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05-31-2011, 08:20 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Kentucky
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First time out to a resturant
Hubby wanted to take me out today, which was really sweet of him, and I definitely welcomed it since I have not been out to eat in almost three months, since I started my plan. There's a little Mexican restaurant about a 10 min. walk away, so we walked there and had a meal. I feel pretty proud of myself, all in all. A few months ago, when I first started my plan, I don't think I could have trusted myself to do the right thing. But today, I limited myself, made good choices and overall did a great job of keeping myself in check. I got one chicken burrito, a small guacamole salad, and a side of refried beans. I chose all my items separately, which is not only cheaper but one has better control of how much is put on their plate without being overly picky. I ate none of the chips that they put out for the table, and that was also good. This is truly the first time in ages that I left a restaurant feeling comfortably full but not sick. Seriously, it used to be that I turned into a ravenous monster if we went out and ate everything in sight and then order dessert. I am finding that I don't really care as much about it because I know that I'm not giving up anything specific; I am only giving up eating crazy amounts at one time. I mean, I am never going to give up ice cream or going out once in awhile for good. But, I can eat only a serving of the good ice cream instead of a whole pint of the crappy stuff, and control myself when we go out. I'm just very pleased with myself overall.
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05-31-2011, 08:30 PM
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Made of Starstuff
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: New England
Posts: 8,731
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Congratulations! What an accomplishment!
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05-31-2011, 08:46 PM
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Lazybones
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Columbus, OH
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Height: 5'7
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I'm still having some trouble in this area - KUDOS to you! The chips would have been the hardest part for me
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05-31-2011, 08:47 PM
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One day at a time!
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: The deep south
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That is great!
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05-31-2011, 08:54 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Kentucky
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Thanks guys! It was less of an issue when than I thought it would be, thank goodness. But, I was glad I got my items separately because I have an issue with food wastage. My husband got a meal he just couldn't finish because it was twice the size of the good sized meal I ate.
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05-31-2011, 09:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
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Great job! I really struggle with eating well in a restaurant, especially one that serves chips and salsa...and if they have chips and salsa, then they have margaritas. You did awesome!
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05-31-2011, 09:33 PM
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Quitting is NOT an option
Join Date: May 2011
Location: North Carolina
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That's fantastic!! I bet that has to be a great feeling. Congratulations.
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05-31-2011, 09:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PA
Posts: 1,712
Height: 5' 8"
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You did GREAT! I love Mexican food, but am not sure I trust myself to go out to my favorite restaurant yet.
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05-31-2011, 10:38 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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Thank you so much, guys. I am pretty ecstatic about the whole deal, especially since I didn't think I was going to run because it was so hot, and then I ended up running anyway when it started getting dark, and ran further than ever before. Yay for me! I just did my first four miler in years and years.
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05-31-2011, 10:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
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Wa-hoo!! Nice work!
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06-01-2011, 11:57 AM
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Asses 2 Ash/Guts 2 Dust
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Height: 5'8"
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WTG! Restaurants are tough for me still too so thanks for sharing your experience!
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06-01-2011, 12:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
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Thats great! Good Job!
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06-01-2011, 12:16 PM
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Hopeful Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Long Island
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awesome job, especially resisting the chips!!
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06-01-2011, 12:17 PM
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Dukanista
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Denver
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Great job!!! And really good point about ordering the smaller items individually. Aside from controlling the amount of food you eat, I think it also helps make each item more special since you ordered it specifically and aren't just eating it because it's there on the plate.
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06-01-2011, 12:56 PM
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My name is Mare, hello!
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Missouri
Posts: 73
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Height: 5'7"
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Good for you. I struggle with this as well.
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