Don't let it get you down. This is about the journey of losing weight as much as it is the weight itself. There will be bumps and we all progress differently.
Let it be a lesson in how to advocate for yourself. We are so used to just eating what's in front of us and we need to start practicing advocacy. You'll start thinking this way naturally, but it takes a few months. For instance, the sauce was an immediate red flag. You might ask a question such as, "Are any of your dishes available without the added sauces?" or "Can I get this dish with no added butter or oil?" and "What does it come with?" I know that I won't be able to resist, even 60lbs and near goal, so I ask them not to even bring it to the table. You are the ONLY one who can make choices for your health, so advocate for yourself and make it easier!
In regards to carb blocker, I've taken it 3-4 times in 6 months in just those situations you describe...BUT, it may have tempted you to eat more pasta than you would have if you would not have taken it. My counselor told me that it only blocks the equivalent of about a slice of bread - it's not a cure-all.
GOOD NEWS: You're doing the right things now, you're drinking your water, and you will eat completely on plan today!
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