Next week we're hosting out of town guests who look forward to a meal out most days. I thought this might be a good time to open a discussion about portion control and healthier choices at a restaurant. What are you tricks and hints?

I generally go for salads and ask for dressing on the side. I "treat" myself with a Diet Coke and/or another no-cal drink.

What do you do/order to feel satisfied without the burger, fries, pizza or steak?

Funny that I was focused on the much higher fat options; )



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Would you be satisfied eating a couple of someone elses fries if they are really haunting you. I find two or three of my husbands fries satisfies me without feeling deprived. Then again if you are eating out every day that could add up.

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The static kill will make it safer to permanently plug Macondo from below through a nearby

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relief well later this month. BP has started installing casing in the relief well to protect the borehole from being damaged during the static kill and to prepare for injecting mud and cement for final plugging, according to a company statement today.

Just found out that 2 of the places we'll likely visit have options that will work well for me. One place is an upscale gourmet pasta, pizza place. I just called and they now do organic, "create your own" salad options. Perfect. The other place is a super casual burger place with lots of local color. I called them. They now carry grilled Boca burgers. I will just have to resist the fries; )

Thanks, Dawn. When I order fish out, I have a pretty easy time sticking to my plan. That is a great reminder. Funny that I was focused on the much higher fat options; )

Also, and I kind of got this from Bree awhile ago. I try to look up the menu before I go to the restaurant. I decide what I want, that way I'm not deciding while I'm hungry and may eat "what I want, instead of what I should" eat. Also, that way if there is something off plan that I really, really want then I can plan food and extra exercise before I go.

Dawn

I have been ordering fish at restaurants to not feel "cheated" by eating out. I also order salads, particulary in the summer because I want them. However, I have been trying to eat more fish in general, so I find that if I order fish out, I'm satisfied. I realize there are probably more calories in fish dishes served in restaurants than what I would make at home, but I'm sure it is still much less than pizza, a burger or fries. Even our local top notch "burger joint", Bub's Burgers offers a mahi-mahi sandwich.

Dawn