I try my best not to completely eliminate anything from my diet.

Chinese can be difficult because you can't get a very good estimation of the caloric content. When I am having a Chinese craving, I go to a local buffet that offers the hibachi grilling. I load up on veggies, get a small amount of protein (shrimp if I can as it is lower in calories than the others), and a small amount of pasta or rice if I am craving it. I request they use a small amount of butter/oil and more water to steam them a little more than saute them. And, either no sauce and add soy at the table, or ask for the sauce on the side so I can monitor exactly how much. I also try to do this on my high burn days so I have a little more flexibility in my caloric goals for the day. It may not be quite the same as what I might have ordered before, but it is extremely good and satisfies my craving.

This is a lifestyle change for me and I refuse to give up anything. I eat Chinese, Mexican, ice cream, pasta, rice, cheese, creamy sacues, candy, cookies, etc., but it is all in moderation and within my caloric goals. I might be way over on my sugar or sodium for the day, but as long as it isn't a daily problem, that isn't an issue for me. If I give up eating any particular food, it leads to binging, and guilt, and eating to assuage the guilt, which leads to a never ending cycle that will get me back to where I started. It also gives food power over me.... which I refuse to do.

Don't let the guilt overwhelm you...you only ate half, which I doubt was too bad. Make sure your dinner choice is extra healthy. Take an extra walk this evening. The biggest problem is going to be the sodium - drink TONS of water (at least half of your body weight in ounces) to counteract it. AND, get back to business as usually. The thing about instances like this is not the single time, it is all the occurances that follow because you got of track. If you jump right back on the wagon, the "consequences" will be negligible.

YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!