Eating Out
Author
Message
Caoimhe
Senior Member
Joined: 18 Feb 2008
Posts: 226
Situation: Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Coadunate Feb 20, 2008 1: 01 pm    Post subject: Eating Out
Hi, I ' ve been doing induction for the past week and have lost eight pounds. My boyfriend wants to go out for a meal this Friday and has said I can pluck wherever would suit me best. Does anyone have any advice on what types of restaurants suit the diet best? I know I ' ll have to make alterations and accomodations wherever I go, but if anyone has any suggestions they would be much appreciated!
Thanks [ / icon_biggrin. gif]
maxomo
New Member
Joined: 09 Jan 2008
Posts: 19
Locale: Fredericton, NB
Lock Feb 20, 2008 3: 11 pm    Post subject:
A steakhouse.
Scheme a steak and salad. Mild. Just make sure they don ' t add any sugary sauces.
Most restaurants I ' ve been to have at least a few items that are Atkins friendly or juicy modified. For example ask for extra veggies instead of fries or a potato.
pheonixheart
Senior Member
Joined: 29 Apr 2004
Posts: 665
Setting: Florida
Weave Feb 20, 2008 4: 39 pm    Post subject:
Hiya and Welcome - & congrats on the loss so far!
Here ' s a few suggestions:
Applebee ' s
Chili ' s
Outback
Bennigan ' s
Any other place with steaks & salads - Maxomo hit the nail on the head [ / icon_wink. gif]
There ' s also seafood restaurants if you like seafood - you can have fish, & of course butter if you want like crab legs or lobster. There ' s clams, oysters... There ' s a lot of options. Only thing to watch for here, is sauces again - not too sugary or sauces thickened with starches. For instance, new england clam chowder might not be the best choice [ / icon_wink. gif]. Good luck!
Brightest Blessings,
Lisa
Caoimhe
Senior Member
Joined: 18 Feb 2008
Posts: 226
Location: Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Thu Feb 21, 2008 8: 00 am    Post subject:
Thank you both so much, I was a bout to say that I actually live in Ireland but could get an idea from the type of places PhoenixHeart was suggesting even though they aren ' t over here. But then I discovered the American chain Mongolian Barbeque have a branch here which looks ideal!
Thanks again, everyone is so supportive here [ / icon_biggrin. gif]
maro
Senior Member
Joined: 11 Jan 2008
Posts: 236
Location: pakistan
Thu Feb 21, 2008 12: 35 pm    Post subject:
i think you there will be some indian restaurants in Ireland
you can try tht if you like indian cuisine
but Mongolian Barbeque sounds low carb [ / icon_biggrin. gif]
desertbitch
Senior Member
Joined: 10 Jan 2008
Posts: 367
Location: High Desert, CA.
Thu Feb 21, 2008 8: 10 pm    Post subject:
Be very careful with Mongolian BBQ, dont eat ANY sauce! Have fun, though!
sleepisforsissies
New Member
Joined: 22 Feb 2008
Posts: 8
Location: Riverside, California
Fri Feb 22, 2008 3: 18 am    Post subject:
You can have a cheeseburger wrapped in lettuce. It ' s very good.
Caoimhe
Senior Member
Joined: 18 Feb 2008
Posts: 226
Location: Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Sat Feb 23, 2008 9: 09 pm    Post subject:
Thanks everyone, I had a lovely night out and I didn ' t cheat! so happy x