Going away for the weekend...FREAKING OUT!!!

BrownEyedG1rl

Ok so this weekend I am going away for the weekend with a friend. The lodge we are going to does not have a gym and I'm not sure what to expect as far as the food there. I am freaking out! When I'm put in situations where there is junk food around me...I have no willpower! What am I going to do? Don't think I'm a dork or anything but it's a scrapbooking weekend....all we do all weekend is scrapbook (I make them for my kiddos). So I will be stuck in a room with a bunch of women and lots of junk food most of the weekend. We do get breakfast and dinner at the restaurant there, but in between, we are on our own! I do not want to sabotage myself and gain back the weight that I've worked so hard to lose.

I don't really know what I'm asking for from you all...I just needed someone to share my freak out with cause I know you will understand! Thanks for listening!

Sherri71

Can you pack some healthy snacks with you for the in between times? I recommend taking a couple boxes of Zone bars. They are yummy and satisfying and full of nutrients. My fav picks are Double Dark Chocolate and Chocolate Mint. Notice my theme - I love chocolate

maclovin

When I know I'm going out on the town and having drinks or am going to grab a slice of pizza, I like to tally up what I know I will drink/eat before I go out and then pre-burn some calories the night/day before I go out.

Just a thought

Healthyby30

First, I'd bring my own snacks if I were you. Bring almonds (or whatever else kind of nut you prefer), veggies, fruits, maybe some cheese and crackers? As far as meals go, just try and use your best judgement. Don't worry, it's only one weekend. If you do your best, you'll be fine. I'd bring extra water too so you have LOTS to drink. Not knowing what kind of food, it could be sodium filled, which could cause you to have a large gain even if you didn't actually gain any fat. Maybe bring some things like instant oatmeal for breakfast? Sugar free hot chocolate, sugar free puddings, etc. At least you can control snacks and breakfast. Keep yourself full on good stuff and you won't want the bad stuff as much.

BriannaSkye

Id take snacks along with you, popcorn, 100 calorie packs, fruit etc.....at least that way if you are snacking you know what you are eating and how many calories.

Healthyby30

As far as working out, you could do lots of things yourself. Even jumping jacks, jogging in place, going up and down stairs, etc. Do what you can or just take a weekend off to relax!

bekdavis

you can do it. Pack a ton of healthy snacks. Also, make it a point of working extra hard prior to this weekend. You won't want to sabotage all of that hard work and sweat!

Jump online if you are feeling weak. You know you will get the support you need to pull through!!!!

GorillaNJ

One weekend will not crush you... I have had a couple of misbehaved weekends and I still lost weight by being focused during the week before and then right after getting back.

quara

Try to log your calories (estimated guesses), even if you don't have access to MFP, just jot it down in a notebook... when you see the numbers adding up it will help to prevent you from mindless snacking! Good luck!

sevangelista

every time you want to treach for something...drink 12oz of water. then wait 5 minutes. you will either make it through or drown:) seriously though...try to set very clear limits before you are in front of everything...but zero is not a practical limit. Like when my friends get huge things of fries and chicken wings...i know before I go in 4 wings 8 fries then water!

bradspace

Understandable. Personally, I just work out like hell leading up to those weekends and just accept that I'm going to give into the dark side and enjoy myself. I would suggest packing some healthier snacking options. Baked chips, yogurt, Clif bars, etc. It won't cut everything out, but it should at least help. Good luck, and most of all don't beat yourself up for a weekend of transgression.

JillyBean819

Since there's no gym you could always go for walks alone or with the other ladies from your scrapbooking group around the lodge. Just don't go at night. The werewolves come out at night.

backinthenines

Just take your own food and pack your running shoes???

melindapipkin

i agree, you should take some healthy snacks with you, if the rooms have tvs in them you could bring along some workout dvds or go walking outside, keep your head up and stay strong

BrownEyedG1rl

I am working out everyday day until I leave so really I wont' be at the gym for 2 days. That's not SO bad. I am going to try to at least go for some walks while I'm there. i will bring lots of healthy snacks and healthy drinks for myself. I'm just worried about my willpower. My friend says she will help keep me in check so that will help! I just don't feel strong enough mentally yet to be in this situation. I can't back out though...it's all paid for and everything.

I can do this. Deep breath.

dedication6

Google the lodge where you are staying. You might be surprised to see that they have a menu on their site.

BrownEyedG1rl

Since there's no gym you could always go for walks alone or with the other ladies from your scrapbooking group around the lodge. Just don't go at night. The werewolves come out at night.

