Eating at Outback tomorrow with the family

[donna12 742]

Don't know what to order: I'm craving a steak and haven't had a steak in over a year because I'm scared of getting stuck on it. Their filet sounds good but I like it well done, then their salmon sounds good and of course I will give my salad to my mom, lord knows I can't eat all that, she eats the coconut shrimp, not sure what others will get. I may have to splurge and get a glass of sweet tea and drink one glass before I eat. OMGoodness I want a steak so bad, but I'm chicken, lol.

[Shelleymb 75]

I just ate a small steak tonight. Top sirloin, well done and I just chewed. I didn't get stuck at all. I think medium well would have been fine, but anything less than that I don't think it would "crumble" as we'll while chewing. I say do it. Just chew.

[donna12 742]

thanks shelley I just may have to have that steak...mmmmm

[B-52 7,113]

My Wife loves Outback so we go there often.....I have stopped eating Red meat for over 2 years now, ever since getting in the Green Zone is has become difficult so I gave it up altogether...There have been many positive healthy benefits in doing so....and all my Dr.'s are pleased I did....they were always after me to do so....

But Outback IS a steakhouse......the chicken there is usually bad, too tough, overcooked, because that is not what they are known for....

So I usually start with a Soup, then a house salad of which I can only eat 1/3, if that, then some appetizer for my entree, such as a crab cake, or a few chicken wings.....

However, lately they have expanded their menu offering more seafood dishes.....not the best in the world, but at least it's something and they're trying.....

Then my wife will share her desert with me so I'll have a little of that to finish it off....

And of course, I have to start everything off with a adult beverage (or 2) before I eat anything......

[LJCBF 363]

Don't know what to order: I'm craving a steak and haven't had a steak in over a year because I'm scared of getting stuck on it. Their filet sounds good but I like it well done' date=' then their salmon sounds good and of course I will give my salad to my mom, lord knows I can't eat all that, she eats the coconut shrimp, not sure what others will get. I may have to splurge and get a glass of sweet tea and drink one glass before I eat. OMGoodness I want a steak so bad, but I'm chicken, lol.[/quote']

Hi Donna,

They have an under 600 calorie menu - I always avoid shrimp as the tend to be to fibrous and get stuck. I rarely eat red meat but its not going to "hurt" anything now and then. I would do the sub 600 steak , slice thin n small chew well and not drink while eating - should be fine ; ) enjoy the people and being out and focus on that more than the food.

Why on earth would you "splurge" and drink sweet tea???? Zero nutrition value and spiking your blood stream with liquid sugar will likely mean that your brain will be screaming MORE MORE ... I suggest you find another way to splurge ... Just saying ; )

Lee

[elcee 3,343]

I wouldn't even dare to try steak.

[missybear 86]

I still eat steak and ribs, patience, eating slowly and small mouthfuls seem to work

[mrsto 2,925]

I love the ribeye at Outback. But I'm so far from slab meat......a good 10 months (per doctor's orders).

Donna - my first thought is, if you haven't had steak since being banded, might it be better to try it first at home, rather than out in a social situation? Unless the people you're eating with know your situation? If you eat as recommended by tiny bites chewed to oblivion, that you'll probably be okay. But if you should get stuck & have to deal with the slime and all the other gory details, are you going with be with a group that you're comfortable with? Just a thought......

[mrsto 2,925]

I love the ribeye at Outback. But I'm so far from slab meat......a good 10 months (per doctor's orders).

Donna - my first thought is, if you haven't had steak since being banded, might it be better to try it first at home, rather than out in a social situation? Unless the people you're eating with know your situation? If you eat as recommended by tiny bites chewed to oblivion, that you'll probably be okay. But if you should get stuck & have to deal with the slime and all the other gory details, are you going with be with a group that you're comfortable with? Just a thought......

Oops......never mind....scratch my question about eating out with people you're comfortable with. Guess I should have paid better attention to your header, which CLEARLY says "your family".

[dani_nyc 224]

My surgeon actually gave great advice..

Order a steak closest to a filet mignon cause its the most tender and order on the rare side so it's less chewy.. Small bites and chewed for at least 30 seconds.. Then. 30 second break between bites!

I did just that at "longhorn steakhouse" and I was just fine!

[donna12 742]

thank you all for the input, great advice! I loved the "why on earth would I order sweet tea" and you are right, waste the calories on sugar in the sweet tea so I will get Water instead, thank you for the wake up call on that one. Just a Southern girl at heart with my sweet tea I guess, old habits break hard. I think I have made up my mind and am going with salmon and have a few bites of salad and pass that along to my mom. Thanks again everyone.

[feelinggood 152]

Enjoy your dinner and Happy Mother's Day!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

dont overthink it ms donna (you make me want to give you a big hug everytime i read a post from you)...go to wherever, sit down, and then order what YOU want and enjoy every bite.....

[jaxjen11 14]

They have really good lobster tail

[SueBee01 630]

Don't know what to order: I'm craving a steak and haven't had a steak in over a year because I'm scared of getting stuck on it. Their filet sounds good but I like it well done' date=' then their salmon sounds good and of course I will give my salad to my mom, lord knows I can't eat all that, she eats the coconut shrimp, not sure what others will get. I may have to splurge and get a glass of sweet tea and drink one glass before I eat. OMGoodness I want a steak so bad, but I'm chicken, lol.[/quote']

Depends on how tight you are! I had it there, medium rare and it was awesome. Small pieces and chew. I used a little ketchup or steak sauce to help. I only ate half of the 6 ounce portion. They have good brocolli too. Tell them no butter!