I have been making an effort to eat slower and take smaller portions. Tom and I made vegetable soup on Sunday (I cut and he sauteed) and I used zucchini, onions, garlic, celery, carrots, red pepper, 1 package of cocktail wieners (should have used polska kielbasa) 1 can of diced tomatoes and chicken broth. I had 1/2 a bowl and an hour later had another 1/2 bowl. It was warm, yummy, nutritious and I felt satisfied.
We are going out to dinner tonight with 2 other couples so I went to the restaurants website to see the menu before we get there. They have grilled fish and veggie options, which I love, and a few red meat items but I want to skip the potato (they do have coleslaw which would be a good choice). I may end up with a french onion soup and a side salad. I really like looking at the menu ahead of time so that I am not surprised when I get there or rely on my cravings at the moment.
The other big news is...it is time to start working out. Tom has a church meeting on Thursday evenings so I am going to stop by the gym on my way home, sign up, and start that very evening. I already packed my gym bag. I am such a dork. Yes it is ok to agree with me.
+8 day
-6 weight (I think twice a week would be wise -Thursday and Sunday)
Eating out is a tough one, at least for me. I too research the menus like crazy a head of time. Avoid the coleslaw, it usually has more sugar and fat than a baked potato! And be careful with French onion soup, many times the onions are first sauteed in butter!
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog! It is great support for those of us on the same journey! Keep up the good work!
Amy