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    I am off to eat out today. A special birthday luncheon for a leader of mine. 15 or so women will gather at PFChang's at noon...SOOOOOO I went in PF Changs yesterday to get a low down on the menu and ask about special preparations..explaining I am on a very strick low carbohydrate diet, and sugars are a huge no, no…the manager laughed at me, saying, “Mame there is sugar in every sauce in my restaurant.” The hostess was very understanding and told me they cater to this all the time and I could have things steamed, easily…then the manager realized his response was not so understanding or sensitive and He gave me his card and asked me to ask for him and He would make things good for me…Ha!

    SO, I am going out of the way, to ensure a successful experience at Changs. I want very much to enjoy myself. I was prepared to "PRE-EAT" if need be and sit with water...that's great for a party, or wedding reception...but at a luncheon, it believe it might make others a bit uncomfortable, and frankly I wouldn't be uncomfortable to just do water...but I have my eyes on a BIGGER PICTURE, LIFESTYLE...while Keith my dh was shaving this morning He said, " I would not go if I were on a diet, I would avoid it at all cost"...I smiled, not me, I am going I said, because this is all about a lifestyle. I have to learn to eat out, because I dont intend on eating in the rest of my life...If I can get past chips and salsa at the mexi place, I can handle CHANGS..because I want to create an inner structure that can be taken ANYWHERE, not create a sceneriao where I can't go ANYWHERE...

    Any suggestions for PF CHANGS, anyone done this place before and knows something to go concoct! sp?
    74 8/1/06
    SW225/CW142/GW135 83lbs GONE!
    2 YEARS and 9MONTHS!!! I've been here
    Jess Female/51/5'3

    www.jdudley.blog.com blog site

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    Re: Eating out Big Time today!

    No suggestions for you re that particular place. But good for you for checking it out ahead of time and going in with a plan. Have a good time!
    Female, 46yrs, 5'3"

    Restarted Atkins 09/19/05
    Re-restarted Atkins 03/12/07

    SW198.5/CW215/GW150







    Slug Free 6WEC#21 & 22 & 23

    "Superhuman willpower is not required to do Atkins, only the wisdom to put yourself into a position where you won't need it."

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    • #3
      Re: Eating out Big Time today!

      Yes I agree with LIR...good for you for planning ahead! I don't have any suggestions either unfortunately, I haven't had chinese since on this woe.


      Hope you have a great lunch, it's nice that they are going to accommodate you.
      Jen, 39, F
      In maintenance



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      • #4
        Re: Eating out Big Time today!

        Have fun Jess. We don't have PF Changs. I would go with the steamed veggies and some plain cooked chicken, beef, or pork. Maybe they would grill some up for you. I watch drinks too. Sometime there is sugar in iced teas, the pop may have sugar when you ask for diet, so I am only going to drink if if it's in a can. Of course, Ice water is great.
        ~Babs
        F, 51

        STAC MEMBER
        Route 66 Challenge 6/250miles
        Feb. 2010 Water Challenge, 96 0z/day













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        • #5
          Re: Eating out Big Time today!

          Good for you! I'm so happy to see you making plans to enjoy get-to-gethers and still stay on your WOE. Congratulations!! Have fun!!
          Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



          Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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          • #6
            Re: Eating out Big Time today!

            You're probably there already, but I thought of chef salad too. You have me thinking it will be possible for me to try to eat out soon.
            ~Babs
            F, 51

            STAC MEMBER
            Route 66 Challenge 6/250miles
            Feb. 2010 Water Challenge, 96 0z/day













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            • #7
              Re: Eating out Big Time today!

              Well lunch was interesting...I did great..drank alot of water before I went...had a plate of steamed broc, snow peas, and chicken breasts...no seasoning of any kind, so sauces either...it was bland, and yet not too bad!
              It was nice to hang out with all the ladies I church with...in leadership.
              74 8/1/06
              SW225/CW142/GW135 83lbs GONE!
              2 YEARS and 9MONTHS!!! I've been here
              Jess Female/51/5'3

              www.jdudley.blog.com blog site

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              • #8
                Re: Eating out Big Time today!

                Glad you went and had a great time. And isn't that what it is really all about - having a good time! Good food is a plus, but that shouldn't be the center and that's something I'm trying to change about myself. My mom would tempt us with "oh, come to the shower/wedding/party with me, there is gonna be good food." She didn't mean for me to over eat.. but that's how MY brain picked it up and I began associating functions with what kinda food are they gonna be having?? ack! Trying to change that thinking!

                Again, writing a novel.. sorry.. after the day I had.. it's all trying to fly out my fingers LOL

                I'm off to exercise!!!!!!!!!!!


                Rachel
                SW Louisiana
                I can do it!







                October 30,2006

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