Comments on: America’s Healthiest Restaurants: How to Eat Out Without Gaining a Pound http://eating.health.com/2008/04/23/eat-out-without-gaining-a-pound/ Healthy Food, Recipes, Nutrition Advice, and Cooking Tips from Health.com and Health Magazine Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:04:12 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Pamela http://eating.health.com/2008/04/23/eat-out-without-gaining-a-pound/#comment-8727 Pamela Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:50:29 +0000 http://healtheating.wordpress.com/?p=301#comment-8727 I agree , you don't live to eat, you eat to live. I had to realize that after my 4th child. I weighed 170 lbs. I now weigh 134 lbs. I did all this in 3 1/2 months. I am now going for my goal of 115 lbs. I feel great and that in the end is what matters. Everyone is different. I eat my largest meal at night. It works for me. Maybe not for you. You have to find what works for you. Why do you think tere are so many different diets out there? Everyone needs their own plan. I agree , you don’t live to eat, you eat to live. I had to realize that after my 4th child. I weighed 170 lbs. I now weigh 134 lbs. I did all this in 3 1/2 months. I am now going for my goal of 115 lbs. I feel great and that in the end is what matters. Everyone is different. I eat my largest meal at night. It works for me. Maybe not for you. You have to find what works for you. Why do you think tere are so many different diets out there? Everyone needs their own plan.

]]> By: jimbo p(big five guy http://eating.health.com/2008/04/23/eat-out-without-gaining-a-pound/#comment-8071 jimbo p(big five guy Tue, 26 May 2009 18:46:04 +0000 http://healtheating.wordpress.com/?p=301#comment-8071 You are so right Mr. Maurer!!! "To be honest with you", it is all about self-control which translates to PORTION CONTROL. It's quite Simplex!!! You are so right Mr. Maurer!!! “To be honest with you”, it is all about self-control which translates to PORTION CONTROL.

It’s quite Simplex!!!

]]> By: Veggie http://eating.health.com/2008/04/23/eat-out-without-gaining-a-pound/#comment-6925 Veggie Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:10:39 +0000 http://healtheating.wordpress.com/?p=301#comment-6925 Chrystal, Have you ever thought of joining CURVES for exercise? It is such a great thing! I have been a member for over 2 years. They also have a great book for eating healthy and changing your lifestyle. My friend recently joined and has lost 120 pounds by going 3 days a week and eating healthy...you should check it out! Chrystal,

Have you ever thought of joining CURVES for exercise? It is such a great thing! I have been a member for over 2 years. They also have a great book for eating healthy and changing your lifestyle. My friend recently joined and has lost 120 pounds by going 3 days a week and eating healthy…you should check it out!

]]> By: Chrystal http://eating.health.com/2008/04/23/eat-out-without-gaining-a-pound/#comment-6808 Chrystal Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:07:43 +0000 http://healtheating.wordpress.com/?p=301#comment-6808 Clint, Well you were wrong, I can't speak for anyone else, but I am neither fit, nor have lost any weight, (and kept it off or not regained it plus some). I am a 34 year old mother of three who has battled my weight my entire life, Rheumatoid arthritis since I was 14, and now Type 2 Diabetes that is as out of whack as it gets. Current and also my heighest weight...255lbs. Some of these comments have brought tears to my eyes, I wish it were as simple as some of these people make it out to be. I have attempted with success, and failure nearly every diet idea, fad, pill, meal plan, and shake out there. I know that it all comes down to good old fashioned healthy food choices, exercise, and a complete lifestyle change, for me it is a lack of self control, and side effects of some of my meds, (hunger). I am now desperately trying to find something or someone that can help me, vanity is not my concern, it is my health. I want desperately to see my children grow up, go to college, get married and have children of their own. I want to run, and play with my kids, that's all. So, in response to your comment Clint,,, I clicked. Clint,

Well you were wrong, I can’t speak for anyone else, but I am neither fit, nor have lost any weight, (and kept it off or not regained it plus some). I am a 34 year old mother of three who has battled my weight my entire life, Rheumatoid arthritis since I was 14, and now Type 2 Diabetes that is as out of whack as it gets. Current and also my heighest weight…255lbs. Some of these comments have brought tears to my eyes, I wish it were as simple as some of these people make it out to be. I have attempted with success, and failure nearly every diet idea, fad, pill, meal plan, and shake out there. I know that it all comes down to good old fashioned healthy food choices, exercise, and a complete lifestyle change, for me it is a lack of self control, and side effects of some of my meds, (hunger). I am now desperately trying to find something or someone that can help me, vanity is not my concern, it is my health. I want desperately to see my children grow up, go to college, get married and have children of their own. I want to run, and play with my kids, that’s all.

So, in response to your comment Clint,,, I clicked.

