Staying with the restaurant theme….

There is a really great web-site out there… that I consult all of the time…. Dotti’s Weight Loss Zone.

This link will take you to the part of the site that I use all the time…. the home page is kinda busy with ads and a whole bunch of other crap that I haven’t even looked at… might be good, I just don’t have the patience.

So, I consult this when I am about to go out to a restaurant… this site gives all of the Weight Watchers point values for things at the restaurant. There are about 1000 places listed…. so as long as it is not some mom and pop- then your good.

Now, I say your good… but what if you are going to Galatoire’s on Bourbon Street. Well, that is NOT going to be on Dotti’s list. So, here are three tips to help you through that meal. (without ketchup)- sorry, inside joke with my sister!!

1. Just get an appetizer or two. Speaking of my sister, she does this    all the time…. you know, come to think of it, she’s not fat…. guess I should have been paying attention to her more all these years.

2. Share an entree with someone else. I have a friend that he and his wife do this all the time. Last time we went to Brennan’s with them they spent like $60.00 less than we did.

3. Avoid value meals- you know… the upsize at McDonald’s or really any fast food joint… come to think of it, avoid fast food joints (I know… this is a tall order)

4. Doggy bag it. Don’t eat it all….. take some home.

5. Order water- I said it not long ago, one of the biggest reasons for weight issues in this country (and the south) is sugar in our drinks.

So, there ya have it… some strategies that will help next time you go out to eat.

Comments?????

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2 Responses to “Staying with the restaurant theme….”

Julie Laperouse Says:
March 25th, 2010 at 4:16 pm

My husband and I split meals all the time and each get a side salad. You’d be shocked at how many times we STILL have leftovers to take home! You also don’t feel as guilty, regarding money or calories, having that glass of wine with dinner!

Rob Says:
March 25th, 2010 at 5:05 pm

I mean, if you are going to save money and calories for something… might as well be the alcohol!!! LOL!!

Thanks Julie!!

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