eating out tomorrow...any suggestions?

[vanessa5691]

Tomorrow I'm having dinner with some friends at The Cheesecake Factory http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/menu.htm
Since my day off isn't until Sunday, I was wondering if there was any healthy meal that I could order that wouldnt be considered a cheat... any ideas?

Thanks in advance

 

[P-funk]

Jodi can really help you with the cheese cake factory menu. She helped me once when I was there.

 

[PWGriffin]

fish tacos are made with albacore tuna.

 

[Seanp156]

Meh, if you're going out to eat, eat what you want

 

[Jodi]

Meh, if you're going out to eat, eat what you want

Why would you say that? Many people eat out several times a week. We can't just go eat what we want all the time. You have to have discipline and self control when eating out. A cheat meal is a cheat meal but every time you go out, it shouldn't be a cheat meal.

 

[GoalGetter]

While i would tend to agre with Seanp on that, if this isn't a usual night out for you... I can understand if you're trying to accomplish something and need to stick to a stricter eating plan...

i went through the whole menu for ya...

here is what i came up with, but i'm not entirely familiar with their foods, except that i know the portions are INSANELY HUGE, so take this all with a grain of salt:

From the new selections,

Any of the new "small salads" with the dressing on the side.

From appetizers:

Fire-roasted fresh artichoke - all condiments on the side, not topped
Vietnamese Shrimp Summer rolls (they aren't fried)
Thai Lettuce Wraps - all sauces/condiments on the side
Edamame (Yum!)

Spinach Salad - dessing on the side, and ask for HALF the blue cheese they usually use.

Specialties:

Grilled Turkey Burger, skip the fries
Teriyaki Chicken (tends to be really high in sugar content - so approach wtih caution)
Grilled Chicken Medallions (actually really good!)
Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken - perhaps sub the mashed potatoes with a side of veggies or a salad.


Fish & Seafood:

Herb-Crusted Salmon - maybe sub the mashed potatoes...
Miso Salmon - same, perhaps sub some of the sides for healthier ones

Steaks & Chops
Petite Fillet - YIKES, skip those sides (onion rings or fries!) and pick something else to go with the steak!

Salads:

Herb-Crusted Salmon Salad or Seared Tuna Tataki Salad -d ressing on the side

Eggs & Omelettes

Well, you can make your own, made-to-order, so you know... order egg whites, veggies, etc. if you get one of these.

Desserts or Cheesecakes

uh... sorry. Nothing I'd say is "safe" - i guess if you can't just skip it, order somethign to share with the entire table. The least scandalous might be

Fresh Apple Dumpling, Warm Apple Crisp or Fresh Strawberry Shortcake - at least there's fresh fruit involved....eh...

 

[GoalGetter]

Why would you say that? Many people eat out several times a week. We can't just go eat what we want all the time. You have to have discipline and self control when eating out. A cheat meal is a cheat meal but every time you go out, it shouldn't be a cheat meal.

EXACTLY.

And you and I should know hahahaha We did an excellent job in vegas this year!

 

[Jodi]

Tomorrow I'm having dinner with some friends at The Cheesecake Factory http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/menu.htm
Since my day off isn't until Sunday, I was wondering if there was any healthy meal that I could order that wouldnt be considered a cheat... any ideas?

Thanks in advance

There are a ton of choices. The trick is to be smart. Now mashed potatoes doesn't sound too bad right? Wrong. Mashed potatoes at home without all the cream and butter is healthy. I can assure you that no restaurant is leaving out the cream and butter. So you can skip the potatoes. Ask for extra steamed veggies or a small salad instead. Here are some choices. Just remember, skip the potatoes, skip the pastas, skip the rice, ask for no butter and oil, and no fried items. Replace with steamed veggies and salads instead

Grilled Skirt Steak
Hibachi Steak
Steak Diane
Cajun Rib-Eye
Filet Mignon
Petite Filet
Grilled Chicken Medallions
Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
Big Bang Chicken and Shrimp
Herb Crusted Filet of Salmon
Miso Salmon
Most of the salads - just be smart about the choices. Choose oil based dressings.

 

[Jodi]

EXACTLY.

And you and I should know hahahaha We did an excellent job in vegas this year!

Yes we did It also looks like we both went through the menu

 

[GoalGetter]

Yes we did It also looks like we both went through the menu

well, you know. i can't help myself... that menu is to me like Porn is to some guys

 

[Seanp156]

Why would you say that? Many people eat out several times a week. We can't just go eat what we want all the time. You have to have discipline and self control when eating out. A cheat meal is a cheat meal but every time you go out, it shouldn't be a cheat meal.

Because I don't go out to eat more than once a week usually .