Rachel Adkins Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 So I had plans to go out with a girlfriend to see a movie tonight. (Life of Pi, I thoroughly recommend it) Anyway, I was a bit nervous about it all, because along with my plans to go to the movie, we were going out to dinner. I was proactive, I picked a restaurant we both like and then I scrutinzed the menu online the day before yesterday, selected things I could have that could easily have dressings held off, etc. So everything was all worked out. I turn up tonight to meet her and we can't get in to the restaurant I'd picked, which never happens at this place otherwise I would have reserved something. And we're on a timeline, so she suggests we go to the chinese next door. I panicked. I ordered myself a sparkling water and then spent fifteen minutes considering every item on the menu. It was easy to rule out anything noodle/rice/fried/crumbed/sweet&sour which left me with stir fried things for the most part and hot pots. So that's what I did. I got stir-fried prawns in onion and garlic and a hot pot with mushrooms and bok choy. And when they came to the table they had that thick sauce that screams 'CORN FLOUR'. I'd completely forgotten it would come like that. *sigh* So, I ate my dinner, not very happily, feeling like I was poisoning myself. And then went to my movie and sipped my mineral water. Silver lining - even though I'd fallen off the paleo wagon at dinner, I didn't say 'screw it' and go for the large tub of popcorn and the ice cream during the film. So...I guess that's something. But I'm guessing there is a start over in my future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted January 11, 2013 Moderators Share Posted January 11, 2013 Good for you on passing on the popcorn and ice cream! Yeah, you probably need to start over. The chance of soy, MSG, and other baddies in your Chinese food along wit corn flour means you need to press the restart button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seana H Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 My heart goes out to you Rachel! I am on Day 8 and my family went out to dinner last night. I was so nervous.....kudos to you for the power to "man-up" and know that this could so easily happen to all of us! The good news is that you are in the routine and going strong, so if you decide to start over, it will not be a tough transition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberrantatavia Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 If it were me, I'd call it an extension rather than a start over. Start over to me is when I fall flat on my face in a glass of wine... Not when I've done my absolute best to stay on track but fell off for other reasons. It's really just the mental piece for me. The physical piece remains the same, your body will need at 30 days from today for you to feel the full benefits of a whole 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Adkins Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 Thanks, Tom. I was afraid of that. I will reset the clock. Seana - You're not wrong. The idea of starting over isn't stressing me too much. Now that I've gotten over not enjoying my prawns, I'll be okay. Maybe I'll go fix myself a cup of bone broth and refocus. The good news is, my birthday is later in the month and I've already got the steak house sorted! I won't fall in this trap again. Melissa - thanks for the sanity management advice. It's good. I was already planning my next W30, so maybe I'll just call this one W45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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