I just wanted chime in on the result of the dinner. The caterer got it partially right. The original meal was tri-tip with sauce, crab cake, mashed potatoes, and a vegetable. I asked for plain protein (no sauce) and steamed vegies. I got a plate with only the crab cake eliminated and the vegies were carrots all served in one big stack with french fried onion strings on top. Must have thought I was allergic to shellfish. They also had a fantastic dessert buffet.
So...what did I do? Carefully removed the toppings from the tri-tip and enjoyed it. Left the rest alone. Enjoyed two club sodas on the rocks with lime, and whipped out my mio to doctor up my water later on the evening when we stayed to do some dancing. I had a nice time, didn't feel too tempted (I would have been all over that dessert bar in the past) and got a little exercise dancing. I had a IP protein bar just in case, but didn't need it.
Instead of using this as an excuse to blow it, It became an opportunity plan, prepare for the worst and exercise my strong desire to stay 100% on plan. I am going to need to make some of the same choices when I reach my goal to stay at goal.
That dessert bar is one of the reasons I got here! Can I place it on the "axis of evil"?!?! lol. NSV!