Muffin,
You and I are of like minds, that life does go on even if you are dieting. You said it best -
pushed the plate away
See, that is what it is all about. My daughter is on the program and I make sure (she only had 30 lbs to lose when she started, but has had these extra 30 lbs since at least the age of 14 and although she dieted, could not keep them off) that she has 'regular, everyday' meals every now and then and I show her how to make the meal appropriate. I show her how to order dressing on the side, not to let the resturaunt decide how much she will eat, how to only eat half the potato and half the meat, only one bread etc...
So, did you go to Red Lobster, if so, did you have Cheddar Bay Biscuit and how many?
YOU GO GIRL, I am so proud of you!