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[mmob]

Hi -

I have a question that I should probably be able to answer myself - but I want to make sure. I am heading back down to Florida next week to help out with my dad. My mother really wants to go out to dinner - she's exhuasted and I agree it would perk her up (My mother btw is thin and HOUNDS me about gaining weight - she's always been a skinny minny -ugh!) - Can I eat a Ceasar Salad as the Lean and green if I go out? I'm pretty careful at home when making it - but the idea of going out throws me.

OR what would be a better option at a restaurant?

Cheers!
Maria

[BerkshireGrl]

Hi Maria!

How sweet that you are going down to Florida to help out your family...

Hmm, I'd suggest not the Caesar because of the croutons and the cheese. Without those things, it ain't much to eat

Maybe a regular garden salad with lots of vegetables... and chicken/shrimp/salmon on top instead? And some fat-free or low-fat dressing on the side?

Mmmmm..... Now I'm hungry... Hehehe!

[mmob]

See, here's the kicker though - I am not HUGE on veggies - I like Brocolli, Carrots (which are a no no) and Lettuce and Spinach and green beans - that's pretty much it.....so it's hard when I get a garden salad I end up taking everyting off it anyway! !LOL

Oh well, I do love Ceasar Salads - can live without the croutons - but was secretly hoping it would be on the ok list!!

Guess I'll have to order a nekkid garden salad!!

Thanks!
Maria

[falisamarie]

mmob

maybe you could order some baked or grilled chicken and double steamed veggies of course just ask for broccoli most restraunts will have it!! Just a suggestion

Lisa

[Jan]

Hmmm,
When we go out to eat we order a lean meat -- fish, chicken breast or even a small sirloin steak. (Yep I'm the beef eater ) First, we get a side salad -- they are generally not too big and are included with the meal-- no croutons, no cheese please, dressing on the side. And then the meat -- no added sauses or butter -- please just grill it and may I have double veggies instead of a potato??
Last time I had the most delicious dinner. A grilled fish filet, a green salad, and double veggies -- yummy fresh green beans and mixed brocoli and cauliflower. Remeber we get 2 cups of lettuce for salad or 1 1/2 cups of cooked veggies. I probably had about 3/4 cup of lettuce and 1 cup or so of veggies -- so didn't do tooooo bad.
jan