Going out to restaurants and food trucks is a big source of entertainment for me. I love going out with friends. I love to sip on a cocktail, have great conversation and eat wonderful food. It's a whole package for me. What can I say, I'm a foodie whose trying to lose weight. It's a tough combination, especially when you're trying to change how and what you eat. In the beginning of anything you're trying to succeed at, it's best to avoid temptation until you've got a few weeks under your belt. Not to say you can't go out and have a meal, but it's best when you can plan ahead. I read in my WW book that if your going out with friends and it's about the visit then don't make it about the food, but if it's about the food then go for it! They give you extra point a week to use anyway you wish. If you know you're going to a party or out to an event, use all your points for that and don't worry about it.
I know I was going out dinner with friends, but we were also going to a restaurant that was famous for their ribs so it was a go for it night. Planning ahead is what makes all the difference. The problem for me was that I had a birthday brunch at the end of the week and wanted to save a few points for that as well.
The week started out bad. I forgot my lunch. No worries, but that was also the night I was going out to dinner. We went for Thai that day and I have to say I restrained myself from that delicious peanut sauce and didn't rack up too many points. Dinner was actually a breeze, because I was prepared. I had the ribs (yummy!) and took them home and had the rest over two more lunches that week. Left overs are not my favorite so that was a huge for me! The next day I unexpectedly had dinner at an iltalian restaurant with my nephew nad his family and my old frenemy pizza. Pizza is my go to food that I'm always in the mood for. I'm not much into the cheese factor, but I love a crispy crust with just a little burnt cheese on top. This pizza was no where near that, but it was, in all it's glory, pizza. I had a slice and a lot of salad, but it was difficult not to just "go for" another slice. Even though it wasn't about the food I was making it about the food. The next day was lunch out with a client. No problem. Crab Louie salad, dressing on the side. Although, the warm sourdough bread that came to the table was difficult to pass up but I just focused on the conversation and before you knew it, the food arrived. That night was a get together at a friends house, so I ate at home knowing that I would have a glass of wine. She had ordered food for the other ladies and guess what it was? That's right, she invited my friend pizza. This time I was armed with a full stomach and it was much easier not to eat it. I did have an extra half a glass of wine and for the points (4 points for a slice of pizza or half a glass of wine) I could have had the slice of pizza so a better choice? I think so. By the time I got home Friday night from work, I was depressed and hungry. I had not eaten a lot of protein or carbs that day. I was trying to fill up on salad and fruits and veggies so that I could save my extra points for Sunday brunch, but I realized that you have to use your points for protein and not a granola bar.
It was a week of really paying attention to how I live my life. Going out for a meal on a whim. Visiting with friends and having great food. Knowing that I can pass on that piece of pizza because it will always be there tomorrow and the next day and the day after that. Feeling a little depressed and not just going for comfort food, but for food that will nourish me. I am armed and ready for brunch tomorrow. This will be about a beautiful day in Santa Barbara with my best friends and a mimosa. Nourishment for the soul taste better than a slice of pizza any day.
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