Things I've Learned from my trip to Olive Garden
Bshmerlie
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Positives:
1. I only ate one breadstick instead of three.
2. I ordered the grilled Salmon instead of the Lasanga.
3. I only ate half of that God inspired Potato Tuscan soup.
4. My stomach has shrunk so much that I was unable to finish my meal so I took it home in s doggie bag. (That's gotta be a first)
Negatives:
1. I got the Coke instead of water (obviously still a major weakness of mine)
2. I had four of the Lasanga Fritta appitizers. (I love those sooo much)
Overall I did go over my daily calorie goal but still stayed at the 2000 mark for the day. I also did both weights and 30 min on the treadmill tonight to help burn off some of those extra calories. Someday I'm still hoping I can eventually say no to the Coke when I'm out for a nice meal.
1. I only ate one breadstick instead of three.
2. I ordered the grilled Salmon instead of the Lasanga.
3. I only ate half of that God inspired Potato Tuscan soup.
4. My stomach has shrunk so much that I was unable to finish my meal so I took it home in s doggie bag. (That's gotta be a first)
Negatives:
1. I got the Coke instead of water (obviously still a major weakness of mine)
2. I had four of the Lasanga Fritta appitizers. (I love those sooo much)
Overall I did go over my daily calorie goal but still stayed at the 2000 mark for the day. I also did both weights and 30 min on the treadmill tonight to help burn off some of those extra calories. Someday I'm still hoping I can eventually say no to the Coke when I'm out for a nice meal.
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Nice. Went to carrabas tonight and feel the same way.. Now I did u sweet tea. However I had like 5 pieces of bread.. Lol0
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Hate phone. I did unsweet tea. Lol0
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Yes we usually have to ask for more bread.....but not this time.
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Diet Coke?
By the way, great job. I usually consume way too many calories whenever I go to Olive Garden, which thankfully isn't often. Breadsticks and soup and salad and then the entree hahah0 -
I just hate the taste of diet coke. I've just gotta say NO and get the water next time. I actually like water.0
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why does treating yourself to eating something you love have to be a "negative"?
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You made a good plan for yourself.0
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Um OK.0
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Man, now I want some soup and breadsticks from olive garden0
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Because I'm diabetic and I shouldn't be drinking a Coke. I'm would have been fine with having the Lazanga Fritta but I should have stopped at one or two of them...did I really need four? Probably not. To me it's not about treating myself. I need to get to the point where I can make smart decisions instinctively. I want to be able to go to the movie theater and not feel the need to get the large popcorn and soda because they're refillable. If can get to the point where I don't need those things then I know once I lose the weight it will stay off. I don't need the large popcorn at the movie theater. I don't need to order the Cowboy cut size steak. I don't need to order a second round of breadsticks. .....And I don't need a Coke.0
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stephanieluvspb wrote: »Man, now I want some soup and breadsticks from olive garden
I know I love them too. But surprisingly I didn't have a problem going lite on them this afternoon. I was trying to save room for my meal. There have been times where I've filled up on the breadsticks and soup I could have not even had a meal.0 -
That chicken gnocchi soup is amazing!! It is hard to stop! lol0
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meganjcallaghan wrote: »why does treating yourself to eating something you love have to be a "negative"?
It wasn't a negative...
OP found a way to incorporate things she loves into her goals and thus they don't need to be "treats".
she's done well in making sustainable lifestyle changes and made some awesome decisions!
Gtz op! 0 -
There's nothing wrong with an occasional carbonated beverage. The problem is not the beverage is the attitude of assigning food a personality.0
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Haha true. I even found a knockoff recipe and make it at home. Still not like the real thing. I try to stop at one but sometimes have two! Even without getting a lunch entree it can still add up to a lot of calories. To go to Olive Garden and be under 2000 calories for the whole day, that to me is pretty amazingstephanieluvspb wrote: »That chicken gnocchi soup is amazing!! It is hard to stop! lol
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MonsoonStorm wrote: »meganjcallaghan wrote: »why does treating yourself to eating something you love have to be a "negative"?
It wasn't a negative...
OP found a way to incorporate things she loves into her goals and thus they don't need to be "treats".
she's done well in making sustainable lifestyle changes and made some awesome decisions!
Gtz op!
I wasn't the one calling eating the lasagna fritta things she loves so much a "negative"....she did. I was just wondering why it was listed as a negative. it's just food.
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Good job! Great to analyse afterwards for what you might improve on next time. Since you hate the taste of diet coke and this is a "night out" how about treating yourself with Perrier?0
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I just hate the taste of diet coke. I've just gotta say NO and get the water next time. I actually like water.
