[Beanbag0]

I'm going out to dinner with friends tonight and I hate eating out! I'm so nervous and just want to stay home... I'm so scared they serve me too much or I'm hungry after because I won't eat again if I still am ... I eat so slowly as well and everyone is going to judge me! I can't even focus today in so scared... No one understands and says I must very over myself but it's not that easy! I'm scared I've eaten too much today to go out but I need to put on weight... I'm just so anxious...

[kaliope]

don't put so much thought into it...I know that is hard...but just think about ordering an appetizer....they are small....explain that you had a big lunch if anybody looks at you weird.....and I don't think people really analyze how fast others eat because they are too worried about their own food...besides it is healthy to eat slower and really chew up your food....take care.

[eskielover]

I am the slowest eater in the world.....& when I go out to eat I'm usually the last person eating & I always get a doggy bag to take the food home.

I always get food that I like the taste of when I go out to eat so that I will enjoy what I am eating....but I don't eat that much of it & usually have several meals left in the doggie bag....no one even pays attention....they comment more if I actually get a lot to eat & eat most of the food as they are more used to me not eating very much......

I always get something I wouldn't cook for myself & that tastes REALLY good....that lessens my stress.....& I only eat until I feel full which usually is about 1/4 of what's on the plate......

Sometimes it's just nice to enjoy the social get together & not think of worry about the food....but plan on taking a good share home & that way you don't stress about eating too much.....one reason I hate buffets....I never get my money's worth & they don't let you take home doggie bags.