The Bread Basket

One of the best parts of going out to eat at a restraunt is the bread basket.  It is also one of the hardest things to avoid.  The restraunts try to trick us by filling us up so much on bread that we don't finish our meal or are to full to eat it by the time its brough to the table.  Especially when they keep offering to bring you more.  These rolls and delicious breads are far from healthy.  They are made with simple and refined carbs and slathered in butter.  The butter used in these resturaunts is also the worst kind filled with cholesterol.  My favorite resturaunt is Texas Roadhouse.  I will admit I went there two weeks ago and literally ate 5 rolls with lots of butter.  I felt horrible afterwards.  I have been working extra hard in the gym this week and will continue to step it up.  So I am going back to sticking to my eat clean regimin NO CHEAT MEALS.  My brother called me to have dinner which is a very rare occasion.  Of course we chose Texas Roadhouse.  My first thought was how will I avoid the bread basket.  I did good not one piece and it was sitting at the table throughout the whole meal.  I also watched everyone else enjoy their loaded baked potatoes and french fries while I had steamed broccoli and carrots.  Must say I am very proud of myself.  I know I can avoid temptation.  If you know you can't avoid the bread with it sitting at the table just ask your waiter not to bring you any or only bring enough for the other people at your table.  It's tough believe me especially since bread is one of my BIGGEST weaknesses, but if I can do it so can you! You will feel much better later and can enjoy a glass of wine without feeling guilty!