Do you have a game plan when you go out to eat? Do you think about what you really want to have, and what you can reasonably eat, and then adjust your ordering accordingly? Or, do you order one of everything, knowing that you’ll have to get a people bag, no matter what you order?
We have an absolutely all time favorite place to eat. It’s part of a chain that serves Cajun food. I have eaten the exact same meal there every time I go, because it’s so good I’m unwilling to try anything else. If the restaurant was a bit closer to home, I’d eat there once a week.
We always start the meal off with what amounts to a Cajun version of a fondue. Next, a cup of bisque or chowder. Then, a crisp, cold salad. Dear Husband used to order a different entr
Arrrgh!!!
It's just my state of mind!
Good luck in finding a good calorie restriction plan for the deep-seated parts of your brain, Buffy. If you find it, I’ll help you market your plan and we can both be fabulously wealthy. (How can you forgo the bisque?)
Having read your posting will be my excuse for the weight gain that the scales will reveal when Elegant Friend and I weigh in at the gym this morning. I’m sure that’s where the excess weight originates–in my mind–as prodded by words like yours!
Oh yeah…..blame it on me! lol
All you have to do is go back over my previous posts, and you can see I’m firmly addicted. I can’t help if a little of that should rub off on you. *G*
Noted: Cop Car exercises regularly, and I missed the first day of my new exercise session today. Dratted cold!
I was not hungery! Thanks girl you took care of that! We have Mexacon place in town that we go to every week! I eat 1500 cal. waiting for mr order! My diet is in trouble girl!
Absolutely, it’s your fault, Buffy. Why do you think it was so easy to get me to vote for admitting you into our family? You give me one more relative on whom to lay blame!
My new mantra for 2005 (when I think of food) is to repeat to myself the number representing my desired weight. I “only” gained three pounds from the time we left on vacation in the fall and January 1; but, that’s on top of the 50 that I had previously gained. I have vowed not to be (such a huge) embarrassment to our Wonderful Granddaughter when she marries in May. (As the only overweight female in my genetic family, I am overly self-conscious about it.) I won’t get down 52 pounds, but perhaps dropping 22 pounds isn’t out of the question. Think positive thoughts toward my effort, please. (I know that you would without the plea! Thank you.)
When I go out to eat, I determine which resturant then determine which choice of drink then I choose the items on the menu *smile* my theroy is this…….if the drinks suck then don’t waste your time on the food…….LOL Happy New Year darlin’ we so miss you guys!!!
My plan when I go to a restaurant is to work out what I want for dessert and then from that decide what to have for the main course and from that decide on a starter. Then the wine/beer/whatever (as you can tell I can have plebean tastes at times!).
However, we don’t eat out terribly frequently and so when I go it is for pleasure. Why spoil a pleasurable experience by developing guilty feeling about what I “should” or “should not” eat?!? I can always cut down what I eat the next day.
Sorry, Joe! I know my blog does that to people. I figure, if I’m typing about food, I’m not eating it. *G*
At least I know that I’m in good company, based on your comment.
Cop Car….I should have known there was a reason it was so easy to get into your family! You have a great reason for loosing weight, and a reasonable goal. Is the mantra helping at all? You have my total support. Perhaps your efforts will rub off on me. One can always hope!
Good point, Jamie. If I can’t get a decent glass of wine, it’s unlikely the meal will be worthwhile either. We miss you guys, too, but the workaholic is not likely to be going anywhere for a bit.
Adele, you do exactly what I was wondering about as I wrote my post. I was sure there were people who choose dessert first, and plan the meal backwards. I’ve seen people have just appetizers and dessert. My mother LIVES for dessert….the rest of dinner, unless it’s lobster, will be left on her plate, just to get to dessert! More power to you! I think you should enjoy that meal out!
I come from a long line of women who chose the dessert first. Doesn’t mean that I miss, say, the main course, just that I have a different order of priorities than some. I like sweet things – and it shows in my figure . Like you I have no control over my tastebuds.
I know, Adele…..it’s all MY fault! *G* I sympathize, believe me. I’m girding my loins for another run at weight loss. Perhaps you and Cop Car and I can bolster each other through the winter.
For the most part, I can give up sweets, other than the occasional chocolate or a slice of carrot cake, or …ummmm…HOME MADE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES. I used to be totally addicted to anything salty, but I think I’ve finally broken that habit. Now, it seems that comfort food, and things with a complex mix of ingredients draw me.
I have a plan…..maybe I’ll just go to the blog for this….
A three-person support group online. I like it, Buffy. Are you “in” with us, Adele?
It sounds like a really good idea and I would love to try it. The thing is… I have an absolute passion for Chocolate and I’m not sure how easy I would find to give it up. Self discipline goes just so far and then…..
Seriously, how would we manage to do this?
Maybe we can find ways to help, Adele. Personally, I don’t believe in totally giving things up. I tend to think we all need to eat in moderation. You can still have chocolate. We just need to think about ways to cut back a bit.
I like chocolate, but I can eschew it as easily as anything else. Were I addicted, I would probably buy/make the chocolate item that I liked most and have a small amount as an appetizer before my main meal of the day. (Might as well enjoy the sinning, but keep it in check!)
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