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Old 01-22-2006, 06:01 PM
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Where do you eat when eating out?

i have found a few fast foods i can have without any spikes..
Jack in the box Fajita Pita
Taco Time Chicken Taco Salad , Whole Wheat soft taco
skippers 2 fish and a cup of chowder

when i go out to a resteraunt i usually have either
a 6 oz sirloin, small baked potato and a dinner salad
or mexicann i have a chicken taco salad
or i will have salmon and a small baked potato, (if they have brown rice i will take it)

any other ideas?
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Old 01-22-2006, 06:24 PM
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We don't eat out too often. Fast food, I find that Wendy's 99 cent menu works best for me. I usually have a deluxe cheeseburger and a small chilli. We go to Applebees and three of us will share 3 or 4 appetizers... quesadilla's, wings, veggie pizza, something made with spinach, can't think of the name. I fill up quick, so don't eat much when I go out. As long as I use my pen before we eat, my BS does pretty good on this. Special meals out, I have been known to eat a small steak, baked potato and salad, but skip the bread, without too much rise.
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Old 01-22-2006, 06:44 PM
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Whenever I eat out, I simply make smart choices. I try not too order much carbs, except for some salad to accompany protein. pumping does help out a lot.
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Old 10-09-2006, 07:24 PM
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I'm the same way, when I eat out I try to eat low carb. Either that or something that has a carb and/or protein count that I am intimately familiar with.
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Old 10-10-2006, 06:54 AM
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I try to stick to salads or grilled chicken when I'm eating out.
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Old 10-10-2006, 07:29 AM
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Wherever, whatever, whenever. I don't make any dietary choices based on diabetes.
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Old 10-10-2006, 07:33 AM
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I am with Deus. Just eat whatever whenever. All you can eat buffet you say? I'll be there, just gotta make sure I have enough insulin in the ol pumper first.
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Old 10-10-2006, 07:49 AM
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I figure if I can count it, I can eat it!
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Old 10-10-2006, 08:29 AM
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I rarely eat out, so when I do, I cheat something awful. At home I am in pretty good control.
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Old 10-11-2006, 03:18 AM
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I rarely eat out, but when I do, I go somewhere that has good quality Filet Mignon, and many veggie sides.
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Old 10-11-2006, 10:05 AM
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Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

or as we call it at my house, Pigs - R - Us

the steaks are always good, salmon steaks are generally good, chicken is good, turkey,.............shucks, almost everything there is good................Especially the dessert buffet


was there last Saturday night

1st trip: steak med rare, Navy beans, broiled mushrooms with green peppers and onions,

2nd trip:steak med rare, Navy beans, broiled mushrooms with green peppers and onions

3rd trip: Strawberry cake, chocolate pudding
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Old 10-11-2006, 03:45 PM
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Wings (hot garlic, extra wet) and Mich Ultra at the local pub
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Old 10-11-2006, 03:49 PM
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Where the food is good and the drinks are adult. That leaves all of the fast food places out!
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Old 10-14-2006, 06:15 AM
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I don't eat at buffets, but eat at other restaurants quite often. If I order something with bread, I just don't eat the bread. I avoid pasta, rice, bread and any type of potato product. Otherwise, I eat what I want within moderation.

If I feel like dessert, I'll order it but have one or two bites at the most. At one particular restaurant they have an awesome key lime cheesecake and 2 bites is all I'll do and it's the perfect ending to a meal, and I don't feel deprived.
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Old 10-17-2006, 06:53 PM
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My wife just mad Pirogies with Potatoes and Cheddar cheese and I ate them and had a piece of chocolate cake. Oh how I'm going to pay for this tomorrow. The good news is I have lost 3 pounds.

Oh the Pirogies were fried in pure coconut oil.
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