We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Tips for staying on track at a wedding

ncrissey460
ncrissey460 Posts: 97 Member
edited January 18 in Health and Weight Loss
What tips does everyone have for staying on track at a wedding? or should I just use it as my cheat day and enjoy myself? lol

Replies

  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    its not a 'cheat' its called real life... do an extra workout before you go, and enjoy yourself... simple as.... then get back to normal the next day.

    its no big drama!
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    Portion control. You can enjoy yourself and the food without stuffing yourself or blowing your budget completely (it's a myth that a little man with a bat comes out and beats you if you don't clean your plate). Even if you eat at maintenance for the day you won't gain. Dance up a storm and burn some extra.

    Life isn't about cheating and sacrifice. To be successful you have to learn to cope with everything as it comes your way.
  • thisisme13
    thisisme13 Posts: 150
    Try to fit in an extra workout if you can either before or the day before/after. Spend a lot of time dancing for the exercise!

    For food, try to fill up on veggies and any lean meats. At my wedding we had a baked chicken and a few salads. Most weddings will serve the salad dressing on the side (at least at a buffet style dinner.. not sure about a served dinner). Try to eat something healthy before you go so you aren't starving when dinner time hits. If they have some food served before dinner try to fill up on veggies and fruits (we had a veggie tray and fruit tray as part of our pre dinner food along with our late night food table). Try to eat lighter earlier in the day... choose low cal foods earlier that are still filling (egg whites for breakfast with some veggies mixed in for example).. have a large salad before the wedding.

    Ultimately, have a good time. Try to pick healthier foods or go for smaller portions. Eat slowly so you don't eat as much. Dance, dance dance for some exercise while you are there. Dancing can be great exercise!

    I wouldn't take the day as a cheat day... maybe eat to maintance or just below. Don't weigh the next day as the food can be higher in sodium.
  • tricksee
    tricksee Posts: 835 Member
    People don't attend THAT many weddings in their lifetimes so just forget about the numbers/portions and get back on track the next day.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories