Hi I'm 6 months post & I've lost 98lbs (7 stone) I'm doing well( I think)but I'm struggling mentally with eating out! & food my head wants to eat much more then my stomach does. I know this would happen. But mentally I can't cope

Any suggestions thank you

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I usually ask for a to-go box as soon as my entree arrives and then put half of it (at least) in the box as soon as it arrives at the table. That becomes lunch or dinner over the next few days. Or if I don't want to be carrying around a to-go box, I order an appetizer as my "entree". Usually, they are sized just right.

Thank you I think it's the sitting with others while they eat

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It shouldn't be taking you less time to eat than them, though; you eat less, but you should be eating very slowly, so it should work out all the same. Honestly, most people I know might even take LONGER to eat than me...

Put down the fork between bites. It helps, when you're out. Chew, swallow, talk a bit. Then take another bite. Don't just eat eat eat.

my favorite eating out, though, is when I can split something with someone, or taste things other people are eating. Just a bite or two and I'm good.

I am the same way. Husband had surgery 11 years ago and also doesn't like eating with people because it causes him to eat too quickly and gives him stomach problems. I think I feel like it's a waste of money for me- may just start eating before hand and drinking at the restaurant


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 185 GW 135

I find that if I share an appetizer with someone then take a few bites of their food I am full. If I order a meal it usually lasts me about 4-5 days. I find it to be a waste honestly because I can hardly eat it and really, I enjoy my cooking more 95% of the time. The only time I will go out to eat is when I'm craving an ethnic food I am not good at cooking. Otherwise, I prefer to eat the food I make because then I know EXACTLY what is in it.