Help with frequent parties/BBQs?
kimadm4
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Hi all, am faced with some sort of food gathering just about every weekend. I've been trying to eat less throughout the day but eat something immediately before so I don't go there hungry. Still not feeling successful. Any tips or motivational speak you can offer would be much appreciated!
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You just have to learn to say no to food and drinks imo. If they are your friends they should understand (although they might make jokes about it)
Personally I'd make room by dropping my carbs or doing extra cardio around the time of the BBQ or drinking so I could maybe eat a sausage roll or drink a couple of beers or the like.0 -
If you know you will have a fatty weekend build up a defecit over the week. If you are below 5 days a week than go over the last 2 days it still evens out.
Also skip the bread. Use a fork and knife. No one will judge.0 -
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Thank you Aly and Alcia, good tips!0
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Stick to leaner meats, salads with lots of leafy greens and non starchy vegies... If you can, take something to share that you know works for you (salad with dressing on the side, vegies to grill - kebabs made with zucchini, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, eggplant, and capsicum go well on a BBQ or a dessert - fruit platter with dipping sauces etc)
Say no to dessert if you don't need it, or skip the bread, or salads covered in dressing....
Don't eat to make others happy. They won't actually be offended if you say no! I only eat food I think would actually be worth it...no.point wasting calories!0 -
Find a corn hole game or badminton or something like that. Find a way to interact with friends that doesn't involve food.
Also, offer to bring a healthy snack to share, like watermelon or strawberries.
I would taste the food offered, but try to limit portions really small and then go focus on something else. Don't stand next to the food all afternoon.0 -
It's carb dense and easy to go over cals.... I'd rather 2 plates of salad than a bread roll any day, or save room for dessert, but that's a personal choice
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Yes to all of these ideas. I was definitely standing near the food yesterday and noticed those who weren't. Thank you!0
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It is just something i occasionally do to help skip on some calories. I almost always now take the top bun off my burgers.0 -
portion control maybe? just because you're at a BBQ doesn't mean you need to eat all the foodz...portion control and self control are things well worth learning.0
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Moderation.0
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I like me some bread, but I eat my burgers protein style now. If rather have those calories in something else.0
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Hi all, am faced with some sort of food gathering just about every weekend. I've been trying to eat less throughout the day but eat something immediately before so I don't go there hungry. Still not feeling successful. Any tips or motivational speak you can offer would be much appreciated!
Make people hate you so they won't invite you. Easy game.0 -
Try taking your own food in your purse--apples, cheese, nuts. People have parties and bbqs to get together and hangout. You can have a good time with friends without eating the party food.0
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I feel your pain, if someone's eating crap food I feel like I'm missing out and want to participate, think twice, you aren't missing out if you're achieving your goals !0
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Eat more vegetables. Drink less alcohol or soda pop so you have more calories for food.
Take a reasonable portion of food just like you do at home. Then stop eating. Don't revist the food.
Sip some water or tea slowly.
Bring something to do with your hands. Get involved in an activity. Help clean up. Chat with people who aren't eating. Chew gum.
You could decline some invitations if a bbq or party every week is too much for you.
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Work it into your goals. Get a little extra exercise. Eat less during the week and go for a weekly average instead of a daily one. Moderation.0
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Eat more vegetables. Drink less alcohol or soda pop so you have more calories for food.
Take a reasonable portion of food just like you do at home. Then stop eating. Don't revist the food.
Sip some water or tea slowly.
Bring something to do with your hands. Get involved in an activity. Help clean up. Chat with people who aren't eating. Chew gum.
You could decline some invitations if a bbq or party every week is too much for you.
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