Order This, Not That at the Restaurant!

When surfing through the restaurant's menu, sometimes it is hard to make a decision on just what to get. Everything sounds so good! However, if you only knew the calories behind the menu items that you were vying over, would you still get them or pick a healthier option? Sometimes, it is all about the healthier meal swaps that can lead you to your weight loss successes-I dropped 45lbs from this!

Here are 12 of the most popular restaurants and what to order and what to leave behind!

1. Apple Bees

Order This: Weight Watchers Cajun Lime Tilapia (310 calories)

Not That: Spinach & Artichoke Dip at (1,510 calories)

2. IHOP

Order This: Simple and Fit Spinach, Mushroom, and Tomato Omelette (330 calories)

Not That: Harvest Grain 'N Nut Pancakes (920 calories)

3. Cheesecake Factory

Order This: SkinnyLicious Ahi Tartare (split), SkinnyLicious Fresh Vegetable Salad with Chicken (500 calories)

Not That: Memphis Burger (1,300 calories)

4. P.F. Changs

Order This: Norwegian Salmon Steamed with Ginger (590 calories)

Not That: Crispy Honey Chicken (680 calories)

5. TGI Fridays

Order This: Petite Sirloin with broccoli (400 calories)

Not That: Tuscan Spinach Dip (1,000 calories)

6. Olive Garden

Order This: Herb-Grilled Salmon with broccoli (450 calories)

Not That: Plain Fettuccine Alfredo (1,220 calories)

7. Chili's

Order This: Caribbean Salad with Grilled Shrimp (500 calories)

Not That: Crispy Honey-Chipotle Chicken Crispers with Ranch (1,660 calories)

8. Red Lobster

Order This: Wood-Grilled Salmon (200 calories)

Not That: The Admiral's Feast (1,280 calories)

9. Denny's

Order This:A Fit Fare Omelette, customized with egg whites, spinach, and mushrooms (390 calories)

Not That: Grand Slamwich with Hash Browns (1,520 calories)

10. Ruby Tuesday

Order This:Double Ruby Minis sliders-half order (519 calories)

Not That: Whole Rub Minis plate (915 calories)

11. Outback Steakhouse

Order This: Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie (split), filet and lobster tail-half order (470 calories)

Not That: No Rules Parmesan Pasta, with grilled chicken (1,322 calories)

12. Red Robin

Order This: Blackened Chicken Sandwich (405 calories)

Not That: Whiskey River BBQ Burger (1,138 calories)

Nutrition Source: Calorie King