When you go out to eat....

1texas1 · 08-04-2008, 08:42 PM

Do you eat baked (grilled) chicken or the fish and steamed veggies?

g8rchic · 08-04-2008, 08:47 PM

steak! Or wait that wasn't an option?

Ndepndt · 08-04-2008, 08:50 PM

Baked Chicken Yum! All sides are so high in carbs...your only choice for a low carber is Steamed Veggies. I went out to dinner at a local italian rest. with the in-laws this weekend. It was so hard. I ordered a sausage sandwhich without the bun. It has sausage, chiles and cheese on it. It came out with chips on it. I was like oh great here we go....

1texas1 · 08-04-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by g8rchic

steak! Or wait that wasn't an option?

Thats funny..if you like steak..I am just not a steak eater myself.....

CrzyCatLady · 08-04-2008, 08:58 PM

If you don't do steak (blasphemer!

) then eat the chicken. I don't like steamed veggies plain. So tonight we went out and I had steak (of course) and loaded broccoli. Some places will make broccoli like a loaded baked potato.

1texas1 · 08-04-2008, 09:04 PM

Loaded broccoli that sounds really good and I have never thought about that...Thats one I will surly order.

I am going to Hooters tomorrow night with my husband and the guys. Its bike night... but I am a good girl and I skip the fries...

MarblesLongGone · 08-04-2008, 09:04 PM

I almost always get a salad with the fattiest dressing possible. I get a meat, and a non-starchy veggie.

MarblesLongGone · 08-04-2008, 09:05 PM

I will also have to ask for loaded broccoli...

KOO · 08-04-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 1texas1

Thats funny..if you like steak..I am just not a steak eater myself.....

This is me also. A bite or two of steak and I am good. I'd rather get a good grilled fish when dining out.

Heather150 · 08-04-2008, 09:23 PM

Depends on where I go. Some places I'll get steak (texas roadhouse), some places I'll have the grilled chicken salad (Buffalo Wings and Rings), Some places I'll have the fish (Local fine dining make the best orange roughy with scallops).

Now if you were to ask if I get the veggies..that would be a different story...some places have great steamed veggies, some are really icky. LOL Sometimes I just skip em or have a double salad if it is a choice.

CrzyCatLady · 08-04-2008, 09:32 PM

Regardless of where you go, just make the best choices you can. Because unfortunately, wherever you go the best choice is still going to have hidden carbs in it even if it is just steamed veggies or grilled meat.

suzanneyea · 08-05-2008, 03:49 AM

Either steak or a burger without the bun

squeakie · 08-05-2008, 04:15 AM

I'm not so much into fish, so I'd definitely take the chicken. I don't often order steamed veggies though because they usually include lots of veggies that I either don't like or can't eat anyway. Salad is a better option for me. Can't go wrong with lettuce and tomatoes!

sugarless4life · 08-05-2008, 04:54 AM

CARNIVORE TO THE CORE HERE. I gotta have me some MEAT!

Steak is always #1, followed by chicken or fish, and always a non-starchy veggie/salad.

Betty

dointhis4me · 08-05-2008, 05:23 AM

Steak would be my first pick, if not then chicken..never fish

I

loaded broc and salad w/ranch

Bonnieabc · 08-05-2008, 06:39 AM

Mmmm..it all sounds so good! I tend to get grilled shrimp the most, then a bunless burger, chicken and steak are my 3rd choice.

junkfoodmonkey · 08-05-2008, 07:09 AM

Steak too. Not because I'm actually that huge a steak lover, but because I can't cook it very well at home, always ends up too tough. But in a restaurant they know what they are doing, so I take the opportunity to get a tasty one!

Basically, I try to stick to whatever meat, fish or veggies that seem least messed about with.

jacksmixedtape · 08-05-2008, 07:30 AM

If I'm not at a really nice steakhouse I always get wings! Yes, they're deep fried (check for transfat), but they're a nice treat and really fun to eat with all that hot sauce. Luckily blue cheese and ranch are low carb!

b_lou_who · 08-05-2008, 07:32 AM

Salmon, shrimp, lamb...I can have freakin chickin at home!

PF Changs wok seared lamb is delish!!

