I thought that this weekend would be a bit of a challenge, but I think I have a pretty good handle on it. The problem is that we went out to eat today, and are going out to eat again tomorrow. Normally, I reserve one day as a "cheat day", when it doesn't matter if I go over my calorie limit and even then, I still try and keep it within reason. I hate when I have to do it more than one day in a week.
Tonight we went out with friends to a local chain that doesn't post nutritional information. They have a small menu and while the food tastes great, there are a lot of hidden calories and I was really worried about blowing my day's limit. I ended up settling on a salmon salad, only had 1 piece of bread and had enough calories left over to stop at Dunkin Donuts on the way home for a brownie batter donut! Woo Hoo!
Tomorrow, we are going to Red Lobster for a late lunch with my in-laws. This is actually easier because they post their nutritional info online. I'll be ordering the Garlic shrimp skewers, with a salad and broccoli. I'm going with regular ranch dressing on the salad and will limit myself to only one cheddar bay biscuit. It will be under 600 calories and I'll be able to stay under my limit tomorrow as well.
It was nice today catching up with friends over a good meal and it'll be just as nice tomorrow with family, especially knowing that it can be done without eating a day's worth of calories in one meal.
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