WHERE IS BEST FOR YOU TO EAT ? DO YOU DO BETTER ALONE OR WITH OTHERS

IT MIGHT SEEM VERY STRANGE....BUT EATING OUT ALONE IS WHEN I DO BEST......THESE ARE THE REASONS I CAN IDENTIFY.

I TAKE MY TIME AND ORDER MUCH HEALTHIER VS WHAT I WOULD EAT IMPULSIVELY AT HOME

I EAT SLOWER....NO DISTRACTIONS ( I HAVE ADHD AND I AM EASILY DISTRACTED AND START TO EAT TOO FAST)

IT IS EASIER FOR ME TO "BOX" WHAT I DO NOT EAT....I ACTUALLY EAT LESS

Actually I would rather eat with other people.  When I go to a restaurant, I just get a salad while everyone else goes for entrees and stuff.  I'm really fine with that.  I eat my salad and I'm quit content.  I don't like to take anything home in a doggie bag because I can't handle leftovers.

Sean, I agree. When I eat alone at home or at my desk at work, I tend to eat slower and eat less. I think it is because I think more about the food. I also do OK dining out with my partner, coworker or friend. I still seem to be able to concentrate on how and what I am eating.

Last night, Brett and I were invited out with a large group of 20 to eat. Things just got out of hand around the table. Appetizers, salads, sides, main dishes, desserts and after dinner drinks. I still ate a small portion but was tempted to try a few bites of appetizers and sides. I was stuffed and actually had to excuse myself 2 times to go to the restroom and slime. I am tempted so easily. It was also hard I think because there was a lot of fast conversation and the pace of the evening seemed to speed up my eating. A very large group seems to be bad for my eating habits.

This Saturday night we are going to see Legally Blond with 7 bear friends. The restaurant they chose was a Brazilian steakhouse-- not at all good for our diets. After my last fill, I can  not eat a lot of red meat. These places are just an endless parade of meat. So, I am worried about how an evening out in a group of 9 bears will be. I guess the bottom line is to concentrate on your food and what you should be eating.
Tom from Ohio

At this point I do fine either way. I have issues rushing at times no matter where I eat.

I have got to where I can eat out with Kelly...but I do not eat well in groups...when I start running my mouth...I will swallow wrongs and get the foamies...every time..

I have also found that I do better in a chair and in a booth..

Now, I'm the opposite, Sean.  I tend to eat less when I'm with someone.  I think the company and the conversation forces me to slow down so I realize when I'm satisfied rather than full.  I always take home leftovers.
 

 

I do better when I eat out or with other people. When I'm alone I usually eat too fast cause there are no distractions, then I regret it...

Sean,

I do enjoy eating out with others....for the sake of company.  However, I try to eat healhier either way.  Tough one!

Enjoy,

Kent