SugarFreeSheila · 08-05-2008, 07:53 AM

I eat a wide variety of protein at home (chicken, fish, turkey, buffalo, beef, duck, pork, eggs, nuts, cottage cheese, and the list goes on), but at restaurants, it's usually beef with two veggie sides. Usually a salad beforehand, and something like spinach with the entree. Loaded Broccoli is something I heard about on this board and I have been ordering it at steakhouses ever since - it really is a good idea, isn't it? Whoever I'm dining with will have a bite and almost always vows to have it next time.

kiwikid · 08-05-2008, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SugarFreeSheila

Loaded Broccoli

Good idea. The restaurants here wouldn't be able to cope with it, but thanks for the idea cause I can make this. Yumm

iamcrazy · 08-05-2008, 09:26 AM

I love a steak and veggies with butter... YUM

1texas1 · 08-05-2008, 12:01 PM

Hey crzycatlady..I have a question for you (and it will sound like I am stupid I know). When you order the loaded broccoli do they just put cheese and bacon bits on it? If not then what? I was going to get some broccoli at the grocery store today, but they were OUT!!I was going to have some loaded broccoli for lunch

kr4zy61r · 08-05-2008, 12:09 PM

This is tough! There is so many restaurants that use bread on all their meats, trans fat and include junk like French fries, chips, breaded sides and more breaded sides. When I eat out I order steak, grilled chicken, or fish and steamed veggies.

We loved ordering starters but this is pretty much out of the question now that were doing LC. Chilis used to be one of my favorites but it's hard eating there now since most of their sides and meats are breaded. My favorite restaurant now is Outback Steakhouse cause they have really good steak and chicken and they steam their broccoli perfectly (Not over cooked). It's to bad they put sugar on their yams, I love their yams!

Charski · 08-05-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1texas1

Hey crzycatlady..I have a question for you (and it will sound like I am stupid I know). When you order the loaded broccoli do they just put cheese and bacon bits on it? If not then what? I was going to get some broccoli at the grocery store today, but they were OUT!!I was going to have some loaded broccoli for lunch

I get cheese, sour cream, butter, bacon bits, sliced green onions - all the same stuff you'd get on a loaded baked potato. Most places should be able to do this if they have potatoes on the menu!

pocahontas · 08-05-2008, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jacksmixedtape

If I'm not at a really nice steakhouse I always get wings! Yes, they're deep fried (check for transfat), but they're a nice treat and really fun to eat with all that hot sauce. Luckily blue cheese and ranch are low carb!

Me too! I love wings.

Just be sure to ask that they are not breaded. Otherwise, I am a steak, salad and broccoli girl (either loaded or with butter).

08-04-2008, 08:58 PM	#5
CrzyCatLady Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bardstown KY Posts: 991 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: CrzyCatLady Stats: 244/183/134 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 10/29/07	If you don't do steak (blasphemer!) then eat the chicken. I don't like steamed veggies plain. So tonight we went out and I had steak (of course) and loaded broccoli. Some places will make broccoli like a loaded baked potato.

08-05-2008, 04:15 AM	#13
squeakie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: berlin, germany Posts: 878 Blog Entries: 10 Gallery: squeakie Stats: 131/106/110 (5'1") WOE: low carb Start Date: January 25, 2008	I'm not so much into fish, so I'd definitely take the chicken. I don't often order steamed veggies though because they usually include lots of veggies that I either don't like or can't eat anyway. Salad is a better option for me. Can't go wrong with lettuce and tomatoes! Last edited by squeakie : 08-05-2008 at 04:17 AM.

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08-04-2008, 08:42 PM	#1
1texas1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 83 Gallery: 1texas1 Stats: 132/129/120 WOE: Low carbs and protein...	When you go out to eat.... Do you eat baked (grilled) chicken or the fish and steamed veggies?

08-04-2008, 08:47 PM	#2
g8rchic Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 527 Gallery: g8rchic Stats: 259/189.5/150(goal for this year!) WOE: Atkins	steak! Or wait that wasn't an option?

08-04-2008, 08:50 PM	#3
Ndepndt Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 23 Gallery: Ndepndt Stats: 185/170/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 20, 2008	Baked Chicken Yum! All sides are so high in carbs...your only choice for a low carber is Steamed Veggies. I went out to dinner at a local italian rest. with the in-laws this weekend. It was so hard. I ordered a sausage sandwhich without the bun. It has sausage, chiles and cheese on it. It came out with chips on it. I was like oh great here we go....

08-04-2008, 09:04 PM	#6
1texas1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 83 Gallery: 1texas1 Stats: 132/129/120 WOE: Low carbs and protein...	Loaded broccoli that sounds really good and I have never thought about that...Thats one I will surly order. I am going to Hooters tomorrow night with my husband and the guys. Its bike night... but I am a good girl and I skip the fries...

08-04-2008, 09:04 PM	#7
MarblesLongGone MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,387 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: MarblesLongGone Stats: 248.5/206.0/190 6'0" WOE: Atkins / Carb Addicts / Schwarzbein / SB / Paleo / Start Date: April 1, 2008 (back on the wagon)	I almost always get a salad with the fattiest dressing possible. I get a meat, and a non-starchy veggie.

08-04-2008, 09:05 PM	#8
MarblesLongGone MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,387 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: MarblesLongGone Stats: 248.5/206.0/190 6'0" WOE: Atkins / Carb Addicts / Schwarzbein / SB / Paleo / Start Date: April 1, 2008 (back on the wagon)	I will also have to ask for loaded broccoli...