I went to Olive Garden tonight and they had coke zero. Have you tried it? I always hated diet soda and LOVE coke zero! Also I got whole wheat linguine with primavera, took half home. Enjoyed one breadstick and salad (dressing on the side so I could put my own). Very reasonable meal. I could have eaten 10 breadsticks, my whole meal and dessert easy-but this satisfied. Your meal sounds yum, too!0 -
As I said up above it wasn't the Lasagna Fritta that was the problem it was the fact that I felt the need to eat four of them. I should have stopped at one or two. Did I need really need four of them? I was stuffed by the end of the meal. ...and that was even with bring a doggie bag home. Just like a bag of chips we don't need to eat the entire bag. The fritta could have come home with me.meganjcallaghan wrote: »MonsoonStorm wrote: »meganjcallaghan wrote: »why does treating yourself to eating something you love have to be a "negative"?
It wasn't a negative...
OP found a way to incorporate things she loves into her goals and thus they don't need to be "treats".
she's done well in making sustainable lifestyle changes and made some awesome decisions!
Gtz op!
I wasn't the one calling eating the lasagna fritta things she loves so much a "negative"....she did. I was just wondering why it was listed as a negative. it's just food.
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I may be the only person in the universe who doesn't like their breadsticks. But put some garlic bread Texas toast in front of me and it'll be gone in about 5 seconds flat.....
Sounds like you had a great night and made some good choices. Great job!0 -
As I said up above it wasn't the Lasagna Fritta that was the problem it was the fact that I felt the need to eat four of them. I should have stopped at one or two. Did I need really need four of them? I was stuffed by the end of the meal. ...and that was even with bring a doggie bag home. Just like a bag of chips we don't need to eat the entire bag. The fritta could have come home with me.meganjcallaghan wrote: »MonsoonStorm wrote: »meganjcallaghan wrote: »why does treating yourself to eating something you love have to be a "negative"?
It wasn't a negative...
OP found a way to incorporate things she loves into her goals and thus they don't need to be "treats".
she's done well in making sustainable lifestyle changes and made some awesome decisions!
Gtz op!
I wasn't the one calling eating the lasagna fritta things she loves so much a "negative"....she did. I was just wondering why it was listed as a negative. it's just food.
I suspect the people latching onto the fact that you used the word "negative" perhaps haven't had the issue of going to a restaurant and inhaling like 2500 calories in one meal. Which I would say is a good thing, though. Hah
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As I said up above it wasn't the Lasagna Fritta that was the problem it was the fact that I felt the need to eat four of them. I should have stopped at one or two. Did I need really need four of them? I was stuffed by the end of the meal. ...and that was even with bring a doggie bag home. Just like a bag of chips we don't need to eat the entire bag. The fritta could have come home with me.meganjcallaghan wrote: »MonsoonStorm wrote: »meganjcallaghan wrote: »why does treating yourself to eating something you love have to be a "negative"?
It wasn't a negative...
OP found a way to incorporate things she loves into her goals and thus they don't need to be "treats".
she's done well in making sustainable lifestyle changes and made some awesome decisions!
Gtz op!
I wasn't the one calling eating the lasagna fritta things she loves so much a "negative"....she did. I was just wondering why it was listed as a negative. it's just food.
I suspect the people latching onto the fact that you used the word "negative" perhaps haven't had the issue of going to a restaurant and inhaling like 2500 calories in one meal. Which I would say is a good thing, though. Hah
lol.....I actually do that. more often at potlucks and bbqs, though. More variety. Of course, I also run a minimum of 20 to 25 km a day, so I'm just eating back my burn....
anyhoo.... I have no idea what a "Lasagna Fritta" even is. 4 of them could be 100 calories or 1000 for all I know, so I was just asking why it was a "negative". My question was answered and that was that. I only responded to that other person because they seemed to think I had been the one to bring up the idea of eating this appetizer as being negative and I hadn't. I was only asking why the OP saw it that way and had already received my answer.0 -
LOL - I'm cheap. I don't like to pay for a soft drink at a restaurant because it's always so much ice. Plus, I'm not a big soda drinker, anyway. I always get water - I have a hard time drinking water during the day, so I figure this is a good way for me to meet my goal. Good job!0
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Love, love, love the chicken gnochhi soup! Also the lasagna fritta! I usually just get the soup, eat a breadstick or 2, and have the lasagna fritta (which is an appetizer) as my entree. Fills me up (and costs less, too!)0
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