Dustybenbear

Thanks all. I think looking at California Pizza Kitchen is probably the most similar. The thing that always gets me is the bread and oil at Italian places! If it were just my husband and I, I'd just ask them not to bring it. I CAN have self-restraint.

@Menchi -- That is the best idea! It makes so much sense! Thanks for the suggestion.

Don't feel down on yourself about feeling this way -- it's normal to have anxiety around something you're working this hard on! BUT, it's important to think about WHY you're doing this -- it isn't the number on the scale, or even the number on the tag in the dress -- its to be HEALTHY, and learn how to live a healthy life…

@beqy12 Can't wait to read it!

I hear you! Wee actually switched to Amy's organic whole wheat shells and white cheddar. Although it is still a full meal and I have to plan for it, but it's under 300 Cals. Additionally, the whole wheat pasta does make it filling, so you're not constantly wanting more.…

You can do it! :)

That sounds great! This is a lot like my "going-out-with-friends" meal. Whenever I can, I try to get friends to choose Thai places for dinner, because I can always order Tom Yum soup (lightly spicy lemon grass soup) with either chicken or shrimp and then get a side of steamed veggies to add in. Its surprisingly filling and…

Thanks so much for the support! I have to say, I'm blown away at such a fast and positive response! Thanks for confirming my thinking! Only a VERY small percentage of my sugar is processed, the vast majority is healthy sugars! Having a loving partner is amazing, but sometimes he lets me expect less of myself, and I feel…