Dr. Steak-Love, Or How I Learned To Stop Overeating And Love Low-Cal!

For the past 6 months I can count on one hand how many restaurants I’ve been in. Restaurant food and losing weight are usually not synonymous.


However, last night, I found myself at my favorite steakhouse, Archie’s Waeside Inn in Lemars, IA.

http://www.archieswaeside.com/ordereze/default.aspx

When I say favorite, I mean I ate my first steak there in 1967 when I was 8 years old!

Just how I like my steak...rare and delicious from Archie's Waeside Inn in Lemars, IA

I’m still really watching what I eat, but I had a family obligation that required my attendance at this meal. Panic!!


I called one of my mentors, Megan, from Mercy Weight Loss. She helped me strategize how to handle this situation and I also asked her to follow up with me so that I had accountability for my eating actions.


I did something I’ve never done in the 43 years I’ve eaten at Archie’s (who is world renowned for their dry-aged beef. Rachel Ray has rated their steakhouse #3 in the entire mid-west which includes Chicago, Omaha and Kansas City!!)


…I ordered grilled chicken!!!


They have delicious home-made salad dressings; I ordered lemon wedges to sprinkle the juice over the lettuce.


I had a “dry” baked potato.

IT WAS ALL DELICIOUS!

So I discovered that eating at a restaurant is more than just about the food...new concept for me! 

I found I could stay within the parameters of my reduced eating program, really enjoy the food, and focus on the people I am with and enjoy there company!

I think that's how it's supposed to be!  Amazing! 

So, as always, I still struggle with some heavy thoughts, but I try to let them motivate me to embrace light living.

Thanks Megan!!