Has logging affected your social life?

RoxieDawn

I can understand being new and only two weeks in and trying to stick to your guns on your dieting. Overtime you will learn to work all of this out and fit in social events, holidays, birthdays, etc. Pre-planning goes a long way not only with logging food, but mentally as well.

But for myself the more time in advance I have the better and if I don't have time in advance (this very rare) nothing wrong with accepting a day at maintenance, I can always choose to go lighter on cals the next day or not.

Fitnessmom82

I turned down events at first for fear of what was to eat. I quickly learned that it was not a fun or sustainable way for me to live!! I attend everything now. I budget my calories, bring healthy snacks, make healthier choices. You'll find a way to work in socializing! It just takes a little trial and error on the food end. Now, my wine buddy isn't thrilled with me as I've cut out a lot of excess wine drinking hehe! I only indulge when I really want it, rather than just having wine because I'm at her house!

georgiamarsh17

I don't go out loads but I'm going out tomorrow and I've just googled the menu so I know what's on it and I already know what I'm going to chose. Obviously you can't do that going to friends houses but it's only one meal! I wouldn't worry too much about one meal.

DebLaBounty

I’m not eating to lose weight just so I can become a lonely, isolated person. I go to my friends’ houses almost every time I’m invited. Often it’s some potluck thing so I make a big Greek salad or some other tasty thing that everyone will like, and I eat a ton of that. I also invite them to my place and cook up a pot of Chicken Enchilada Soup or some other filling and yummy low calorie meal. I offer bread but don’t eat it myself. Nobody notices I’m eating differently because I kind of blend in with what’s going on.

Poisonedpawn78

Learning to handle social events effectively and properly will last you a life time. Avoiding them is a great way to lose all your friends.

Dont be scared of them, Use them as a learning experience to figure out what to order, how much of it to eat.( you CAN order the really expensive calorie dish, just dont eat it all and take some home for lunch the next day ect)