Chinese Food - Did I blow it?

Hi Friends, Last night my hubby wanted to go to our favorite Chinese Restaurant where the Chow Mein is made with bean sprouts, not spaghetti like fast food chinese restaurants. I had Pork Chow Mein and some of my husbands sweet and sour chicken. I didn't get sick, didn't feel over full but I am mentally miserable because I feel so guilty for eating it. I hope I didn't blow it. Have any of you had Chinese food yet? Hugs, Esther

Oh Esther, don't feel bad! Everything in moderation, I think you made good choices considering the type of restaurant you were at. It isn't like you're going to be having it every night. And you stopped before you were overly full, which I think it great. I know for me, a few months ago I would have kept going and going, barely slowing down to breathe! Don't worry Esther

Hi Chantal, I know I shouldn't beat my self up but it's so hard to know what or what not to eat. My doctor wants me to stay strickly on cheese, meat, eggs and protein shakes and I am climbing the wall so every once in a while I go nuts and have to have something other then protein alone and then I go through the guilt trip. I just want to lose this weight and not blow it. Hugs to you my friend, Esther

Ugh, I could never survive your surgeon's program. LOL I think you did well. I don't do Chinese food at all. When Mark wants chinese he goes by himself. But, I think you did great. Don't beat yourself up. And, don't let a guilt trip get you. I saw your numbers. You're doing just fine. * Cyndi *

Hi Cyndi, The program is tough.....cheese, meat, cottage cheese and protein drinks. It gets ugly after a while. Thanks for the encouragement, I feel better after airing out my guily feelings. I hate guilt! But with friends like you to bring me back to reality, I feel much better. Thanks, Hugs..... Esther

Esther, I've been having hot & sour soup cravings I can't seem to get enough of it. About once a week I stopp and order a pint and have it for 3 meals. Cheryl

Hi Cheryl, I love Won Ton soup too. Most of the Chinese Soups are broth....or am I kidding myself? Oh well, we are only human. Hugs, Esther

As a matter of fact, I went out for chinese food yesterday. I used SparkPeople to figure out how to fit it into my daily plan without going over in the fat department. I chose sesame chicken. I realized later that I have no idea if there is sugar in the sauce (or how much). But I've been very fortunate to have never dumped. I planned on eating 1/2 portion, but couldn't even finish 1/4. I took a piece, cut it into teeny tiny pieces, and chewed forever. It took me about 30 minutes to eat the 1/4 portion, but then I pushed it aside and asked for a box. I did not eat any rice. I did chomp on 1/2 of a crispy noodle. I did not feel one bit of guilt. In fact, I felt elated that I was able to eat so little, when in the past I would have finished ALL of mine, wanted more rice, and asked for a few bites of my daughter's, not to mention that I probably would have had an appetizer.

Thanks Jill, That makes me feel a whole lot better. It helps to know that I am not alone and now I don't feel so guilty knowing that it's okay to have normal food. Thank you for your help. Hugs, Esther

Hey Esther-----I cant say dont feel guilty------because I do too LOL. Well today I ate some tostinos pizza rolls 7 of them throughout the day.....I told my best friend tonite on the phone--That I will be glad when tomorrow comes and she was like why???? I told her because I get another day to try and do like Im suppose too. I do feel guilty too. I am trying to realize though that we are human and are not gonna do what we are suppose to do all the time. As long as we dont make a habit of eating foods we shouldnt everyday I am POSITIVE that we will not blow it and we will meet goal and maintain goal. It is good in a way though that I think we feel guilty because that means that we realize when we make choices that could have been better. I ate some sesame chicken and It was great but I havent had any since that one time. Its kinda like I want to eat something and after I try it I dont desire that food any more. I went to the grocery store today and I was looking at some sugar free pecan sandies----I picked them up --- put them back---picked them up---LOL finally decided that I can live without them so I put them back and left the store. I was very proud that I could resist the temptation----in the store that is----LOL. AT home I am sure would have been a totally different story......Well just my little 2 cents---ESTHER DONT BEAT URSELF UP---YOU ARE DOING GREAT!!!!!!!((((HUGS))))CAROL>