Tonight we attended the Martins' Going Away Party at Jardín Corona. We laughed, we cried, I ate something fried... Okay, so I didn't eat anything fried. (There were definitely tears and even some laughter.)

Choosing something healthy from their menu wasn't easy, as is the case with most Mexican restaurants. Shrimp is usually a good choice because it takes a lot to add more calories to shrimp.

This evening I had the Alambre Special which is 6 jumbo shrimp skewered with tomato, onion and bell pepper. It is served with rice, charro beans, guacamole, sour cream and salsa.

I ate all the shrimp and most of the skewered veggies. I was stuffed, but gave the rice and guacamole a taste. (I did not eat the beans at all.) It was a filling meal, especially since I did not resist the chips and salsa they provided.

Since I've been eating healthier, any time I stray I feel it. My body is letting me know what it doesn't like more and more. It's probably best that I avoid Mexican restaurants. Even though the shrimp was tasty, I'm feeling it already. Ugh...

It was worth it this time though because it was for an occasion I couldn't miss. Speaking of missing... I'm going to miss the Martins, and I'm sure they'll miss their favorite Jardín Corona.