So. Sitting here at lunch and had to make a conscious desicion to throw out half my food. No way for me to take it home and I hate leftovers anyways. Half of me is proud I put the fork down and let it go, the other half of me is screaming at me for wasting money! Grrr. Am I alone on this?

I struggle with that too. But, I rationalize it in my brain by thinking it's my money to "waste" and it's not wasted if I did enjoy the portion I actually ate. Plus, I'd rather throw out some food than gain weight any day.

You did good, be proud you put the fork down

you are definitely not alone! My mother made me a member of the clean plate club about 60 years ago. old habits die hard for sure. Hubby and I share entrees when we go out together. My tactic when alone is order just appetizers or side dishes to eliminate or minimize take home or what I consider waste of food (=starving children in china which really makes no logical sense). a friend told me it all just turns into waste (or waist) anyway if you dont need it, I say this to myself but don't quite buy it yet. I do better avoiding the issue with smaller portions to begin with. I have trouble with throwing away at home too. but my dogs help me a little with that

If you ask the staff at a resturaunt to box up half before they bring it out, then you can give it to someone on the street. That's how I normally do it. Also ordering a la carte or most places with serve a lunch portion during dinner if you ask. Also finding other ways like splitting with a friend or sharing with your hubby or when we go out to eat as a family I give portions of my food to my kiddos that way it is not a wasted and I still eat just the right amount. I always look at a menu before going to the resturant online and think through my choices.

My Girlfriend and I share a plate it works perfect for both of us. If she wants more I normally give her some of my share as I normally can only eat 4 to 6 ounces of food!

you are definitely not alone! My mother made me a member of the clean plate club about 60 years ago. old habits die hard for sure. Hubby and I share entrees when we go out together. My tactic when alone is order just appetizers or side dishes to eliminate or minimize take home or what I consider waste of food (=starving children in china which really makes no logical sense). a friend told me it all just turns into waste (or waist) anyway if you dont need it, I say this to myself but don't quite buy it yet. I do better avoiding the issue with smaller portions to begin with. I have trouble with throwing away at home too. but my dogs help me a little with that

Mine used to tape a picture of some poor Cambodian kid or some starving child on the table and tell us these kids would like to eat what you have so clean up the plate!

even though i do not have any (fills at this time) i try to make an effort to eat like i do. 1/2-3/4 cup of food

and i always try to leave something on my little plate.

this band is mental.

That's why I stopped eating lunch. I just snack here and there during the day.

Who says you HAVE to sit down and have a meal.

If we go out, I eat just a little bit. My health is more important to me than the food. But I usually eat it the next day.

Last night I had pain in the hip. Ray was rubbing some bengay on it. He said I didnt have any fat in that area. I only heard the words~~~~ didnt have fat.~~~~~~

you can also ask for a kids meal you can say it is medical ( and it is ) or get a senior portion.

Lassie

you can also ask for a kids meal you can say it is medical ( and it is ) or get a senior portion.

Lassie

did someone change my ticker??????????????

I know how you feel. If you are single and live alone you don't have anyone to share your meals with. I find I eat out a lot less now if I know I won't be going straight home to refrigerate the left overs. I also find myself not eating the leftovers once they are home since they tend to be higher in fat/cals than I would prefer. You could try the senior/kids menu (though some restaurants will give you a hassle about that). You might ask if they could make you a half portion.

even though i do not have any (fills at this time) i try to make an effort to eat like i do. 1/2-3/4 cup of food

and i always try to leave something on my little plate.

this band is mental.

Oh my gosh this journey is so mental for me too, I'm just used to eating so much more! It's breaking a bad habit for sure