Let’s face it in a perfect eating healthy world we would not eat out. But life happens and sometimes we just have to make this choice. But you can still make good choices even eating out. One of the best ways to make good choices is to watch your calories.

One way I combated eating out was by creating Restaurant Rescue 3×5 cards. I chose restaurants that I had near my house, near my work, and that my husband and kids just like. I then created a 3×5 card that had a few different menu options that would keep me within my calorie budget for my meals. I keep these cards in my purse for eating our emergencies.

Starbucks

You can find one on every corner and they are the perfect meeting place. Many friends, clubs, and business meetings happen at Starbucks. But you don’t want to sit across from someone not drinking or eating anything in front of them. And you don’t want to make bad choices. The best option is to know exactly what your best options are.

You can read the full list of Food Nutrition and Drink Nutrition at Starbuck’s website. But that can be a bit overwhelming. Here are some meals I have created for your quick reference (you can download the cards below):

5 Breakfasts 375 Calories or Less

• Turkey Bacon Breakfast Sandwich w/a Grande Cool Lime Refresher (370 calories)
• Perfect Oatmeal w/brown sugar & a Grande Skinny Caramel Macchiato (330 calories)
• Strawberry Blueberry Yogurt Parfait w/a Grande Berry Hibiscus Refresher (360 calories)
• Fruit Cup w/a Venti Light Mocha Coconut Frappuccino (300 calories)
• Orange Mango Smoothie (290 Calories)

5 Lunches 375 Calories or Less

• Goat Cheese & Garden Veggies Bistro Box w/a Grande Iced Coffee (220 calories)
• Chipotle Chicken Wraps w/a Tazo Black Shaken Iced Tea Lemonade (335 calories)
• Chicken & Hummus w/a Grande Iced Skinny Flavored Latte (340 calories)
• Roasted Vegetable Panini with a Grande Caffè Americano (360 calories)
• Chocolate Smoothie (300 Calories)

5 Snack Options 140 Calories or Less

• Fruit Cup (80 calories)
• Grande Caramel Frappuccino Light (140 calories)
• Skinny Mocha (140 calories)
• Banana (90 calories)
• Venti Very Berry Hibiscus Starbucks Refreshers™ Beverage (100 calories)

Download Your FREE Restaurant Rescue Cards

Now you have some good options for when you are faced with eating out. Being prepared means that you will be less likely to overindulge and stay within your calorie budget. Want to be more prepared? Print these 3×5 cards to have available when you have an eating out emergency:
Starbucks Restaurant Rescue Cards

Stay Tuned …

Want more cards? Well you are in luck! I will be doing a full series on different restaurants. Make sure and subscribe to Pepper Scraps for the upcoming Restaurant Rescue posts. Or better yet get the posts right in your email.

Previous Printable Cards:

McDonald’s Rescue Cards

Chilpolte’s, Moe’s, & Taco Del Mar Rescue Cards

What’s your favorite restaurant?

Pepper Ferguson

Healthy Mom = Healthy Family - That is my life motto and I hope to encourage it to be yours too. January 2011 I made the decision to lose weight and lost 80+ pounds. I saw my boys start getting active with me and I realized I wasn't only changing my life but also my boys.

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Let’s face it in a perfect eating healthy world we would not eat out. But life happens and sometimes we just have to make this choice. But you can still make good choices even eating out. One of the best ways to make good choices is to watch your calories.

One way I combated eating out was by creating Restaurant Rescue 3×5 cards. I chose restaurants that I had near my house, near my work, and that my husband and kids just like. I then created a 3×5 card that had a few different menu options that would keep me within my calorie budget for my meals. I keep these cards in my purse for eating our emergencies.

Chipotle’s Mexican Grill

Chipotle’s does an amazing job to make sure that you can watch what you are eating by offering menus with calorie counts, a special menu for those with Food Allergies, and a break down of calories for each of their ingredients. It is easy to watch what you are eating here, but sometimes you need to get in and get out and you just don’t have time to do the calorie calculations while you are in line.

