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Erinkathleen84

Why is it that EVERY weekend my FI & I have parties to attend that have a bunch of awesome food & alcohol. I really need to lose this 20 pounds but it seems SO impossible. We are very social people and love going out with friends. But every time I go I feel like it is impossible to stick to my diet. I am so good during the week because we make our own lunches and dinners. But the weekends not so much. I would hate to turn down outings...but my willpower is just not up for it !

Any advice ???????????

BMcLeodTeam

I understand your frustration. Best advise I have is to try to make a deal with yourself before going that lets you have a little cheat, but maybe you agree you only get one cheat that night, so everything else has to follow your diet. That's what I did last night because I went out with my girls to our favourite little diner/coffee shop. I ended up having a fresh fruit smoothie because I could choose what went into it and make it all healthy and then let myself have one of my favourite cookies... although the cheesecake was calling my name lol

adktd2boots

The diet I've been doing comes with counseling, and in the counseling I've learned that it's ok to eat other foods, just not to overindulge in them.  So when I know I've got something coming up, I stick to my diet, and drink a shake before I go so I'm not "hungry" and I'll snack less.  In that, I've also learned to not stuff myself, and to order foods that are less processed and better for me. 

loramarie03

I know what you mean... this is my downfall too! I am learning that portion control is key. I'm also trying to focus on having one "cheat" day where I can eat whatever I want for one meal. I think this will help. We go out a lot on the weekends which can make it impossible to eat right.

jtoly

Try drinking cite sprite w flavored vodka....low calories. Or for beer, Bud select 55 is only 55 cal or Mich Ultra 95 cal. As far as food, what if you eat before you go?

WinstonsGirl

We had the same issue last summer.  I just followed our meals all the time, and the occasions we had nights out, ate small healthy portions, and shared dessert.  I didn't mind either filling up on veggies and dip or fruits, or some appies that I knew were healthier - chicken on a  stick.  We still dropped every week, even with the occasional indulgences.  Everything in moderation

jtoly

Ok so my post disappeared! I suggested eating before you go so you can snack less or bring a heathy dish to the parties to snack on that! Also try drinking diet sprite w vodka for a less calorie drink or if you like beer instead bring your own. Bud select 55 is 55 calories and Mich Ultra is 95.

Erinkathleen84

Yea see that is my problem. I think I go hungry because I know I am going to be miss piggy. And my alcohol problem is that I like good beer...the micro brews that have a million calories. And wine has 3-4 WW points. AHHHH. I sometimes will do vodka soda + lime...I think that is 3 points.

Wish me luck this weekend because I have a birthday dinner AND bbq.

jtoly

I love diet sprite and blueberry, grape, or green apple vodka. Yum. Also diet Pepsi and cherry vodka is so good too!

EmilyL113

Here are my little tricks!

-Vodka and water... dump a crystal light packet in there!  Delish and no added calories.  Plus it keeps ya hydrated! 

-Spoil your appetite!  Eat something before you go out so you're not starving.  Everything is ok in moderation.... pay attention to what you're putting in your mouth though.  Make a little plate with reasonable portions and commit to yourself not to have anything else after you finish that! I chew gum a lot too when I know I'm going to be in a place that is going to tempt me with fattening food!

I love the book "Naturally Thin" by Betheny Frankel!  She has awesome tips exactly for stuff situations like this!!!

Good luck girl!  You got this!

jtoly

Good idea on the vodka and water, I never really though about that!

Erinkathleen84

I like the gum chewing idea ! Tonight we are going to a steakhouse for a friends bday then tomorrow we have a BBQ party to go to. I am thinking for tonight I will just order a salad and a glass of wine. I had a really big lunch so I should not be too hungry.

Not sure about the BBQ. It is always hardest when there is a lot of food laying around. I like the idea of eating before I go. And sticking to a single plate of healthy options.

Great advice everyone !

EmilyL113

Let us know how ya do!  Another thing that helps me is constantly thinking, "Wedding dress..." Hahah, but I'm sure that goes without saying! 

adktd2boots

Vodka is still about 90 calories.  I'll have to remember the Crystal Light thing though.  I tried lemon vodka and water and it was icky.

I like MGD64.  It's good!