Weight Watchers Eating Out 101: Facebook Live Pre-recorded Chat

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Weight Watchers Live Facebook Chat:  Weight Watchers Eating Out 101!  Work schedule keep you hopping?  No time to cook?  Too hot to heat up the oven?  Kids begging for pizza?  Sometimes you have to go out or order in, Weight Watchers Eating Out 101 will help you keep your wheels on the road and your weight loss efforts out of the ditch!


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These are the transcriptions from tonight’s chat about my WW Eating Out 101 with Smart Points listed.  As always these are available on Facebook, YouTube and on my blog If You Have an Egg
http://www.ifyouhaveanegg.com/?p=2168

  • First things first, these are LIVE video chats when they are recorded so yes, I talk to people when they ask questions!
  • Please remember to Like, Comment, Share and Subscribe on Facebook and YouTube so I can keep making more of these Chats and easy recipe videos!
  • Tip – ask for double slices…your eyes will think you are eating twice as much (I’m serious, it works)
  • Bulk up – keep fruit in your purse! Remember, if I see you out we will be doing a “purse check” to make sure you have some! 
  • Salad Dressing Cups – watch out…most of those little cups they bring are 2 oz. 2 oz = 4 Tbsp.  And 4 Tbsp of just regular Ranch (not to mention something fancy) = a whopping 9 Smart Points!
  • Hold the bread basket or only bring enough for everyone else. Skipping the bread or roll can save anywhere from 5 SP to 8 SP and that’s if you don’t slather it in butter
  • No butter added on fish, veggies, corn, etc. Well intended steamed broccoli can add up 5 SP if they add butter.  If the server can’t help don’t be shy to ask to see the manager
  • AVOID! Slaws, Pasta Salad, Regular Dressings, Teas with syrup flavorings added, and anything the server or manager can’t readily identify
  • Need to estimate a portion while you’re out? Use your hands!  For the printable list visit Weight Watchers https://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=167771
    • Fist = approximately 1 cup
    • Your thumb from the tip to the base = approximately 1 ounce of meat or cheese
    • Your thumb from the tip to the first joint = 1 Tbsp
    • Fingertip from the tip to first joint = 1 tsp
    • Fingertip from the first joint to the second joint = 1 inch
    • Cupped hand = approximately 1 to 2 ounces nuts or pretzels
    • Palm of hand = 3 oz of meat, fish or poultry
  • Surprises! These Smart Point amounts surprised me…whether high or low, I was surprised and think you will be too:
    • Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit – 5 SP
    • Krystal Hamburger – 4 SP 
    • Subway 6” Tuna – 15 SP
    • Pizza Hut Pepperoni Personal Pan Pizza – 21 SP
    • Sonic Mini Blast (MINI!) most flavors – 26 SP
    • 20 oz Smoothie King: 15 – 45 SP!
    • KFC Grilled Chicken Drumstick – only 1 SP
    • Captain D’s Seafood Grilled White Fish Tender – only 1 SP
    • Long John Silvers Baked Cod 1 piece – 1 SP
    • Pot Belly Sandwich PB&J – *what!* 54 SP (1, 340 calories)
    • Noodles & Co Grilled Chicken Breast – 1 SP
    • Chick-Fil-A 12 Grilled Chicken Nuggets – 3 SP
    • Applebee’s Wood Fired Grill Butcher’s Reserve 6 oz Top Sirloin – 5 SP
    • Wendy’s Apple Pecan Chicken Salad – 21 SP

 

