Have you ever visited a restaurant named Greasy Tony’s, Fatburger, or Piggie’s? My husband and I vacationed in southern California recently, and he was craving one of his favorite restaurants, Piggie’s Charbroiled Restaurant. 

I told him that I couldn’t, with good conscience, eat at a place with a name like that.  Then he gave me his “puppy dog eye” look, and before I knew it, we were walking into Piggie’s. 

However, I know I can eat at any restaurant, no matter what the name, and still live the thin life. Piggie’s serves a variety of American, Mexican and Asian food, and when we we walked in I took a look around and saw people eating double bacon cheeseburgers, platters of nachos dripping with all the fixin’s, and french fries drowning in chili and cheese. I could see I was going to have to be very creative. 

My husband was craving the hamburger and fries, and recommended those to me, so I chose the hamburger.  I took the bun off, only because I didn’t like the taste of it (I never eat anything I don’t like), and ate just the burger and the rest of the fixin’s with a knife and fork.  That way I could eat the lettuce, tomato and onions with every bite of meat.  I ate some of his french fries, along with some ketchup.  Along with my Diet Coke, I figured I consumed around 400 calories, a nice-sized lunch that I didn’t have to feel bad about. 

Piggie’s also offers charbroiled, skinless chicken breasts, salads, and Italian vinaigrette salad dressing — all good choices. Eat what you like, don’t be afraid to pick apart a meal — and throw the rest of your meal away after you get full (or take it home if you think you might like the rest later).

One reason I have maintained a 50-pound weight loss since 2001 is because I can always find something to eat, at any restaurant I go to — no matter what the name.

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