If you want you can read the full list of nutritional facts for Chipotle’s. But that can be a bit overwhelming. Here are some meals I have created for your quick reference (you can download the cards below):

5 Meals 375 Calories or Less

• Vegetarian Burrito Bowl – Black Beans, Cilantro-Lime Rice, Cheese, Salsa (370 Calories)
• Fajita Bowl – Fajita Vegetables, Barbocoa, Cheese, Corn Salsa (370 Calories)
• Carnitas Taco – Crispy Taco Shell, Carnitas, Cheese, Lettuce, Salsa (375 Calories)
• Chicken Salad – Chicken, Pinto Beans, Lettuce, Salsa (340 Calories)
• 2 Kids Meal with Tacos – 2 Crispy Shells, Black Beans, Steak, Lettuce, Guacamole (375 Calories)

Download Your Restaurant Rescue Cards

Now you have some good options for when you are faced with eating out. Being prepared means that you will be less likely to overindulge and stay within your diet. Want to be more prepared? Print these 3×5 cards to have available when you have an eating out emergency:

DOWNLOAD: Restaurant Rescue Cards: Chilpolte’s, Moe’s, Taco Del Mar 

Stay Tuned …

Want more cards? Well you are in luck! I will be doing a full series on different restaurants. Make sure and subscribe to Pepper Scraps for the upcoming Restaurant Rescue posts. Or better yet get the posts right in your email.

Check out the McDonald’s Rescue Cards

What’s your favorite restaurant?

Pepper Ferguson

Healthy Mom = Healthy Family - That is my life motto and I hope to encourage it to be yours too. January 2011 I made the decision to lose weight and lost 80+ pounds. I saw my boys start getting active with me and I realized I wasn't only changing my life but also my boys.

More Posts - Website - Twitter - Facebook

Let’s face it in a perfect eating healthy world we would not eat out. But life happens and sometimes we just have to make this choice. But you can still make good choices even eating out. One of the best ways to make good choices is to watch your calories.

One way I combated eating out was by creating Restaurant Rescue 3×5 cards. I chose restaurants that I had near my house, near my work, and that my husband and kids just like. I then created a 3×5 card that had a few different menu options that would keep me within my calorie budget for my meals. I keep these cards in my purse for eating our emergencies.

McDonald’s

McDonald’s is on almost every corner and when you are in a hurry or need to eat you know you can find one near by. But let’s prepare you to make good choices when you are faced to eat there.

If you want you can read the full list of nutritional facts for McDonald’s. But that can be a bit overwhelming. Here are four breakfast, five meals, and 3 snack options I have created.

4 Breakfasts 300 Calories or Less

• Egg McMuffin (300 cal)
• Apple Walnut Oatmeal without Brown Sugar (260 cal)
• Sausage Burrito (300 cal)
• Fruit & Yogurt Parfait (160 cal)

5 Meals 375 Calories or Less

• Hamburger Happy Meal (365 cal) - Hamburger (250 cal), Apple Slices (15 cal), Kid Fries (100 cal), Water or Diet Soda (0 cal)
• Premium Bacon Ranch Salad with Grilled Chicken with Low Fat Italian Dressing (290 cal) – Salad (230 cal), Dressing (60 cal)
• Premium Grilled Chicken Ranch BLT Sandwich No Bun with a Low Fat Ice Cream Cone (230 cal) - Sandwich (180 cal), Ice Cream Cone (150 cal)
• Big N Tasty No Bun, Side Salad with Low Fat Balsamic Dressing (320 cal) - Big N Tasty w/no bun(290 cal), Side Salad (20 cal), Dressing (30 cal)
• Chipotle BBQ Snack Wrap Side Salad with Low Fat Italian Dressing (330 cal) - Wrap (250 cal), Side Salad (20 cal), Dressing (60 cal)

5 Quick Snack Options 160 Calories or Less

• Fruit & Yogurt Parfait (160 cal)
• Side Salad with Low Fat Balsamic Dressing (50 cal)
• Medium Latte with Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup (160 cal)

Download Your Restaurant Rescue Cards

Now you have some good options for when you are faced with eating out at McDonald’s. Being prepared means that you will be less likely to overindulge and stay within your diet. Want to be more prepared? Print these 3×5 cards that I have prepared for you to have available when you have an eating out emergency:

DOWNLOAD: Restaurant Rescue Cards: McDonalds

Stay Tuned …

Want more cards? Well you are in luck! I will be doing a full series on different restaurants. Make sure and subscribe to Pepper Scraps for the upcoming Restaurant Rescue posts. Or better yet get the posts right in your email.

What’s your favorite restaurant?

Pepper Ferguson

Healthy Mom = Healthy Family - That is my life motto and I hope to encourage it to be yours too. January 2011 I made the decision to lose weight and lost 80+ pounds. I saw my boys start getting active with me and I realized I wasn't only changing my life but also my boys.

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Today for weigh in wednesday I wanted to talk about how portion sizes at restaurants are just crazy. But is that really all their fault or is the public outcry that more for your money is better. What do you think?

Pepper Ferguson

Healthy Mom = Healthy Family - That is my life motto and I hope to encourage it to be yours too. January 2011 I made the decision to lose weight and lost 80+ pounds. I saw my boys start getting active with me and I realized I wasn't only changing my life but also my boys.

More Posts - Website - Twitter - Facebook