]]> By: Tara http://eating.health.com/2008/04/23/eat-out-without-gaining-a-pound/#comment-6637 Tara Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:26:31 +0000 http://healtheating.wordpress.com/?p=301#comment-6637 Claire... Your on the right track, eating less and exercising. I cut out things that are white like white rice, potatoes, and bread. I then cut out meat and other animal products (eggs, yogurt, and cheese) during the week. I eat lots of grains, legumes, veggies, and fruit. I do still eat meat, just much less. I lost weight in no time. It's very healthy so long as you eat smart and still get all your body needs. There are lots of books out there. It's about getting your energy from food. The less processed the better. Try to eat fresh. Every restaurant has somekind of healthy plate but that's not always fun. Eat out once a week and eat what you want but then go back to eating right again. Chances are you're not going to be craving something loaded with fat. You may find that it will make you feel sick. I ate an icecream cone last week and loved it but felt horrible shortly after. My stomach just can't take it. Eat healthy. 80% of weight control is nutrition. So make sure your treating your body right. You may plateau, people often do. You can start by cutting out meat just one day a week. I eat Ezekiel sprouted grain bread, sweet potatoes fries (baked), and brown basmati rice. I'm not missing out on anything but fat. Take a look at how and what your eating. Small changes can have big results. Good luck Claire… Your on the right track, eating less and exercising. I cut out things that are white like white rice, potatoes, and bread. I then cut out meat and other animal products (eggs, yogurt, and cheese) during the week. I eat lots of grains, legumes, veggies, and fruit. I do still eat meat, just much less. I lost weight in no time. It’s very healthy so long as you eat smart and still get all your body needs. There are lots of books out there. It’s about getting your energy from food. The less processed the better. Try to eat fresh. Every restaurant has somekind of healthy plate but that’s not always fun. Eat out once a week and eat what you want but then go back to eating right again. Chances are you’re not going to be craving something loaded with fat. You may find that it will make you feel sick. I ate an icecream cone last week and loved it but felt horrible shortly after. My stomach just can’t take it. Eat healthy. 80% of weight control is nutrition. So make sure your treating your body right. You may plateau, people often do. You can start by cutting out meat just one day a week. I eat Ezekiel sprouted grain bread, sweet potatoes fries (baked), and brown basmati rice. I’m not missing out on anything but fat. Take a look at how and what your eating. Small changes can have big results. Good luck

]]> By: Sheila White http://eating.health.com/2008/04/23/eat-out-without-gaining-a-pound/#comment-4170 Sheila White Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:24:32 +0000 http://healtheating.wordpress.com/?p=301#comment-4170 As a way of eating healthy, my two sons and I order two meals instead of three, my 7-yr old and I share a meal. However, we've gotten nasty looks from servers when I typically asked for an extra plate, or when I tell them that my son and I will share "this" particular meal. It's sad when servers look at us like we're cheap people trying to save money. I remember that day when I allowed my son to have a soda and I only ordered one because that restaurant's glass is really big. When I asked for a refill (just for the second time), the waitress told me they don't have free refills when I know (I've eaten there many times) they do, it's pathetic. As a way of eating healthy, my two sons and I order two meals instead of three, my 7-yr old and I share a meal. However, we’ve gotten nasty looks from servers when I typically asked for an extra plate, or when I tell them that my son and I will share “this” particular meal. It’s sad when servers look at us like we’re cheap people trying to save money. I remember that day when I allowed my son to have a soda and I only ordered one because that restaurant’s glass is really big. When I asked for a refill (just for the second time), the waitress told me they don’t have free refills when I know (I’ve eaten there many times) they do, it’s pathetic.

]]> By: Latasha http://eating.health.com/2008/04/23/eat-out-without-gaining-a-pound/#comment-4072 Latasha Sat, 20 Dec 2008 16:47:22 +0000 http://healtheating.wordpress.com/?p=301#comment-4072 Since, I have been trying to eat better. I always request a doggy bag and it has worked for me so far. Last Sunday we met some family for breakfast and I ordered my breakfast of pancakes, sausage, and eggs. I packed half of my meal and had breakfast for the next morning. Keep trying, it works. Since, I have been trying to eat better. I always request a doggy bag and it has worked for me so far. Last Sunday we met some family for breakfast and I ordered my breakfast of pancakes, sausage, and eggs. I packed half of my meal and had breakfast for the next morning. Keep trying, it works.

]]> By: tiger woods http://eating.health.com/2008/04/23/eat-out-without-gaining-a-pound/#comment-4053 tiger woods Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:49:20 +0000 http://healtheating.wordpress.com/?p=301#comment-4053 yo whats up yo whats up

]]> By: Claire http://eating.health.com/2008/04/23/eat-out-without-gaining-a-pound/#comment-3907 Claire Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:58:44 +0000 http://healtheating.wordpress.com/?p=301#comment-3907 I have changed my lifestyle to trying to eat healthier and excercise. After gaining about 25lbs during last winter I knew I had gone off the deep end. I started (in april) excercising daily and not eating as much and it worked at first - i lost about 10lbs by the end of the summer. but then i platued and i cannot loose anymore weight! it's very upsetting and i dont know wat to do about it? any tips?? about once i week (i guess) i tend to over eat at dinner. i dont know how to break this annoying habit or wat to do about it. can somone help??? I have changed my lifestyle to trying to eat healthier and excercise. After gaining about 25lbs during last winter I knew I had gone off the deep end. I started (in april) excercising daily and not eating as much and it worked at first – i lost about 10lbs by the end of the summer. but then i platued and i cannot loose anymore weight! it’s very upsetting and i dont know wat to do about it? any tips?? about once i week (i guess) i tend to over eat at dinner. i dont know how to break this annoying habit or wat to do about it. can somone help???

]]> By: MjG http://eating.health.com/2008/04/23/eat-out-without-gaining-a-pound/#comment-3762 MjG Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:31:02 +0000 http://healtheating.wordpress.com/?p=301#comment-3762 Wow, there sure are some weird eating habits here! Restaurants today concentrate on huge portions assuming this is what attract customers. They serve WAY too much! I agree with the others on sharing. My wife and I split the meal (and desert) and go home full but not stuffed. Many times we have leftover food and bring it home. My son or daughter promptly eat the leftovers the next day! Problem solved.... Wow, there sure are some weird eating habits here! Restaurants today concentrate on huge portions assuming this is what attract customers. They serve WAY too much! I agree with the others on sharing. My wife and I split the meal (and desert) and go home full but not stuffed. Many times we have leftover food and bring it home. My son or daughter promptly eat the leftovers the next day! Problem solved….

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