Friday Happy Hour Mexican & Margaritas

pamw22

Hi Everyone,

This Friday is my co-workers little happy hour going away get together and I feel I'm going to get tempted to splurge with Margaritas and Mexican. Did I forget to mention this is one of my all time favorite places???!!!!! Yes it is :sad: I kinda don't want to go anymore because I know I will be pressured to drink those fabulous Margarita's but at the same time its her going away to a new job and will not see her for as much. What should I do??????

UUugghharr!!!! I think I shouldn't go :explode:

hamiltonba

eat before you go!!

msciccone1

Its all about state of mind. I have been around alcohol and favorite food such as pastas, etc. I just tell myself that either I want that quick satisfaction (cause it is quick) or do I want to get to my goal. Alcohol has carbs, etc. and it doesn't prevent you from losing weight but it pospones it. If you want to join in and have a treat then drink 1 glass of red wine but I would skip the Mexican food unless it is a very small portion of which you will know the calories going in.

Moneygrow3

I think you should go! Ask if they can make you a skinny girl margarita! Food wise, choose something healthier from the menu and don't over do it! Also, one night won't hurt. You don't want to miss out on saying goodbye!

superstarcassie

Go! Don't give up on spending time with friends because you are loosing weight! Try your best, go in with a plan, and stick to it! Order something fairly healthy, or only eat half. Ask for a small margarita, or just take a few sips of someone elses. Drink plenty of water, and remember to LIVE and have fun! Enjoy!

aedfit

You absolutely should go. The more you can get used to sticking to your weight loss plans while immersing yourself in social activities that can be tempting the better.

I went through this same issue a couple of weeks ago. While I LOVE margarita's, I opted for a Corona Light and ordered a big water. I steared clear of the tortilla chips and salsa all together because one leads to basket refills (nothing like the never ending bowl of fried heaven). While everyone else is indulging in nachos, order yourself a soft chicken taco with extra veggies. Heck, have two! Don't even bother looking at the menu. Order first before everyone else can sway your choices. You can still participate while sticking to your goals. The key is to walk in with a plan. And most importantly ~ have fun!!!

missouri_rain

Oh wow! Mexican and Margarita's, my two favorites, that would be a hard one, can you eat before you go?

Nicoladavo07

You should go as a treat to yourself! You shouldnt let it affect you socially!
If you start depriving yourself of things you like you will start resenting the diet! xx

kintegra

I went the other night with my girlfriends for Margarita Monday. I stuck to ONE 9 oz margarita & ordered 2 glasses of water with it....drink of water, sip of margarita, drink of water, sip of margarita. Worked out great! :drinker:

pamw22

THANKS Everyone:blushing: !!!!! All these comments will deff help me!!! I might just do a Corona Light :drinker: no chips and eat before I go:bigsmile: !!! YYYaaaayyyyy!!! So i'm gonna go then!!

beachcomber12

I think you should go too. I say everything in moderation. I think once you go and see that you could stay in control, the next time won't be so hard. Go and have fun!!!

Always_lil_j

You should def go. I went to my fav mexican food place last night and drank A LOT lol. I suggest just going with your mind set on exactly how much you are ok with drinking. 1 or 2 isnt going to hurt anything. As for the food, I would eat before going or read over the enitre menu and pick the most healthy sounding dish. Fajitas without the tortilla is always good