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Yesterday, we went to a Chinese restaurant and I didn't cheat. I was so excited. Normally, I can't go out to eat because I am so tempted to cheat. For fun, I might post on hear from time to time to celebrate my self control victories LOL. It was easier to resist temptation knowing I was going to share my victory with friends ;o)
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Thats awesome! What a big milestone. I bet you felt soooo good and happy when you woke up knowing you were still on track with the diet. Thanks for sharing, what a great idea. I will come to this post and share the first time I can say this..like at thanksgiving. I am sure that will be my first big test.
Chinese food? + Getting thru the holidays
That's fabulous, Sharon. Tell us, what did you find to eat there that was ok? I have a tough time w/ Chinese & Italian restaurants in particular, not any/many Matia-approved offerings I can find and I'm even further along the lists.
Also, to Melsvensen's point, for those just starting the diet during the holidays, know that if you can do it then you can do it anytime! It was so difficult for me being at holiday function after holiday function, surrounded by the best foods and desserts, and feeling so so deprived b/c I had just started the diet and the yeast (and whatever else) inside me was going nuts, screaming to be fed. I was sure I wouldn't be able to keep it up and I'm a pretty disciplined person, incl w/ healthy eating. But as those before me said & were right, those strong urges would soon diminish if I just stayed the course.
Holidays
I am ready to do this, I know the holidays will be tough. My mother in law who is holding the dinner, is very supportive. She will watch me like a hawk:) No really, she even ordered an all organic turkey to cook so I could eat it. There will be shrimp ( I love shrimp) and veges that I can have.. I just saw Matia on Wednesday and I had felt like I had the flu yesterday and the day before after starting all this and the supplements she is starting me on. My bladder is doing pretty good already though..the past few days on these supplements. They taste HORRID though:(I made my husband a shot of the stuff I have to and he was like, "that is the sickest thing I have ever tasted" I laughed because if he only knew..the taste of the supplements is easy compared to the rest of the stuff us ICers have to go through..(diet, emotional, pain)
Chinese food
We were planning to go to a Chinese restaurant that had a Mongolian Barbeque in it. Then I would have picked out veggies, rice, and meat. The restaurant only had a buffet so I ate rice, shrimp, and a ton of crab legs. I ate veggies after I got home. My favorite place to eat is a local steakhouse similar to Outback. Then I usually get steak and a baked potatoe. I have to be really specific about not having any seasoning on the steak. I prefer to eat at home but my husband really likes to go out to eat.
sharon that is awesome!! we
sharon that is awesome!! we all kno how hard it is....i havent been out to eat in a very long time... glad it was good for u!!....i am very happy that u accomplished this....xxoo <3 <3
Hilarious!
My fav is actually Outback! We go there a lot, it's out main restaurant outing.
I'm impressed you could get Chinese restaurant meats that didn't have any sauce on them.