  • My Top 10 Favorite Fast Food Eating Out 101 Spots:
    • Chick-Fil-A
      • 8 Grilled Chicken Nuggets – 2 SP
      • Fruit Cup – 0 SP
      • Large Diet Lemonade – 1 SP
      • Total = 3 SP
      • Or
      • Egg White Grill – 8 SP
      • Fruit Cup – 0 SP
      • Black Coffee – 0 SP
      • Total = 8 SP
    • Chipotle
      • ½ Serving Cilantro Lime Rice (they will do it!) – 3 SP
      • Black Beans – 3 SP
      • Fajita Veggies – 1 SP
      • Barbacoa – 4 SP
      • Total = 11 SP (optional 3 flour tortillas add 2 SP)
    • Panda Express
      • Kid’s Steamed White Rice – 7 SP
      • Kid’s Mushroom Chicken – 4 SP
      • Kid’s Mixed Veggies – 1 SP
      • Total = 12 SP
    • Wendy’s
      • Large Chili – 7 SP
      • 1 packet saltines – 1 SP
      • Light Sour Cream – 1 SP
      • Total = 9 SP
    • KFC
      • Grilled Chicken Breast or thigh – 3 SP
      • Mashed Potatoes (no gravy) – 3 SP
      • Green Beans – 0 SP
      • Total = 6 SP
    • Taco Bell
      • 1 Doritos Locos Taco – 5 SP
      • Fruit from my purse – 0 SP
      • Total = 5 SP
    • Blaze Pizza
      • Most flavors per slice – 4 to 5 SP (entire pizza is 6 slices)
    • Subway/Firehouse
      • Firehouse Under 500 Calorie Sub Hook & Ladder on Light Wheat with Monterey Jack Cheese, Light Mayo and Mustard – 13 SP
      • Baked Ruffles – 4 SP
      • Fruit from your purse – 0 SP
      • Large No Calorie Freestyle Drink (I get zero calorie Raspberry Lemonade and regular Lemonade mixed)
      • Total = 17 SP
      • Or
      • Subway 6” Cold Cut Combo (get ALL THE VEGGIES!) – 11 SP
      • Baked Lays – 4 SP
      • Fruit from your purse – 0 SP
      • Total = 15 SP
    • Dunkin Doughnuts
      • Turkey Sausage Wake Up Wrap – 9 SP
      • Black Coffee – 0 SP
      • Total = 9 SP
    • Starbucks
      • Reduced Fat Turkey Bacon & Egg White Breakfast Sandwich – 6 SP 
      • Café Americano Venti Non Fat Milk – 1 SP
      • Total = 7 SP
    • My Top 10 Favorite Sit Down Eating Out 101 Spots:
      • Cracker Barrel
        • Grilled Chicken Tenderloins (4) – 3 SP
        • Green Beans – 2 SP
        • Cup of potato soup – 4 SP
        • Total = 9 SP
        • Or
        • Two Scrambled Egg Whites – 1 SP
        • 1 Turkey Sausage Patty – 1 SP
        • Cheese Grits – 5 SP
        • Fresh Fruit Cup – 0 SP
        • Total = 7 SP
      • Panera
        • 1 cup Low Fat Black Bean Soup – 4 SP
        • Full Roasted Turkey and Avocado BLT on Sourdough ½ sandwich – 6 SP
        • Fruit Cup – 0 SP
        • Total = 10 SP
      • Noodles & Company
        • Small Bangkok Curry – 10 SP
        • Organic Tofu – 5 SP
        • Total = 15 SP
      • First Watch
        • Café Seasoned Veggie Burger – 5 SP
        • Fruit Bowl – 4 SP
        • Total = 9 SP
      • Applebees
        • Wood Fired Grill Butcher’s Reserve 6 oz Top Sirloin – 5 SP
        • House Salad with Fat Free Italian – 7 SP
        • Total = 12 SP
      • Olive Garden
        • Herb Grilled Salmon – 12 SP
        • Steamed Broccoli (no butter) – 0 SP
        • Famous House Salad (1 serving approx. a cup) – 5 SP
        • Total = 17 SP
      • iHop
        • Simple & Fit Veggie Omelet – 10 SP
        • 2 Turkey Bacon Strips – 2 SP
        • Mixed Fruit – 0 SP
        • Total = 12 SP
      • Pot Belly Sandwich Shop
        • Skinnies Hammie Sandwich (without toppings) – 10 SP
        • Pickle – 1 SP
        • Total = 11 SP
      • Chilis
        • Prime Rib – 10 SP
        • Side of Black Beans – 3 SP
        • Steamed Broccoli (no butter) – 0 SP
        • Total = 13 SP
      • The Cheesecake Factory
        • Skinnylicious Mexican Chicken Lettuce Wrap Tacos (1 serving) – 6 SP
        • Tossed Green Salad – 3 SP
        • 1 Tbsp Skinnylicious Vinaigrette – 0 SP
        • 1/3 piece Original Cheesecake – 8 SP
        • Total = 17 SP!
  • Soooooooo….which one of you is going to be eating the 21 Smart Point skimpy salad from Wendy’s while me and two of my friends are indulging at The Cheesecake Factory and splitting up that yummy, decadent, creamy piece of Original Cheesecake??

