Hot Wings & Other Things

Last weekend was my son’s 8th birthday. We went to a city about 2.5 hours away so that we could go to the zoo and stay overnight in a hotel. So, that night I decided to have my free meal for the week - I usually save it for the weekend. I was really hoping my husband would choose where to eat, but he insisted that I choose since it was my free meal. I chose Ruby Tuesday’s, one of my all time fave restaurants. Definitely not a good idea! We ordered the spinach/artichoke dip appetizer. Then, we also had the salad bar and a meal. We shared the appetizer and I had a lettuce salad w/ a scoop of potato salad from the salad bar. I had ordered the 12 oz ribeye steak (shared about 3 oz or so with my son) which came with a serving of white cheddar mashed potatoes & a serving of broccoli. I was eating and talking & having a good time. I realized at the end of the meal that I felt really, really full. Stuffed full. OVER full.

My hubby ordered their cheesecake with blackberry sauce and wanted me to try some. I told him no.. not that I didn’t want a taste.. but I literally could not eat another bite. I ended up taking just a very teeny bite to appease him. When I stood up to leave my stomach HURT. It was the most awful feeling. What I had not realized when I ordered and ate was that my stomach was so much smaller. Usually I pay more attention to how I am feeling as I eat, but I was just talking away and not paying attention. My head was not in the game. I was seriously over full. In fact, when we stopped at Walmart to pick up a few things before going to the hotel, I could not even keep walking around the store. I had to go sit down.  I tell you, I learned my lesson that night! Free meal means eat what you want, but you still have to watch the portion sizes and keep your head straight!

So now, I call it my free meal within reason. I never want to feel like that again!

Posted on September 5th, 2009 by hotwings
Filed under: Mental Mania