Dating on a diet
Honestly I thought that having a late Italian dinner would completely derail my diet. I strategized ways to minimize the damage and I followed them. But you know what? I did really well. Tim (that’s his name - you should probably remember it because I think we’ll be spending more time together) and I met up at 8pm. We talked like crazy - very easy, very fun. And the food was DELICIOUS too. I had a salad (Tim’s in fact), very politically incorrect veal (OMG, but it was soooooooo good), and instead of pasta or french fries I chose the sauteed spinach. Which was also sooo good. I had a glass of chianti - not quite the whole glass. And I tabulated the calories as best I could in the food journal and I feel like I did a good job. And I didn’t feel weird - why isn’t she eating? - I ate. I ate almost everything in front of me. And I didn’t feel deprived - I enjoyed with moderation and made good choices. And I also exercised like a fiend yesterday (7 miles on the treadmill at a pretty good clip for me and up and down hills - 1000+ calories burned) to pay it forward as it were.
Today I plan on working on my paper for a bit and then taking a nice long walk outside. It’s a gorgeous fall day. I really want to enjoy it while I can. I’m also going to cook today - I picked up some nice chicken at TJs today and I think it’s going to be a chicken veggie stir fry kind of day for me here. I love making stir fry at home because I LOVE asian food and this allows me to enjoy it without getting all those extra calories!
Enjoy your Sunday everyone and I will check in with you later. Ellen
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I am so glad you had a nice date. I will remember that name Tim. Are we going to be hearing alot about him now??? LOL Congratulations on staying on plan too.
I knew you were going to do great, you had a fool-proof plan and followed it. I was looking forward to reading this blog because I just knew you were going to stick to your plan chica!! I am so proud of you and do tell us more about this Tim character! Sounds like a charmer! Glad to know you had a great time!
So happy for you. Sounds as though you planned VERY well. Hope we do hear more about Tim. Have a great week ahead! hugs, Marge
Its so terrific that you had a great time and can feel great about your food choices too.
Thats awesome.
Lori
Aw I’m so glad your date went well! On all fronts, too! And thanks so much for the post on my blog — you deserve the “I told you so” right.
Enjoy your cooking, and best of luck on a new week!
Wow that is great!! Sounds like not only did you have a good time you stuck to your guns so that is good also!!! So happy for you because I have a hard time with it when Kris and I do our date nights!!!
Congrats!!
Ellen that’s so awesome! I wish all the best ! I am a sucker for anything romantic ! Kimmi
Good job, woman!!! Very proud of you!
Our date sounds awesome. What a nice time you had. I can’t wait to hear more about Tim.
Tatiana
What I just wrote. Our date. YOUR date my dear.
Gosh, I am laughing so hard.
Tatiana
Well, looks like Tatiana is living vicariously!
I’m glad you had a wonderful date! It sounds like you found a wonderful guy to spend some time with! I’m looking forward to hearing more about him!
Tim… Tim… Tim… (remember that Shanna). LOL
You have obviously risen in the ranks and gained knowledge and are ROCKIN your rules and strategizing to beat the band. Soooooooo pleased and proud for you lady.
LOVE LOVE LOVE reading this, and you have now inspired me to make this THE best week ever for eating right and enjoying life!
Huggggggggggggggggs,
Shan
Oooh sounds sweet! Glad you and Tim hit it off! And you didn’t look like one of those girls picking at their food! I like food so much but since being on a diet, I only put food in my mouth that is WORTHY! of going in! Lowfat foods are a winner! The salad was an awesome choice to fill you and sauted spinach…mmm after reading this I think thats what I am gonna have on my plate tonight…keep me posted on date nights! Angie
Thumbs up all around!! Congrats on the new guy, best wishes for the next rendevous!!! Isnt life great! Have a wonderfulll week!!!!!!!!!
Hi Ellen…am so happy for u….esp. abt Tim…gr8 to know tat he complements u well but i really think u r gr8 tat u could go to nice restaurant on a date and still be on a diet without the guy thinking u r a freak….tats absolutely fantastic!!!!!!!!gr8 going!
You are such a go getter! I am glad you had a great time. Tim it is!