Day 8 - The Cheesecake Factory

That's right, I said Cheesecake Factory.... Mom's Night Out tonight with my girlfriends at the Cheesecake Factory. The ultimate test of will power and strength of a chocolate lover. The Cheesecake Factory is one of my favorite places to eat. I almost cancelled on going out today, but I wanted to see my friends, so I sucked it up.

It was a good test. I passed. I didn't eat what was on the official meal plan tonight and I don't really care. I was good and I had fun. I took a look at what I was supposed to eat tonight for dinner and tried to get something that resembled that. I was supposed to have Pinto Beans and Rice, steamed zucchini and string beans with lemon. What I ended up having was a small plate of hummus and pita (I ate maybe 1/4 of it and brought the rest home for hubby) and a mixed greens salad with asparagus (no cheese and a little balsamic vinegar dressing).

I don't think I have ever in my entire life gone to the Cheesecake Factory and did not get cheesecake. I think that is against the law or something. Well, I didn't tonight. I didn't even steal a bite from my friends' plates. Although, I thought about it. I didn't have a soda or wine or a mixed drink.... I'm awfully proud of myself. I was even ok not having those things. It didn't mean I didn't WANT those things, but I'm looking towards the end goal. One step at a time. I'm not saying I'll never have those things again, but I'm learning about food and my body. I'm taking control of my life like I've never taken control before. It is awfully empowering and it really feels amazing. All in all, I was rewarded for having a good, healthy meal with great friends and this amazing sunset. A great way to end the day!

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