Chinese Food

Warning - politically incorrect - if you don't like it, stop reading right now!










Have you seen asian people? As a general rule, if they are eating the typical asian diet, they are pretty skinny. And you would think that sauteing everything is a pretty healthy way to cook, right? So, why in the hell is an order of Mandarin Chicken 15 points for 1 cup???!!!!??? I could eat a Big Mac and have 2 points to spare and feel more satiated! That didn't even include the rice!

The big problem is I went into the restaurant without pre-planning. I was hungry, I was late picking up the kids from daycare, I didn't want to go home and cook (or more accurately, clean up the cooking), so I went to the convenient place. WRONG answer.

I was so good today during the conference. I ate breakfast at home, (okay, I had a non-fat, plain latte with splenda, woo-hoo, 1 point, on the way in.) I snacked on the healthy snacks I brought. At lunch, which was buffet style, I made sure to eat the veggies and the fruit first. I watched my portion control with the pasta and skipped the dessert. The meal wasn't the best for points values, but it could have been a lot worse! I also drank about 10 glasses of water today. I think my bladder can hold a gallon right about now!

Back to the restaurant, I was even good there. I ordered hot and sour soup (extra spicy and only 2 points a cup). I ate that first before the food came out. I watched my portions, knowing that it wasn't the healthiest thing on the menu, but I couldn't BELIEVE it was 15 points for a cup!!!

Needless to say, I am over points for the day. I have used 5 uh-oh points (the most since I've been on plan). But, I don't want to get in that habit of using them unless I plan for it, like say an Anniversary dinner, or thanksgiving.


Oh, well, there is always tomorrow. I am still on plan, I am still trying, and I haven't given up. I guess in my marathon, I stumbled, but did not fall. I have picked myself on. Here's to keep on keepin' on!