Dining In

Second day in a row that I've had major headaches.  I'm not sure I'm eating enough during the day.  Perhaps this is also a sugar headache that I need to let my body filter out...I don't know.  I left work at 2 PM to sleep it off.

Tonight was my first dinner gathering since starting my weight loss challenge.  A few friends & I have a tradition of going to our university work events - plays, concerts, sports games - and having a meal beforehand.  There was talks of us going out but I decided that I would save money and calories by cooking myself.  I was ok with what everyone else decided but it ended up being five of us lovelies gathered around my dining table with a healthy spread.

Healthy b/c I intentionally sent my friends an email asking them to support me in my endeavors - but also allowing them to bring whatever they wanted b/c I was learning to have self-control.  My dining table was filled with a crockpot whole chicken tomato simmerie; a platter of sliced pears, nutty cheese and homemade coated peacans; quinoa salad with tomatoes, red onion, olives, peas; fresh red grapes; and sushi.  I had one slice of sushi.  Just one.  It was hard.  But when I put it into myfitnesspal and it had 50 calories, I decided to treat myself to one.  Anyone who knows me knows I love sushi...it's my nickname.

Alas, there was variety so I didn't feel deprived.

After our event, I came back home and ate 2 cups of quinoa salad at 10 PM.  I went over 187 calories by dong so.  I need to work on my self-control.  I didn't need it but wanted it.  And if anything I could've had 1 cup instead and been fine.  Argh.  I know what to do but my emotions take over the knowledge.