It's so difficult to eat clean away from home. During the workweek I can do just fine, by packing myself a cooler with 2 snacks and a lunch. This allows me to make sure I always have a large supply of the food I need, easily accessible at all times. Weekends test my willpower for sure.
Friday: Went straight from work to the mall to get my hair done. Try finding healthy eats at the food court! For dinner I'm supposed to eat lean protein, and 2 servings of green veggies. Closest to be found was at Bourban Street. I had chicken, brocolli, and green beans. The problem: it was obviously all cooked in some sort of oil. And you just KNOW it wasn't extra virgin olive oil ;) Had this with lots of water, and a pepermint tea while I was having my hair done.
Saturday: Oatmeal for breakfast w. flaxseed and 1 scoop vanilla protein powder. I brought an apple and some almonds with me to the mall, as I was spending the day shopping with my mom. Lots of water again. Then there was the pizza for dinner at my girlfriend's house - which I ate and REALLY REALLY enjoyed. So I realized I will have to make peace with not being able to control what food is available to me when I'm not at home. I refuse to be that person who forces their dietary restrictions on other people when they're at their house. Or worse (or maybe just as bad) the one who just doesn't eat when they're at other people's houses - which would just make me look like such a snob. I figure if I'm really careful the rest of the time, then I can allow myself these little indulgences.
Sunday: Back to normal, since I was at home all day, decorating for Christmas :)
This was a real accomplishment for me. Eating something that's outside of what I'm allowed, and getting right back to working hard to accomplish my goals. Lesson learned, and now I can start off my week confident that one slipup doesn't have to mean completly throwing in the towel.
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