Going out for Mexican food...HELP!

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  • notmac
    notmac Posts: 89
    I agree, pick something that you feel is the best option. Don't overly deprive yourself, up your exercise for a few days, and maybe eat a tiny bit less for a few days. Life is to short to feel like you are depriving yourself from the joys of spending time with friends, even if that includes eating more than one day, this is a journey that will last more than one day, so balance it out.
  • msbunnie68
    msbunnie68 Posts: 1,894 Member
    I say order whatever the heck you want. Call it an off day and get back to it tomorrow!!!!
    This. I think the question you really need to ask yourself is, "Do I ever intend to eat Mexican food again?" If your diet is a temporary thing until you get the weight off, then you're going to succeed in the short term and fail in the long term. If it's more an acknowledgement that your prior eating habits were unsustainable, then there is no problem. You eat what you want, and then go back to eating the way you were. If you're really worried about it, perform a ton of cardio that week to make room for the calories you're going to consume.

    Live a little!

    I agree - I am of the order what you truly feel like school of thought. Maybe try asking for an entree size or child's size plate OR ask for a spare plate and cut that meal down the middle to 2/3 and put the rest on the spare plate before you start to eat and ask to have that bagged up to take home for leftovers.

    You are going out to enjoy yourself and your friend's company, not be a food martyr that totally dissects the menu and eyes off every mouthful your friend eats in a slightly deprived and demented manner!

    Enjoy :)

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