Eating out tonight... worried
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MushroomLadyJR
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Hi all,
I'm meeting a friend tonight and will likely go for a meal at a pub. I know I can order lower calorie foods to meet my goals. However, I kind of feel like ordering a 'normal meal', and just relaxing...I know it's not a big deal in the long run. And, well I'm something of a weight loss veteran so experience is telling me it's not a big deal as well.
The issue seems to be, I've committed for nearly a month now to a calorie deficit so I can finally shift the last 15 or so pounds. I'm actually frightened of losing motivation...at the same time, I want to be able to go out and enjoy myself.
I hope this all makes sense! I guess I'm just venting really, and also wondering if any of you get a little anxious about eating out?
I'm meeting a friend tonight and will likely go for a meal at a pub. I know I can order lower calorie foods to meet my goals. However, I kind of feel like ordering a 'normal meal', and just relaxing...I know it's not a big deal in the long run. And, well I'm something of a weight loss veteran so experience is telling me it's not a big deal as well.
The issue seems to be, I've committed for nearly a month now to a calorie deficit so I can finally shift the last 15 or so pounds. I'm actually frightened of losing motivation...at the same time, I want to be able to go out and enjoy myself.
I hope this all makes sense! I guess I'm just venting really, and also wondering if any of you get a little anxious about eating out?
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No. One night won't derail anything. Go enjoy yourself.1
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Would changing your perspective help? Think of this as a part of your weight loss process, not a deviation. Maybe thinking of it as a "refeed" may help you with the mental side of it.4
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Thanks
@amusedmonkey thinking of it as a refeed is a good idea.
I think part of my reason for worrying is because the most difficult part of losing weight for me, is getting into the mindset to deal with a calorie deficit.
I am looking forward to tonight. I just hope I don't get so anxious next time over something I know is trivial in the long run.0 -
A day at maintenance won't hurt in the long run.1
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I used to have anxiety about eating out. Now I don't. I do one of two things: decide whether this is just a replacement for a regular meal, in which case I try to stay within calories and plan accordingly, or whether it is a special event (like when my dad came to town...he lives half way across the country and I only see him 2-3 times per year). If it's a special event I make note of what I eat, but don't concern myself with staying within my calorie range, and I might also order dessert, which I don't do if it's just an ordinary meal out.
So far it works for me.1 -
MushroomLadyJR wrote: »Hi all,
I'm meeting a friend tonight and will likely go for a meal at a pub. I know I can order lower calorie foods to meet my goals. However, I kind of feel like ordering a 'normal meal', and just relaxing...I know it's not a big deal in the long run. And, well I'm something of a weight loss veteran so experience is telling me it's not a big deal as well.
The issue seems to be, I've committed for nearly a month now to a calorie deficit so I can finally shift the last 15 or so pounds. I'm actually frightened of losing motivation...at the same time, I want to be able to go out and enjoy myself.
I hope this all makes sense! I guess I'm just venting really, and also wondering if any of you get a little anxious about eating out?
Discipline and resolve can get a person through a period of losing motivation. Having a night out doesn't need to be the end of the world1 -
Thanks everyone! I had a lovely evening and I don't regret it at all.
Back to the deficit today2
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