April 26
Strategy: if I’m not planning to have dessert, then don’t read the dessert menu. When I really want to keep myself out of harm’s way, I read the menu before I even go to the restaurant and pick out my meal in advance. Then, I order first. Surprisingly, or maybe not, I am not always willing to do it…doubtless because it works so well!
Why: Other people’s choices seem to be permission. Somehow if you choose unheathfully first, and I follow suit, I am immune from caloric and health consequences. Completely illogical, but true.