Midweek Tweak

(Image is property of Disney, of course, accessed on the web, used with gratitude.)

It's Wednesday again - time for a Midweek Tweak.  Portions are so large at most dining establishments in current times that sharing an entree is an accepted practice.  That wasn't the case "back in the day."  As such, sharing a restaurant portion doesn't guarantee a big difference in intake, because each plate has more than plenty - isn't it amazing (this problem of abundance)!

I nearly always split something with a friend whenever I eat away from home because of the scarcity mentality and shame of "wasting" something so many wish they could have.  Truth is, though, whether it's left behind on my plate, wrapped in a to-go container for later, or eaten with guilt and gluttony cheering me on...it's wasteful to ignore the signals of my body that indicate satiety.  Seriously, are the people who are in need for food going to profit at all from my consumption beyond hunger?  Obviously, they won't. 

If you haven't ever split a restaurant portion, I dare you to do so.  If you don't get enough for your satiety, then you can always get more to the table - first world problems.  You can also ask for the child size portion (often there is an up-charge when adults order this way, but it's worth the dollar).

Stay tuned.  Stay focused.  Stay well.