As many of you know I am a very social person. I am always busy and I am not very good at telling people no because I don't like to disappoint the people I care about. I knew that there were going to be times that I would be invited out for drinks, dinner, or to a fun event. This terrified me! I was scared that I would not have the willpower to say no. For instance two days after starting this lifestyle change ( I refuse to call it a diet) my sister-in-law Jamie invited me out to dinner at Tres Margaritas. Ok, so the old me would have ordered a cheese enchilada with some rice and beans. I knew this was not going to be okay and I did not want to revert back to my old ways. So I had been contemplating telling her I wasn't going to be able to make it. For me this really wasn't an option, I can't stop living my life as I normally would just so I wouldn't be tempted. So I pulled up the menu and looked under their "healthy options", I can guarantee there was nothing healthy about these...except for the lettuce. I read over all the options again and found the healthiest salad I could find and was somewhat prepared for dinner. Before leaving the house I packed a baggie full of grapes so I wouldn't be as tempted to eat the chips on the table. Once I got there I never even opened the menu again. The waiter came and took our order and I ordered the salad and knew that everything on it was not healthy but I was scared to say anything for fear of spit on my food...I know you have all heard that rumor too!!! However I knew I was going to have to stand my ground and not allow myself to put that food in my body so I told him that I would like vinegar instead of ranch, no cheese, chicken or tortilla chips on my salad and could I please have a glass of water. This was one of my biggest accomplishments so far...learning to say no! This was huge for me because I knew I can still continue having my social life but it would be up to me to make the decision once I got there. If I know ahead of time I will look at a menu before going to a restaurant and I always take HEALTHY snacks just in case.
This week my friend Heather invited me to Vegas in March (yes this is my 3rd time there in 6 months and no I do not have a gambling problem :). I was thrilled to go but then hesitation kicked in. Healthy foods in Vegas...yea right. I knew that I would regret not going, so I decided to say yes but I was still worried about the food. I have been trying to research some places that have more health conscious food but then I realized almost every restaurant offers salads and fruits its just whether or not you take advantage of this. Yes I am still nervous about it but I have to be mentally prepared and not find an excuse to eat bad while I am there. I am holding myself accountable to eat right and exercise while I am there. Just like many people who vacation I think you look forward to where you will eat just as much as the company you are with and what you will be doing. I am more focused on enjoying my time there and not stress out over the food situation but I also know I cant be hard on myself.
I have determination and I refuse to have an excuse. Excuses are what got me here in the first place and that part of my life is gone.
"You must do the thing you think you cannot do"
Nikki
Also, most hotels will have refrigerators in them. Go to the grocery store when you get there and buy healthy foods to have with you. Nuts are the best option in warm environments. Also I like to freeze fruit, 1 it keeps it cold longer, and 2 if eaten right out of the freezers it is like eating a hard candy! Keep up the good work!
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