So my birthday is next week...

fatgirlslove

I want to be prepared. Should I cut back in calories now in anticipation of the birthday meal? If so, cut back by how much?

Heather75

How much are you planning to eat?!?

I would just eat normally between now and then. One day won't derail your efforts.

xxshewolfxx

My birthday is next week too (Tuesday ) and I have decided to enjoy myself that day, and not stress about the calories and the fat and the whatever.

It's your birthday, maybe you could allow yourself a treat.

TheShelterCat

Live it up for the day and indlulge-a little!! Your birthday comes once a year so you should go all out. My birthdays coming up too and I plan on working out a little extra before and after so I dont feel guilty about any birthday cake or champagne.

tonismith15

I think this is the best way to go...:happy:

you'll find probably that you won't want to "blow it" so badly. I've found that when i want to eat not so great food, i'm not eating as much of it.

mpbfmom

I would eat what you would like, but eat less on your birthday.

So if you really want a piece of cake, eat half of the piece of cake, etc.

On vacation I really wanted ice cream and loaded mashed potatoes (not together...lol). So I got a small ice cream instead of a large and I ate the mashed potatoes. I tried to get a little more exercise in as well. You can treat yourself once in awhile; just can't go back to old ways (or at least I can't).

Good luck & happy birthday!

Frankenbarbie01

I would have a few really good tight days. Still meet your cals to function but make exceptionally nutritious choices. LOTS of water!! If you are hosting a party organise the food yourself so you can be more in control. Potlucks - most people ask what should I bring? Tell them what you would chose as lower cal options. If a friend is planning it express your concerns and tell tham what you need or hope to have for food options. Cake? Angel food with fresh berries=yum! Celebrate by doing something active like bowling, lazer tag (I know corny) What ever you do have fun and enjoy your next lap around the sun!!

Failing that do for dinner have a salad and make up the balance of calories in martinis! LOL

beth40n2

Stay within your calorie allowance every day. If you want to exercise more after your birthday that would help. Do not lower calories or your metabolizm will slow down and that is the last thing you want.

sc1572

Just take a day off and enjoy yourself.

onetwentysomething

I wouldn't worry about cutting back now, but maybe try to save most of your daily calories that day? Get a good workout in?

fatgirlslove

ok ...thanks guys always helpful!

ahalla

What I did for mine was worked out really hard the day before and the day after...I took my bday off from working out too!! I still ate a regular breakfast and lunch but then went a little over for dinner with cake and drinks!! Have a great birthday and enjoy yourself.

dawnm92

I have to agree with Heather. I would eat normally now. One day where you splurge will not hurt a thing! Definitely celebrate your birthday and enjoy yourself. In the meantime, just follow your plan that you know works for you. :-)