birthday blow out? :(

jenjensav

It's my birthday at the weekend... a happy occasion you'd think but I'm already dreading the thought of it.

I've worked soooo hard, I dont really want to spoil it all by going out and have a load to drink, and a curry and well.. all the trappings of a boozy birthday really..

i know my family are planning a party so that means food.. and cake..

I feel terrible saying "no sorry.. i'm dieting" all the time.

does anyone have any advice on how i can keep the calories low and still have fun and partake in my own birthday celebrations??

sgmomma

Well my birthday was last sunday and my daughter and I went out of town to see my best friend. I was gone friday through monday night. I had whatever I wanted all weekend long. And my bff and I went through a stupidly large amount of wine. It was my birthday, vacation and seeing my best friend. I said ya know what I can't undo 23 pounds in one weekend and I've been doing so well since xmas.

I know I didn't really answer your question just hoping I gave you something to think on. Here is my piece of advice though. Eat what you want just be sure to have it in moderation. I'm not a pop drinker but I'd go all water so I could have an adult beverage....

inverseofmissy

I would just try to enjoy it, but in moderation. Like this past weekend I had a family cook-out to attend and there were all kinds of good food and desserts and everyone was drinking alcohol or sodas, etc. I stuck to my ice water and politely declined all offers of other drinks. I had 1 bite/piece of each appetizer, at mealtime I had my entire bacon wrapped filet mignon with just a small amount of potato salad and a piece of corn on the cob, and then I had a small piece of strawberry cake too. I was still under my calories that day, despite having a normal breakfast (although I did skip lunch since I had late breakfast and I knew there would be appetizers at the cookout). You don't have to broadcast that you are on a diet, because then some people will feel the need to break you down and make you splurge for the day- just acknowledge or politely decline when people offer you things you don't want, and eat the things you want in moderation Happy early Birthday!

leslisa

Yeah, hard liquor. Beer has way more calories and will totally through off your sugars. As for the cake, food, think "nibble not gobble". Meaning take a little on a plate, nibble it and then don't take anymore.

Have fun though! It's your b-day. Celebrate your hard work!

Oh, and maybe ask for a strawberry shortcake and then pick all the strawberries off. You can. It's your b-day. I would.

Cheers!!

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