Sister2 here reporting a major change and step forward. The family went to Longhorn Steakhouse for lunch yesterday and as soon as the hostess sat us down, I asked her if she had a menu with the nutritional facts listed. First she said she wasn't sure, that she would check (with a bit of a scrunchie face). By law all restaurants are supposed to have them on hand. I may have been the first person to ever ask to actually see them. A moment later she handed me a xerox copy of the nutritional facts. I was so excited! I had some thoughts of what to order, but this made it so clear. I ordered Sierra Chicken with a pile of tomatoes on top for 3 points! And I swapped out the rice for steamed vegetables and had a house salad with the dressing on the side (picked out all the croutons). Voila! A low point meal at a restaurant that was yummy!
What's the moral of the story here? Well, I didn't tell the woman I was on WW or a diet, just asked for the facts and after 7 weeks on WW I have an idea when something is 42 carbs (the rice), it's going to be A LOT of points. I actually ordered my meal based on the NFacts. It was fun, interesting and worth it! So, next time you are in a restaurant and not sure what is the better menu choice, ask for the facts! And leave satisfied, full and on program.
Nice one, woman!!!
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