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Weight Loss Challenge: Going Out To Eat

One thing that can be really challenging when you are in weight loss mode is going out to eat. When Keith and I lost almost 300lbs combined about 13 years ago, one thing that we were soooo strict about was eating out, and it really made so much of a difference. We did have a few places that were ok for an emergency, but overall we did not go out to eat for almost a year.

The hard things about going out to eat in weight loss mode are this:
When one eats out, you want to get the MOST value for your dollar. In weight loss mode, you want LESS portion (or more veggies to volumize) and quality food costs $$. I can make better things to stay on plan at home, so eating out doesn't have a lot of allure bc of that. Also usually when you are doing a weight loss plan, you are investing in it in SOME way. Whether that's a program for support, or certain/specific foods to stay on plan, etc. So if you don't go out to eat, you are saving money and able to put it towards things that help you achieve your goals.

But at the same time, in a busy and chaotic world and go go GO, eating out can be a lifesaver sometimes. So as always, fail to plan means you plan to fail. There are even LESS places to eat out on my Restoration Wellness plan, tbh, bc it is VERY strict in Round 1. And then you also have the part of eating out with friends that makes it super cultural. Like almost anytime you go out with friends, it's to eat or drink. Coffeeshop. Bar. Restaurant. Etc.

So I just have to bring my own food, and make it part of what I am doing right now. I still get to connect with friends, but it's not about the food. Sometimes people can feel uncomfortable about that. Or pressured by people "it's just one meal" "one X won't hurt" etc. But esp in a strict plan, it can and will hurt. Discipline is a learned behavior and being able to say NO to going out to eat is part of discipline for a true lifestyle change. It won't be forever, but while you are in weight loss mode, saying "I am choosing not to eat this right now" can be one of the biggest things you can do to achieve your goals!!

Anywayyyy so Last night went out to dinner with a friend but brought my own food lol Turkey burgers.

I was at panera, so I got a basic salad too but brought my own dressing. It was $7 for a basic salad with onions and tomatoes. Rip off LOL which is why I don't like to eat out when in weight loss mode. You get cheated basically haha or go off plan. Neither are my choices right now, but I did get a salad.

Staying on my Restoration Wellness plan 👏🏼👏🏼💯💯💪🏽💪🏽
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