Lessons Learned At The Mexican Restaurant

[Patrick Curl 424]

So yesterday I did awesome - I had 4 SF pudding cups, 2 Protein packs(unjury), and Mcdonalds salad - 900 calories about. I also did a lot of walking.

Today I really wanted to eat out, but I didn't want to hurt my diet too much. We decided to go to our favorite mexican where normally we eat 2 baskets of chips and salsa, a Chimichanga, rice, Beans, and maybe an appetizer to share.

Well today we pushed the complimentary chips aside, and ordered 1 Shrimp, chicken, and Steak fajitas to share between us. We set the tortillas aside and halfed it and only ate the filling.

It was absolutely delicious - AND I really practiced my post-op mental stuff. I slowed down and paused between each bite, I chewed till it was like applesauce, I set my fork down between every bite. (I still drank w/ my dinner, I'll work on that next)

So I had 1026 calories today 26 over my goal, and learned an important lesson : I can eat at a good restaurant and do it healthily AND you save a lot of money when you share one plate with your spouse hehe..

We paid $12.95 including my Diet Pepsi not bad for the best Mexican restaurant in Ohio. I couldn't believe how satisfied I was - I felt pretty full too - which I think also has to do with my diet recently - all the Protein and low carbing.

The biggest thing I learned is that I can definitely do this. I have taken the responsibility and I am in control, not my mind, or the ghrellin in my tummy.

[Jbtoby 3]

Congratulations,

I am only 3 weeks in and have not been out yet but your experience gives me hope that life will look a little normal further down the road.

[RawrrAshleex3 137]

That my dear is a NSV in my book !!!!

[Patrick Curl 424]

That my dear is a NSV in my book !!!!

Wow awesome my first NSV i think.

[Cody0709 15]

NSV? What does it mean

[Souledout 31]

NSV? What does it mean

Non scale victory

[MamaM 72]

Patrick, that is wonderful!!!

Cody, NSV = Non scale Victory = good things.

[waistnaway 32]

Patrick you are doing great!! A huge NSV!!