One of my favorites
I love Chinese food. In the past my lifestyle always included a vast take-out selection of egg rolls, crab rangoons, sweet and sour pork, beef fried rice, and shrimp lo mein- every single time. Wow!
Eating in wasn't as abusive to my body - after all, there would be witnesses, but I seldom asked for or needed a doggy bag.
Eating in wasn't as abusive to my body - after all, there would be witnesses, but I seldom asked for or needed a doggy bag.
Planning is key....
I still allow these foods occasionally, but they are planned for. Planning doesn't mean a cheatMy strategy...
There are many different approaches you could take to still eat your favorites. Some examples include sharing an entree with a friend, having a bite from someone else's entree or eating less from the entree you were served that keeps you within your plans limits.
Until you find out...
The old favorites don't taste as good as they used to and your body doesn't feel the same. I often feel sluggish and well... I'll spare the gory details.
The problem I faced...
Since I follow Weight Watchers Freestyle Points as one of my tools to maintain my lifestyle, I would often get frustrated if my tracker didn't have the points listed. In the beginning, I just wouldn't go...
and then I felt frustrated, punished, restrained....and then...the negative self-talk would get in my head...
The solution...
I realized in order to have this lifestyle be sustainable and livable, I had to own my choices and own the responsibility. After all, I can't expect WW to list the points for every single restaurant in the world ... I can't imagine how they'd locate all the food trucks! I did research on healthy options for Chinese food and created the infographic below.
I developed new favorites...
I love love love stir-fry. I simply ask them to be prepared with light oil. My favorite Chinese restaurant has a hibachi grill and it allows me to pick all the healthy proteins and veggies. I usually save lo mein for Chinese buffets because I can control the portion on my plate. I find 2-3 bites usually satisfy my craving.
The infographic is free for you...
Feel free to download it from the link below. Share it with your friends, and let me know what you think of it in the comments below.
Is there a cuisine you miss?
Let me know if you'd like information on another cuisine you are interested in, by leaving me a comment below.
Thank you for reading. Be happy with where you are, where you're headed and content to enjoy every day along the way! Mary
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