Monday, March 12, 2012

Anniversary Dinner Success Story

How cute!
Yesterday was my second anniversary of marriage to my wonderful husband, Dominic. I love you, honey! On Saturday we went out for a celebratory dinner at a brewery/restaurant called Granite City Food & Brewery. It was wonderful and y'all...I am so very proud of myself.

I ordered the grilled lemon chicken with fresh green beans and new potatoes. My inner chubby girl, let's call her Gert (why not?),  wanted the garlic butter sirloin with mashed potatoes, but my inner skinny chick, we'll call her Margot (alrighty then), won the battle! Is this growth? Is it a sign that my body knows what's good for it a little bit more now? I wanted to be able to have a beer with dinner and some kind of dessert. It was our anniversary for Pete's sake!

How yummy does that look? source

I'm so proud of Gertrude for forfeiting her desire for fatty foods to Margot's knowledge that the grilled chicken was a better choice. Good job, Gert! How in hell Margot overpowered Gert is beyond me, but she did and my body thanks her. I congratulated Gert with a lemon cupcake for dessert. I figure this is the better choice when faced with a case full of ooey, gooey, chocolaty, creamy, rich, luscious options. Am I right?

I guess what it comes down to is give and take. Gert gave up an entree to Margot so that she could have a cupcake later. I think she made a wise choice don't you?
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11 comments:

  1. Simple MusingsMarch 12, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    I love lemon chicken. I make this chicken dish with lemon and basil that is SO good! I may have to make that again sometime soon actually.

    It is all about give and take really.

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    1. Mrs. One DayMarch 12, 2012 at 12:50 PM

      I love lemon everything! Hahaha!

      You're gonna have to give me that recipe, girly.

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  2. Just Keepin It Real, Folks!March 12, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Excellent job!!!!! I would gladly give up a fatty entree for a shot at dessert. Smart girl that Margo!!!

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  3. BMarch 12, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    This deserves a hearty congratulations. Self control and meal planning actually came in handy! Good for you.

    By the way, I love cupcakes.

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    1. Mrs. One DayMarch 12, 2012 at 5:40 PM

      Thank you, ma'am! It really did come in handy.

      I do too, girl.

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  4. Andrea L. ColeMarch 12, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Good job and happy anniversary!

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  5. GMarch 12, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Congratulations both on the anniversary and the choice of celebratory food

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  6. Bea BeautifulMarch 12, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Happy Anniversary! Way to go Gert!

    Isn't it weird how your mind responds to food after a while? It's like automatically my brain says, "You don't want that, it's bad for you." Sometimes I listen, sometimes I don't. Yay for your success!

    The war is won one small battle at a time.

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    1. Mrs. One DayMarch 12, 2012 at 5:42 PM

      Thank you!

      It is weird! I'm so glad that it is too.

      I like that. I won the battle!

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