Best Laid Plans… Weighing In

Lindsay Eichelman
Project & Promotions Manager

I went to lunch last week with a few coworkers, and suffice it to say, I had the best laid plan — but it didn’t end well.

I did everything I should to plan appropriately for this outing. I did my homework by looking up the menu online so I knew what I was getting into. Luckily O’Charley’s is one of the great restaurants that honestly post their nutritional information online.

I had a plan for what I would eat at the restaurant, and I even allowed myself some flexibility to enjoy one of those scrumptious rolls. After deciding what I would eat at the restaurant, I mentally prepared for lighter fare for the remainder of the day. Honestly, I was ready! I had great plans.

Unfortunately, I took one look at that bottomless basket of O’Charley’s rolls and completely LOST MY MIND!

Now looking back on the situation, I am flabbergasted I behaved that way. I mean, I was prepared! How could this have happened? Now, I was extra hungry when we arrived at the restaurant and we had to wait on one person to arrive — but still! That is no excuse to indulge in four — yes FOUR — rolls. There is no good explanation other than a major gap in will power and self control. I had a good course mapped out and I should’ve stayed on it.

Now I’m looking to you loyal readers for help. I don’t pretend to be an expert on this healthy living journey, as is evidenced by episodes such as this. I simply try to share my struggles and successes so we all can journey together to a healthier life. So tell me how you plan appropriately for special outings and actually stick to your plan?