Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 01-08-2010, 04:12 PM   #1  
Calorie counter
Thread Starter
 
Eliana's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 5,679

Height: 5'4.5"

Default What are the calories for a fajita?

We want to go to Rancho Grande for dinner but can't find any nutritional information! I hate that. It figures half a fajita should be ok???
Eliana is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-09-2010, 06:51 AM   #2  
Junior Member
 
SaySumthing's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 11

S/C/G: 258/216/150

Height: 5'5"

Default

It depends. What is half a fajita? For me, half a fajita would be about 1/6 a restaurant portion served at a restaurant near me. You can try and dissect what is in the food you will be served and then use a calorie calculator (book, online) and add up all the parts. Keep in mind, though, that restaurant food is frequently vastly different than what you expect for calories because of preparation (oil added, etc).

A somewhat safer option may be to see if the place you're going has a salad you can order (no cheese, no chips, no dressing or dressing on the side). Then you can go and enjoy yourself without being overly worried about the calories that may be in the dish. Just my 2 cents.
SaySumthing is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-09-2010, 09:19 AM   #3  
Calorie counter
Thread Starter
 
Eliana's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 5,679

Height: 5'4.5"

Default

Well, it was either Mexican or a Chinese buffet. I figure I was way better off with Mexican. LOL! We went out with friends.

I ordered the fajita and shared with my two children. I gave them mostly meat because they don't like the onion and green pepper. I skipped the tortilla and only nibbled on the rice and beans. I ate just a few tortilla chips and retrospect should have counted them out ahead of time rather than grabbing one every five minutes or so. I didn't eat many, but I probably ate more than I meant to.

In any case, I weighed myself this morning expecting at least a water weight gain. But no...I lost .4 pounds. So I can put last night's Mexican behind me.
Eliana is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Related Topics
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
What's for lean and green? Suggestions. Mavesse Medifast 68 02-23-2013 10:37 PM
Beck Diet For LIfe/Solution – March 2009 – Support, Discussion, Buddy/Coach BillBlueEyes LA Weight Loss 303 04-01-2009 05:15 AM
The Winning Losers - Wk of 8/20/06 - Newcomers Welcome u2girl Support Groups 226 08-27-2006 03:26 PM
Any Newbie's (& others) like myself up for a little competition/support? Jenni-fire Chicks in Control 12 02-17-2006 07:23 PM


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:46 AM.


We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.