Gonna Try Again.....

[gja1000]

One trick for restaurant eating is to only eat half - since they usually serve you twice as much as you really need to eat. Gary and I often share something, but that only works if you are with someone who will share.

If you are not sharing, ask for a to go box when the meal comes (yes, the waiter will look at you like you are crazy, and you might have to ask for the box again, as they think you don't REALLY mean you want it when your food comes). When you get your food, put half of it in the to-go box, close it and set it out of sight, if possible.

Then take it home and eat it the next day. Usually the worst restaurant meal is not too bad if you only eat half and you usually won't end up feeling miserable. It doens't work to say that you'll only eat half and then take the rest home, you usually end up eating it all, if it stays on your plate. But if you put it in the box from the git-go, most likely you'll end up taking it home and eating it the next day.

[Janet]

Great idea Gayle. I don't think we need to go to that restaurant for a long time. I felt so foolish after we got home....I know better!

[judy]

No more foolish than I feel when I gulp down a McD's! But, I know I am going to do it, and kind of allow it. I still feel dumb though.

I have lost 4 pounds though! I am very happy with this. I have about 8 to 10 more pounds to go. Last night, almost everyone brought deserts to the meeting. I had one plate of food, and one of deserts. Today, I will go back on my diet. Luckily, everybody takes their own leftovers home!

Somebody left a lemon meringue pie. I had an extra piece last night. Today, It is going into the garbage. If it was chocolate, I would eat it!

[DianaB]

SEND IT HERE!!!! SEND IT HERE!!! I love lemon meringue pie.......OH WAIT......I'm dieting too.......Bummer.

[Janet]

I've decided that trying to eat healthy sucks.... but I'll keep trying. Lost 5 lbs....gained 3..LOL....I'll try harder..LOL.

[DianaB]

Personally I think that once you stay away from sugar and salt your cravings go away. I don't eat much salt anymore and I don't crave salty things and the same with sugar. I've been eating a lot more fruit than I used to. I do keep sugar-free cookies that I allow myself once a day. Wal-mart has the sugar-free chocolate fudge covered cookies......Yum!!! I can have three a day!!!!!

[Blueyes]

You are right, Diana. The less sugar and carbs I eat, the less I want Unfortunately, that is all I've eaten for about a week I have such a sick relationship with food!