Ha ha!!! Well I will be in a wooded area so who knows what's out there! My friend said she will walk with me. We are gonna freeze our a$$es off too! It will be refreshing, LOL!

Samantharose8akaDebbie

Pack lots of healthy crunchy things with some low fat dip of some sort (that way you are cheating a little). Bring some flavored water and some kashi or other grain bars with chocolate or fruit in them. When you get there and have all of your scrapbooking stuff in front of you, you can have all of "your snacks" as well and just tell your friends "No".

mpatternmaker

You can do this! Another suggestion is to have gum on the ready all the time, if your hands are busy with scrapbooking and your mouth is busy chewing gum maybe you won't need the junkfood. Junk food doesn't taste as good with a minty mough...Good luck!!

backinthenines

Perhaps you need to look at your mindset. All your posts are you saying you will fail. With that outlook you will fail. You need to tell yourself what you can do not what you can't.

Shamrock40

I would do a combination of all of the above. Do some extra workouts ahead of time, then pack a cooler with drinks and snacks to take with. It will help you stick with where you want to be, and probably save you some money. Who knows, if you bring a few extra apples and grapes and nuts, you might influence some of the ladies you're working with. Also, take frequent breaks - get up and stretch every hour, grab your water and a healthy snack and get outside for a few. Bring some sugarless gum to keep your mouth occupied, and, I'm guessing, with your hands as busy as they will be, and with really trying to stay on track, you won't munch on as many unhealthy things as you think. Eat as many healthy meals as you can and try to take a nice walk afterwards. But I'm with the others, just enjoy yourself, and if you eat something you hadn't planned on eating, don't beat yourself up. You are not going to NEVER have junk food again, so if you eat some, try to keep it in moderation and, when you decide you're going to eat it, by all means, SAVOR IT!! LOL!

Have fun!

bluiz13

okay first of all calm down...you did the right thing by coming here for help...you didnt just say f*** it, i'm going away, i'll just eat what i want...that is a huge SUCCESS right there before you have even gone away....

secondly, pack healthy snacks, bring a cooler of fruit, cheese, crackers, baked chips, salsa, tostitos, yogurt, fruit dip....things that are healthy but NOT diet foods that your girlfriends will want to eat...

next, send out an email to the girls asking them to try to do the same....dont ask them to change who they are or how they eat but ask if they could "help" you out by helping you make better choices this weekend....if you get a ho hum response than you will know YOU have DO THE WORK YOURSELF - and you can do it.....

next, if you are going to be in a cabin, i'm assuming you are going somewhere "rustic"???? will there be an outdoors??? will you have an opportunity to take a hike or a nice walk outside??? ask the girls to join you...it will be a nice time to chat and get some fresh air after being cooped up in the cabin...

if you can, i would get in some extra workouts before you go to help with a "loss" before you head out for the weekend to help balance any gains if you cant do what i suggested above....

but most of all GO and HAVE A GOOD TIME....making these changes are a part of the process...we are not going to be in an ideal gym/eating situation every day for the rest of our lives....we will have to make choices and then live with them and move on....you can make good choices BECAUSE from your post i can tell you WANT to or you wouldnt have asked for help.....

and if you don't, oh well, monday is another day....it takes 3500 EXTRA calories to gain 1 pound......just be mindful of what you eat and do....you can do it....

BrownEyedG1rl

Perhaps you need to look at your mindset. All your posts are you saying you will fail. With that outlook you will fail. You need to tell yourself what you can do not what you can't.

Oh, I know...like I said, I feel like I'm not strong enough yet for this. I have to give myself a pep talk and have a good attitude about it, I know.

Thank you ALL for the great advice!!!! I will be fine. I can do this!!!!

superwmn

Spoil your appetite and wear a tight belt/fitted outfit/whatever.

I was in Washing DC for four days on vacation and was able to enjoy myself without binging by using these tactics.

Remember, it's just food. It's not going to leap into your mouth. It won't get you. YOU are in control of food, not the other way around.

When you eat, stop frequently to check in. Is this bite as delicious as the last? If not, stop. If you're not sure, have one more bite and ask yourself again. Does this food taste as good as I thought it would? If not, stop. If yes, have another few bites until your current bite isn't as delicious as the last. You came, you ate, it won't get any better, why not stop? Also remember that you will see this very same food (and even BETTER food) again in your lifetime. This isn't your only shot at enjoying food

Also have foods with you that you can use to spoil your appetite. Make yourself some almond snack packs (or some other good fat, filling food) that you can eat whenever you're hungry and right before temptation. Having that healthy fat in my tummy makes my brain more rational about the less-healthy options I encounter.

YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Charmagne