08-04-2008, 09:23 PM	#10
Heather150 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,540 Gallery: Heather150 Stats: 205/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Feb 28 2003	Depends on where I go. Some places I'll get steak (texas roadhouse), some places I'll have the grilled chicken salad (Buffalo Wings and Rings), Some places I'll have the fish (Local fine dining make the best orange roughy with scallops). Now if you were to ask if I get the veggies..that would be a different story...some places have great steamed veggies, some are really icky. LOL Sometimes I just skip em or have a double salad if it is a choice.

08-04-2008, 09:32 PM	#11
CrzyCatLady Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bardstown KY Posts: 991 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: CrzyCatLady Stats: 244/183/134 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 10/29/07	Regardless of where you go, just make the best choices you can. Because unfortunately, wherever you go the best choice is still going to have hidden carbs in it even if it is just steamed veggies or grilled meat.

08-05-2008, 03:49 AM	#12
suzanneyea MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Quebec Posts: 1,490 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: suzanneyea Stats: 120 WOE: Atkins	Either steak or a burger without the bun

08-05-2008, 04:54 AM	#14
sugarless4life Atkins Ambassador Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 9,457 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: sugarless4life Stats: I EAT TO LIVE HEALTHY AND EXERCISE TO LIVE STRONG! WOE: Lost it with Atkins / RUNNING to keep it off! Start Date: January 19, 2002 - 6 YEARS ON ATKINS	CARNIVORE TO THE CORE HERE. I gotta have me some MEAT! Steak is always #1, followed by chicken or fish, and always a non-starchy veggie/salad. Betty

08-05-2008, 05:23 AM	#15
dointhis4me MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,095 Gallery: dointhis4me Stats: (was 246+ in 3/07) lc start wt- 239+/166/146 WOE: Atkins-ish Start Date: 4/4/07-5'6" and 30 y.o.	Steak would be my first pick, if not then chicken..never fish I loaded broc and salad w/ranch

08-05-2008, 06:39 AM	#16
Bonnieabc Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SC Posts: 398 Gallery: Bonnieabc Stats: (164)161/152/135 WOE: Atkins:) Start Date: 6/19/08	Mmmm..it all sounds so good! I tend to get grilled shrimp the most, then a bunless burger, chicken and steak are my 3rd choice.

08-05-2008, 07:09 AM	#17
junkfoodmonkey MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,691 Blog Entries: 42 Gallery: junkfoodmonkey Stats: 183/156/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Reinduction: 01/01/08	Steak too. Not because I'm actually that huge a steak lover, but because I can't cook it very well at home, always ends up too tough. But in a restaurant they know what they are doing, so I take the opportunity to get a tasty one! Basically, I try to stick to whatever meat, fish or veggies that seem least messed about with.

08-05-2008, 07:30 AM	#18
jacksmixedtape MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: going to school in NC Posts: 2,208 Gallery: jacksmixedtape Stats: 160/140ish, 5'11" WOE: gluten-free whole foods Start Date: May 2007	If I'm not at a really nice steakhouse I always get wings! Yes, they're deep fried (check for transfat), but they're a nice treat and really fun to eat with all that hot sauce. Luckily blue cheese and ranch are low carb!

08-05-2008, 07:32 AM	#19
b_lou_who Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 421 Gallery: b_lou_who Stats: 199.6/156.6/140s by year-end WOE: Atkins...and Simeons (hcg)	Salmon, shrimp, lamb...I can have freakin chickin at home! PF Changs wok seared lamb is delish!!

08-05-2008, 07:53 AM	#20
SugarFreeSheila I'm here to help! Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,632 Gallery: SugarFreeSheila Stats: 141 to 109 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2001	I eat a wide variety of protein at home (chicken, fish, turkey, buffalo, beef, duck, pork, eggs, nuts, cottage cheese, and the list goes on), but at restaurants, it's usually beef with two veggie sides. Usually a salad beforehand, and something like spinach with the entree. Loaded Broccoli is something I heard about on this board and I have been ordering it at steakhouses ever since - it really is a good idea, isn't it? Whoever I'm dining with will have a bite and almost always vows to have it next time.

08-05-2008, 09:26 AM	#22
iamcrazy Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 963 Gallery: iamcrazy Stats: 285/265/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 5, 2008	I love a steak and veggies with butter... YUM

08-05-2008, 12:01 PM	#23
1texas1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 83 Gallery: 1texas1 Stats: 132/129/120 WOE: Low carbs and protein...	Hey crzycatlady..I have a question for you (and it will sound like I am stupid I know). When you order the loaded broccoli do they just put cheese and bacon bits on it? If not then what? I was going to get some broccoli at the grocery store today, but they were OUT!!I was going to have some loaded broccoli for lunch