Out to Dinner or Events

Going Out to Dinner or Special Events -

I ran into a special circumstance that I noticed caused a huge problem for me staying on track with my nutrition plan.

• It started with a longer then expected day at work so I ran out of snacks that I brought from home 
• Then I ordered a salad from a local restaurant, but didn't have time to eat it because we were too busy at work
• Next I had to go straight to an event that I was already late to attend
• There wasn't any food at the event that I could eat (pizza, chicken skewers, deep fried shrimp, veggies with ranch dipping sauce, and bread)
• The restaurant would not make me a salad

I decided to leave the event for 20 minutes and go down to a restaurant that would make me a salad with Ahi Tuna.  I had to go by myself so it was a little awkward leaving the party, but I did feel like I was going to faint from hunger and I knew I was going to feel like crap if I ate the food at the party so I made the decision to stick with my plan and find food that fit in it.
I guess I am surprised at how difficult it can be and I understand how frustrating it is for people when they cant find things to eat that fit into a healthy balanced eating plan.

I wish that the popular party foods didn't have to be so empty and void of nutrition!!!  Maybe one day it will be easier for people to find nutritious choices at events and parties.