Husband's Birthday Dinner...Help!

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3/26/12 2:11 P

Y'know, I've had days where I've gone over by as much as 3-400 calories, and I've seen *no* effect on my overall weight loss because of one accidental day.

While we are all different, I wouldn't worry about eating less the rest of the week or anything like that. Allow yourself one day to celebrate with your husband, try your best, but don't fret.

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3/26/12 1:56 P

Yeah, unfortunately, there isn't a lot of magic to the whole thing, just common sense. Eat as healthy as you can, and just know that one meal won't stop the forward progress you have made, you can pick back up anytime!

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3/26/12 1:45 P

Stick to lean meats that are baked or grilled, not breaded or fried. Eat mainly veggies & meat; stay away from the rice or just eat a little.

The other thing is too is that because you know it's coming up you can possible cut out some calories throughout the week to allow yourself a buffer.

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3/26/12 1:00 P

What a wonderful opportunity to practice moderate eating in a real world/less controlled situation.

I second what the previous posters have said:

Lean protein and veggies...go light on the rice. Guesstimate and keep your portions moderate.

I know spark has at least one article comparing portions of proteins and carbs to everyday objects, like a deck of cards, dice, etc.

I try to estimate that way when I am eating out.

And remember: one special occasion (especially if you don't go overboard) is not going to derail your progress. It's really only problematic if you make it an excuse to go overboard and keep going overboard.

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3/26/12 12:48 P

It's your husband's birthday and you're doing out to a restaurant. Stick with lean meat types, heavy on the veggies, pass on the rice unless you're getting sushi, and even then practice moderation.

Don't worry so much about whether you go over. This is a very special occasion and a wonderful celebration. This only happens once per year, and one night will not derail your efforts. Plan to stay in your range, but don't fret if you don't. Plan to choose healthy options, but don't fret if your husband wants you to try something off his plate.

This isn't a 'diet', this is learning how to live, and celebrations are part of life.

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3/26/12 10:36 A

When I eat Japanese, I just try to estimate the main ingredients; it doesn't have to be dead-on accurate to be close enough. For example, if you are eating Hibachi, and go with steak and chicken, you've usually got a cup of beef, a cup of chicken, a cup of veggies, and 2 cups of fried rice. Something like that.

You can also google similar things; like maybe Benihana... there's going to be some variation between restaurants of course, but it will give you a close enough estimate that you're not flying blind.

That's what I enter, and I don't worry about trying to figure out the sauces. I try to allow myself some forgiveness, and don't worry if I go over. One day of indulgence won't kill me, and won't sabotage my efforts. :)

Edited by: DRAGONCHILDE at: 3/26/2012 (10:38)

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3/26/12 10:13 A

This weekend, we are celebrating my husband's birthday at Shogun Japanese Steakhouse and I have not been able to find any reliable nutrition information on it. I was hoping to get some help from someone who may have access to that info, or info about reliable general info that I can use as a substitute absent of nutrition facts for that restaurant..any help would be appreciated.