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Staying strong during special events during Whole 30

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tommyprice2k
tommyprice2k Posts: 18
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So i'm on day 3 of my Whole 30 and i'm wondering if anyone has any tips on how to stay strong during special events. I have a couple coming up and luckily for 1 (Work team celebration for a project launch) my boss is semi paleo so has chosen a restaurant that caters. I also have a friends homecoming from Sweden and alcohol will be flowing (am actually giving up booze until Christmas),

Any tips and tricks?

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  • runningjen74
    runningjen74 Posts: 312 Member
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    Booze, easy just drive everywhere. That way you can't indulge.

    Bring nice tea bags and maybe some snack packs for when you won't get something suitable. For me, nice tea or a nice coffee makes me feel special.

    Otherwise, just best of luck. It's hard, I've just started and my motto is just to make everything myself. Last time I tried to do the whole30, I slipped where I forgot peanuts and had some satay chicken - just not thinking. There were other options, but making a choice on the fly, I forgot all the 'rules'. I wouldn't mind, I don't even eat peanuts much/ever, just thought the satay looked nice!
  • 3rdxacharm
    3rdxacharm Posts: 377 Member
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    I tried to plan my whole30 around any said events but something always pops up. I was on about day 20 when I meet up with a large group at a restaurant for a going away party. EVERYONE was drinking and someone even brought in one of my favs and I held strong. I drank a TON of water - same effect as drinking beer - I was in the bathroom half the night :) I was really proud of myself after that and I made my conviction even stronger.

    Make sure you eat a large, filling meal before you go. Drink lots of water or try a club soda with lime juice on the rocks.

    Good luck to you :)

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