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I travel for work so i eat out a lot. I have finally gotten myself back on track so would love to hear your ideas on what you get when you are eating out and are sticking to the plan. Thanks in advance!

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I travel for work so i eat out a lot. I have finally gotten myself back on track so would love to hear your ideas on what you get when you are eating out and are sticking to the plan. Thanks in advance!

Hi nursejen. i eat out alot and all I can say is fish, fish, and more fish. it goes down easy and is usually a good healthy choice as long as it's not fried and if there is any sauce, it's on the side so you can add it yourself. Enjoy!!

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I eat out a lot socially so I googled the nutrition for all of my friends and my favorite eating spots. Anything under my calories count went on the list. So now when we go somewhere I pull up my list and choose from that.

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I eat out a lot socially so I googled the nutrition for all of my friends and my favorite eating spots. Anything under my calories count went on the list. So now when we go somewhere I pull up my list and choose from that.

That is a great idea. To have a list of the foods you like and the calorie count already done before you go. I like this.

I usually get a bowl of Soup and I eat so slow it last me through the appetizers and dinner. Desert a cup of coffee.

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I eat out a real lot also. I have salads with salmon, chicken or shrimp. Eat the Protein first, they say. I also have grilled chicken at Italian restaurants with a little Pasta or meatballs with Tomato sauce. I do eat bread in restaurants but only the crust parts. I also have Chinese food. I have a luncheon special, eat half and bring the rest home. I do fine with eating out. My biggest miss is lobster. Since the band I can't chew it. I am from Boston, we live on lobster here. Good luck, enjoy yourself. Also look at the children's menu. I have a LapBand card explaining the band and asking the restaurants if I can order smaller portions.

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It really depends on the restaurant but I mostly stick with chicken or fish.

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I eat fish or chicken. Lemon baked sole is awesome with a side of corn. Or herb crusted chicken with green Beans. Usually the dinner comes with 2 sides, i get my vegtable and get the other side for my fiance which is usually fries for him. And yes sometimes i do steal a fry. But only 1 lol

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I know in a previous post I said I get Soup and that is all correct but I have to say that for the most part my success is due to staying out of restaurants, diners, and dives.

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I agree I am going to try to stay out by packing a cooler and bringing with me but when I fly I can not. Also I frequently have Business dinners/lunches so I frequently have no choice. I guess it sounds like I will be having chicken and fish!

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