Tempting weekend

tashjs21

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??

tashjs21

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

But not to worry I will have fun this weekend! You too!

tashjs21

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.