Last night I went out to eat for the first time since starting this diet. It was girls night out and we were going to my absolute favorite restaurant in Louisville, Ramsi's Cafe. At first, i was hesitant about going because I thought it would be torture to sit and watch other people eat the stuff I wanted to eat. Not to mention the smells. I decided to check out the menu ahead of time to determine if there was anything I could eat and to my surprise, there were actually a couple of options. I psyched myself up and went, but with a plan. Planning is key. I chose the vegan 15 bean soup (delicious) and stir fried vegetables with a side of chili paste. When I ordered, I asked the server to make sure there was no oil or butter used in the vegetables, they were very accommodating. Everything tasted great and I felt full and satisfied afterward. Amazing! I feel very proud of myself for overcoming that challenge.