****I hope this helped and don’t forget to make some notecards, print this out, cut it up, share it, and most importantly USE IT!****

 

  • Additional Resources: whether you are doing WW Online, attending meetings, or just gleaning what you can from us you have resources!  Use the recipes and meal ideas in your weekly from the meeting.  Search hashtags like #weightwatchers on social media to get some great ideas.  If you are using ETools you can scan, track, keep up with favorite foods and ideas.  Or if you like pen and paper grab a paper track every week.  My daughter Kc likes to journal and they are so much fun with pretty markers and *squeal* stickers!  Resources from moi:
    • I use index cards to keep a written record that I can touch, see, carry with me and then sort by Smart Points Value. If it’s a real I post it in a printable version on the blog:  ifyouhaveanegg.com  I can also sort these and know what my points are going to be for the day.  Bu-bam…7 sets of cards = 7 days = you guessed it…home base for me
    • If You Have an Egg Social Media for FREE and sharable food, meal and recipe ideas!
      • Blog: ifyouhaveanegg.com and go to “click here for more great recipes” to see categories grouped by Smart Points
      • Pinterest (my SP ideas grouped by points per board!): pinterest.com/ifyouhaveanegg
      • Instagram: @ifyouhaveanegg
      • Facebook Page(open to the public): https://www.facebook.com/ifyouhaveanegg/
      • Facebook Closed Support Group (closed group, only viewable by members): https://www.facebook.com/groups/113471572340708/
      • Facebook Closed Meatless Meals Group (closed group, only viewable by members): https://www.facebook.com/groups/487742901407108/
      • My App: available for Apple and Android in your app store search IFYOUHAVEANEGG  (if you are on an iPad you have to search by iPhone only even though you are on an iPad…no reason why).  The app has Shopping Guides divided by store (Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Costco, etc) and then by Smart Points.  Only have 3 Smart Points and you’re in the middle of the Cookie Butter aisle at Trader Joe’s?  No problem, open up the App, touch Trader Joe’s and the scroll to 3 Smart Points…tada!  App categories include:
        • Shopping Guides with Smart Points (and most have complete nutritional information listed)
          • Trader Joes
          • Aldi
          • Costco
          • Sams (coming soon!)
          • Whole Foods
          • National Brands (Kroger, Meier, Ingles, Dollar Tree, Target, etc)
          • Halloween Candy
          • Girl Scout Cookies
          • Convenience Stores (coming soon!)
          • Eating Out (work in progress)
          • My Top Pantry Picks (Top 5, Top 25, Top 100!)
        • Easy Meal Ideas with Smart Points
        • New Recipes with Smart Points
        • YouTube chats, recipes and ideas on the Go!
        • Direct Link to the blog so you can check more recipes On The Go!

****Don’t forget…if you want to see more helpful Live Chats and easy WW Recipe videos be sure to Like, Share, Subscribe and Comment!****

Thank you again, this is my happy relaxing time with you guys each week.  To find more information, see the other chats or get my FREE recipes and meal ideas remember to visit me:

*On Facebook on the If You Have an Egg Page or in my group
*My blog:  www.ifyouhaveanegg.com
*On my app:  available in the Apple iTunes or Google Play Store search IFYOUHAVEANEGG
*Pinterest:  search IFYOUHAVEANEGG
*YouTube:  search IFYOUHAVEANEGG

********ALL OF THE EATING OUT 101 Meal Ideas are available On The Go on the If You Have An Egg app!********

For easy Access On the Go use the If You Have an Egg App! (available for Apple and Android)

 

 

See you next week J

<3 Kelly

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