I am happy to report that I was able to have Olive Garden!! Woohoo!! My husband and I work together and he wanted the salad and breadsticks and I wanted the soup for lunch yesterday. I had the Pasta Fagioli and it was great!! It stayed down and was very filling. I am very aware of my fill and take my time. I guess I chew my food very well because I ate the take-out size bowl which is actually a 16oz. size container but not filled to the top. Is that good or bad?? And I ordered 2 soups so I could have some for today and I have noticed that eating it today that I am filling up a little sooner than yesterday. Now I know that is a good sign. I miss the breadsticks but my thighs don't!! Anyways, I just wanted to share that tidbit with everyone. It was definitely a break from the ordinary.

Sounds good Kathy!!!

mmmmm Olive Garden.....