So fed up, feel like crying

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  • darrcn5
    darrcn5 Posts: 495 Member
    If you stayed within your calorie goal, there is no way you put on an actual pound in a couple days. You would have needed to eat 3500 extra calories to do this! I know for me, alcohol causes HORRIBLE water retention.
  • cocobeenie
    cocobeenie Posts: 98
    My social life has definitely suffered since I started dieting for real but here are a few things that help...

    When you go out is it for the friends or the food and alcohol? If its for the friends, you shouldnt have tooooo hard of a time adjusting to dining on a diet. If its for the food and alcohol, try to focus on nutrition instead of comfort because after a while the healthy foods will be just as good as the unhealthy ones but wayy better for your waistline.

    When you go out order sparkling water with lime instead of a cocktail. It is really refreshing, calorie free, and you still have the social feeling of drinking.

    Plan ahead. Look at menus online before you go. Try to order the cleanest dish they have like a salad with grilled chicken breast or steak with veggies.

    Pack your own food if its not a fancy place. They usually dont mind.

    You can also split meals with friends or order sides as your meal. They might be small, but often not less than you need. This helps a lot with portion control.

    Always always always choose the fruits and veggies over any other kind of finger food or dessert. They are packed with water, vitamins, fiber, and all the other goodies the others are... not.

    If your friends dont understand you might have to make new friends to go out with. :/ Friends should be understanding and supportive.

    You can also try adjusting your goals if you know you will be going out at the end of the week. If you cut 50cal/day for six days, you can have an extra 300 for the seventh night out. Also, try to eat less earlier in the day before you go out but eat a little before you leave so youre not ravenous and blindly eating whatever is in sight.

    I hope this helps. Feel better! This isnt going to be easy but its also not going to be forever if you stick to doing it right. Good luck!
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