It is amazing how quickly the cake and ice cream add up.
A 2" piece of iced cake is 2 starch and 1 fat = 175 calories
A 1/2 cup ice cream is 1 starch and 2 fat = 165 calories
I will change the way I do the list so others can use it too. I have been putting lucylee's counts in because of the size she mentions.
I have never seen anyone served a 2" piece of cake. Maybe I should have counted it as a 3" piece of cake. Also a serving ice cream on the side is more than 1/2 cup.
That is one of the things I learned OKay is why eat something I don't like just because it is there. There is nothing wrong with taking a bite or 2 and then dumping. You don't want to disappoint your dgs. When he is older and you say no thank you he will understand.Eating this would mean spending my starches and fat budget for the entire day on food that I don't even REALLY like.
Smart idea checking the menu on line. I do that when I go out to eat.
When I talk about what I order keep in mind I am on 2000 calories and 8 starches a day.
Fruit plate is always a good choice - that is what I get at Bob Evans and other restaurants if it is truly a good fruit plate - not all canned fruit. Another stand by for me for breakfast out is 2 poached eggs, english muffin and ham. I enjoy poached eggs so that one is easy for me.
That sounds like a fun idea trying new restaurants and new foods. It may take you a while to decide what to order but you can be creative. Broth based soups, lettuce based or vegetable based salads with dressing on the side, meat/fish-not fried, veggies and fruit are all good choices. A baked potato is another one. I ask for au jus and put that on my potato or salsa. Sometimes you just can't get away from added fat or sauces but I try. Another thing I noticed is that restaurants are beginning more and more to offer "healthy" menu items and are marked. Restaurants are beginning also to offer yogurt for breakfast. Be careful of the granola it sounds healthy but packs a punch 1/4 cup = 1 starch.
Don't be afraid to take home a dogie bag. I do it all the time.
OKay yes you can do this. It is going to be easier and easier as time goes. This weekend will be your weekend for a creative eating experience. You did well this week when you went out to dinner.
When we have them this time of year, 6 pitted cherries add a delicious touch to that smoothie, too.