I'm going to the beach tomorrow and I'm scared!

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  • savithny
    savithny Posts: 1,200 Member
    Like others have said: If you can't figure out how to navigate these times for the rest of your life, you're going to have a problem.

    I'd also strongly recommend looking up the calorie counts of your favorite mixed drinks, wines, and beers. Remember that wine pours in restaurants are generally larger than in the calorie charts, and that a lot of restaurants save time/money with drink mixes that are often sweeter than the cocktail recipes suggest. It is VERY EASY to say "Oh, I'll just have a salad with no dressing," and then drink enough calories that you could have had a burger, fries, and dessert!

    Check the menu for the site and have a plan. Want a drink? Pick one or two. Say "I'll have mine with dinner," when they take orders, and drink water before the food comes. Make it last. But look at what the options are, make good choices, and enjoy yourself with friends. If its at maintenance, so what? If its a little over? So what? If you have a plan and can look forward to the parts you'er anticipating, its easier to turn down stuff you don't really want. If what you want is to share that giant lava cake with your friends? It's easier to say "no, I don't need that cocktail."
  • nowine4me
    nowine4me Posts: 3,985 Member
    Steamed spiced shrimp and Michelob Ultra!!
  • VeryKatie
    VeryKatie Posts: 5,961 Member
    edited July 2016
    If you eat and drink too much, then part of the solution may be to SWIM a lot too :) beach volleyball! Fun times. You can do these activities for longer times and perhaps avoid some of the snacking times. And limit yourself to one drink. Personally, I opt for food over drink. At least then, I am more likely to feel full on fewer calories.

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