Tempting weekend

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tashjs21
tashjs21 Posts: 4,584 Member
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So I am heading to the Dallas/Fort Worth area this weekend to shake things up. I am concerned about all of the temptation that awaits. This will be a test of willpower for sure. Also, I won't have a computer so I will be going through MFP withdrawals! :sad:
Any one know of fun things to do in Dallas that won't involve eating and drinking??

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  • tashjs21
    tashjs21 Posts: 4,584 Member
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    So I am heading to the Dallas/Fort Worth area this weekend to shake things up. I am concerned about all of the temptation that awaits. This will be a test of willpower for sure. Also, I won't have a computer so I will be going through MFP withdrawals! :sad:
    Any one know of fun things to do in Dallas that won't involve eating and drinking??
  • chelsey787
    chelsey787 Posts: 261
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    hahaha oh man, i am having a flashback to my last weekend! my sister got married so my entire family headed down south to savannah georgia where i swear, ALL THEY DO IS EAAATTT!!! i was constantly surrounded with food (and no computer; i almost went crazy!). i tried so hard to be good and basically just made better choices at the restaurants/reception/etc. i ended up losing a pound! (it may have been from my constant sweating in the savannah heat though lol)

    just be conscious of what's going into your body. and if you're going to texas to sightsee/look around/etc. you'll be walking constantly. if not, just make an effort to go for a few walks throughout the day.

    here's a few sites about things to do in dallas:

    http://tourtexas.com/dallas/dallas50free.html

    http://www.10best.com/Dallas/

    hope it helped!
  • tashjs21
    tashjs21 Posts: 4,584 Member
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    That is great advice. Thank You!
    I know what you mean about the deep south too. I am from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and all they do down there is eat. At least there we have fresh seafood to incorporate in to make it healthier.
  • chelsey787
    chelsey787 Posts: 261
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    mmm seafood... i was introduced to a "country boil" last weekend... shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn, and cabbage... all you can eat put right in front of you? that was quite a bitter sweet moment for me. haha although, i must say after i ate all that i did resist dessert. go me! haha
  • teetsel4
    teetsel4 Posts: 288 Member
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    I am in the same boat as you this weekend. It's my b-day on Sunday. I would much rather give myself the gift of health, rather than eat my way thru the weekend as a way to celebrate (which is how I used to do up my b-day). So on sunday, we are going for a hike with the family, that should help. And I just decided that food does not have to be the main foucs. What a strange concept for me! LOL!:ohwell:


    Anyhow, good luck, and have fun in Texas!

    :drinker:
  • tashjs21
    tashjs21 Posts: 4,584 Member
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    Happy Early Birthday!!! :flowerforyou:
    Don't feel bad for special occasion splurges. We need a little bit of a celebration every now and then. That is what I love about this site...it has shown me in black and white, the difference between a little indulgence and an overindulgence.
    The family hike sounds like a great way to celebrate your birthday!! :bigsmile:
    Enjoy your day!
  • tashjs21
    tashjs21 Posts: 4,584 Member
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    mmm seafood... i was introduced to a "country boil" last weekend... shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn, and cabbage... all you can eat put right in front of you? that was quite a bitter sweet moment for me. haha although, i must say after i ate all that i did resist dessert. go me! haha

    Mmmmm, country boils, sooooo good...I would always bogard the seafood and stay away from the potatoes as my better eating plan.
  • teetsel4
    teetsel4 Posts: 288 Member
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    Happy Early Birthday!!! :flowerforyou:
    Don't feel bad for special occasion splurges. We need a little bit of a celebration every now and then. That is what I love about this site...it has shown me in black and white, the difference between a little indulgence and an overindulgence.
    The family hike sounds like a great way to celebrate your birthday!! :bigsmile:
    Enjoy your day!


    Awwww Thanks! Don't worry, I am going to splurge a bit. However I am saving my calories for beer :drinker: . LOL! is that bad?

    The problem is that every weekend this month there is some sort of event. And at the end of it all I am spending the last weekend with a bunch of guys from HS, some of whom I haven't seen in 20 years. So I really want to look my best. How shallow is that? :wink:

    But not to worry I will have fun this weekend! You too!
  • tashjs21
    tashjs21 Posts: 4,584 Member
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    I planned out my dinner tonight based on how many beers I can have. So I am right there with you! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
    And you aren't shallow at all. There is nothing wrong with wanting to look great.

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