From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 28
Learn to measure the value of eating out by the flavors of the food and the quality of the experience, not the food volume.
Eating more doesn’t increase the value you’re getting. In fact, it can make the event less enjoyable because you become unhappy about eating too much.Here are my answers to the three questions at the end of the lesson.
1. Make a list of what you want at restaurants, such as fuel for your body, tasty food and great conversation.
I want to get healthy fuel for my body as well as appreciate good tastes.
But I also enjoy connecting with the people I’m with, and I strive to make that super important.
2. Plan a restaurant meal for sometime soon and decide how much you will spend.
Even though I grew up with strong messages about not wasting money, I’ve been able to let go of the “get my money’s worth” concept.
I try to focus on hunger and fullness, and appreciate tastes rather than overeat to get my money’s worth.
3. At the restaurant, notice when you’ve gotten the things on your list, then stop eating at that point. Record whether you got your money’s worth.
I like the idea of deciding ahead of time how much I will spent, then reminding myself that eating the “right” amount for my needs will have given me my money’s worth.