I was on a special meal plan for a cleanse when friends invited my husband and I to one of our favourite restaurants for their anniversary. My husband asked if I really wanted to go, because he thought it would be torture. I said I was sure - I didn't want to miss it and it would be a good test of my mettle. I scoped out the menu online and then gave the restaurant a call to see how they could accommodate me. On the night of, I had a wonderful time with my friends and the kitchen served up a beautiful tasting menu to everyone, and even came up with some great veggie alternatives for me. I may not have had any grains, meat, fish or dairy, but I had a heck of a meal and felt special because of the extra effort they took for me. My willpower was definitely pushed to the limits during the final course - dessert - but I was proud of myself for sticking to it.