Better Dinner Plans
Proverbs 15:22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
It was a tough day at work for so many of us. It was one of those bad economy days. To get some relief, a few of my friends and I decided to hang out at a restaurant. I did get my workout in before heading over and I managed to work out relatively hard for my 30 minute session. Dinner out wasn't part of my plan, but I figured it would be good for me to go and chat with my friends while eating some food.
The problem is that I really didn't see any food selection that I really wanted that I thought was good and on my typical every day plan. I ended up making my choice and later thinking about all the sugar and excess calories that I consumed. What I really need is a better dinner plan for times like these. I didn't have to eat at the restaurant. I could have grabbed another piece of fruit or protein bar and been full enough to simply have water or diet soda. Even if I decided to eat off the menu, I needed to think more about how this fit into my overall plan well before I told the waitress my order.
I'm going to work on some plans for myself. This is going to require that I consider what I like at some of the typical places we visit and what kinds of foods I should be eating. I'll be using some online resources and books and magazines. I might not have a nutritionist to take with me, but I can get the advice I need before my next restaurant adventure. The more I know the better my plan will be. You have to be prepared for the day when the salad with the dressing on the side is just not a good option.
It was a tough day at work for so many of us. It was one of those bad economy days. To get some relief, a few of my friends and I decided to hang out at a restaurant. I did get my workout in before heading over and I managed to work out relatively hard for my 30 minute session. Dinner out wasn't part of my plan, but I figured it would be good for me to go and chat with my friends while eating some food.
The problem is that I really didn't see any food selection that I really wanted that I thought was good and on my typical every day plan. I ended up making my choice and later thinking about all the sugar and excess calories that I consumed. What I really need is a better dinner plan for times like these. I didn't have to eat at the restaurant. I could have grabbed another piece of fruit or protein bar and been full enough to simply have water or diet soda. Even if I decided to eat off the menu, I needed to think more about how this fit into my overall plan well before I told the waitress my order.
I'm going to work on some plans for myself. This is going to require that I consider what I like at some of the typical places we visit and what kinds of foods I should be eating. I'll be using some online resources and books and magazines. I might not have a nutritionist to take with me, but I can get the advice I need before my next restaurant adventure. The more I know the better my plan will be. You have to be prepared for the day when the salad with the dressing on the side is just not a good option.


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