I ate the naked taco salads at the burrito joints several times (lettuce, chicken or steak, and pico de gallo) on P2. The only other times I ate out have been protein salads with absolutely no dressing. I got away with it, but I was disciplined and waited until the 2nd week to do it. You can't go into a restaurant on P2 with the mindset that you will be getting something the restaurant is good at making. I agree with the others, you'll have plenty of time in P3 and P4 to enjoy the rest, but it can be done...CAREFULLY.

kimbo- most likely any kind of sauce will have both fat and sugar in it- both pretty deadly on P2. but it's all a matter of knowing the "cost", and then deciding if it's worth it or not. as colleen said, you'd likely gain some and then stall for about 3 days. not the end of the world, but if that's going to bum you out then it's better not to.

btw, at some places "grilled chicken" means that they cook it in butter on the grill! i know this is the case at cracker barrel. and even though i requested they cook it without fat, it was still marinated in something that definitely had sugar in it.

for the most part i avoid eating out while on P2. i figure for the little amount i can eat, it's not worth the price of the food.

Good for you, Kimbo! I'm like Margie. What pains me the most is paying all that money for the fraction of the food we actually eat when eating out...That's why I order the chicken/bowtie/brocoli thing and have them box up the sauce and the pasta..At least I feel that the kids get a meal out of it too later!! But congratulations! You did very well!!

no, I know what you mean. I feel more empowered after the protocol. I feel stronger as a person. It was good for me! Food doesn't control me anymore

kim- junk and sugar really mess with brain chemistry, which causes more anxiety, which causes you to eat more junk, etc. you might want to pick up a copy of "the mood cure"- i found it quite insightful.