31-2008, 12:04 PM

Just try to get a meal that has good stuff in it. Like meals served with vegetables or other sources of fiber/nutrients. And limit your portions of calorically dense food (which is most restaurant food).

belairdfence99 · 07-31-2008, 12:12 PM

Almost anything at a restaurant can be ok as long as you tell them to make it your way. For example ask them to grill it and hold the sauce. Don't be afraid to change the menu per say

Cronos1247 · 07-31-2008, 01:10 PM

Anytime I go out I just tell them to make all my food dry. No oils, butter, not even any seasonings. Always chicken & vegetables. Tastes like hell because they don't add anything but at least this way I know that they didn't add a bunch of stuff I don't want to it. I just ask for some hot sauce or tobasco and pepper.

dvsness · 07-31-2008, 01:12 PM

It depends on the restaurant, but you can usually get grilled chicken over a salad and choose oil and vinegar, or go without dressing, depending on your diet. If you eat carbs, look for brown rice or yams/potatoes without butter. I usually get fish and specify no oil, butter, sauce or seasoning, with a side of plain, steamed spinach or broccoli.

David.Remley · 07-31-2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dvsness

It depends on the restaurant, but you can usually get grilled chicken over a salad and choose oil and vinegar, or go without dressing, depending on your diet.

yeah most places have a salad with grilled chicken on top. dressing on the side so you can use it sparringly.

works well.

Dr. Horse · 07-31-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Cronos1247

Anytime I go out I just tell them to make all my food dry. No oils, butter, not even any seasonings. Always chicken & vegetables. Tastes like hell because they don't add anything but at least this way I know that they didn't add a bunch of stuff I don't want to it. I just ask for some hot sauce or tobasco and pepper.

Why even bother eating their food? Why not just bring a sack of oats with you?

Knux · 07-31-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by qdiddy69

i lol'd, im just gonna not say this joke and save myself from sounding imature

repped for posting what we're all thinking

IGF-WON · 07-31-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by phipps05

I'm very new at this...Help will be greatly appreciated. My boyfriend and his family like to eat out alot at restuarants. I have recently decided to be dedicated in trying to get in shape. What are some ways to eat healthy when you eat out alot - what foods to eat, etc. Thank you so much for any help

isnt that kind of a public place?

i guess the bathroom might have flavored condoms if youre lucky

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Originally Posted by qdiddy69

i lol'd, im just gonna not say this joke and save myself from sounding imature

ill do it

scubyfan · 07-31-2008, 04:23 PM

Tip: don't eat out.

Not only will you waste a lot of money but you will gain a lot of fat, too. Sometimes it's just impossible to watch what you order/eat, especially if you're hungry.

Take my word. Did this for 2 years. Both me and my then girlfriend gained 40 pounds.

dindysport · 07-31-2008, 04:25 PM

why eat out...you never really know what their throwing in that food behind the kitchen...at least when you cook it you know exactly whats in it...stick with steamed vegitables, chicken, lean beef, bisen if they have it, fish and rice...all great foods...

Mbrahv1984 · 07-31-2008, 04:58 PM

Is it bad that this thread wasn't what I expected?

But yeah, eating out generally isn't a good idea, even when you stick to the basics like grilled chicken, fish, steak, veggies..etc. only because you have no idea what your seemingly healthy entree was cooked in or how it was prepared. I still do it though far too often =(.

Guai · 07-31-2008, 05:06 PM

I generally order a nicoise salad to be safe, asking for the vinagrette on the side.

IGF-WON · 07-31-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by scubyfan

Tip: don't eat out.

Not only will you waste a lot of money but you will gain a lot of fat, too. Sometimes it's just impossible to watch what you order/eat, especially if you're hungry.

Take my word. Did this for 2 years. Both me and my then girlfriend gained 40 pounds.

wow didnt know it had that high a caloric content. you must have gotten some protein in there though...