I need weekend help

zilliegirl
zilliegirl Posts: 52 Member
edited January 9 in Motivation and Support
I have really done well this week with my food exercising everyday for 45 min or more,I dropped like 3 pounds this week and I feel wonderful!!!! My problem is people want to go out to eat have beer enjoy like always but i really want to get this weight off it means alot to me how do I find a balance so I don't undo all my efforts??

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  • Catlady87
    Catlady87 Posts: 302 Member
    See if you can get some exercise in before you go out, so you've got extra calories in the bank. What do you normally drink?
    If its wine, go for a lower alcohol content, possibly add a mixers which will dilute it or you could chase your drinks 1 alcoholic followed by 1 non-alcoholic.
    As to the food, where are your friends planning to go?
    Explaining to them that you are trying to lose weight might help. I know some people can be a bit dismissive of weight loss efforts but most people are normally quite supportive.
    Remember, losing weight doesn't mean, not having a life. It just means living differently than you once did.
  • zilliegirl
    zilliegirl Posts: 52 Member
    we normally end up at like chilli's or something like that and i am a beer drinker.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    So go and have one beer. It's either that or eat less and exercise more. Choices, babe.
  • Catlady87
    Catlady87 Posts: 302 Member
    I'm not familiar with Chili,s - we don't have them n the UK, but it's just about choosing healthy options. What ever you have have a salad not chips as a side.
    Are you able to view the menu in advance and decide before you are there? You can then plan your calories around that meal.
    As to drinking beer, you have a few options. Have a shandy (although I think they're horrible), chase your drinks, for for a "light" beer or a zero alcohol beer. Have a look at a website called "get drunk not fat" which shows you calorie values for drinks.
    I was surprised to find that a pint of lager only has about 180 calories - I though it was closer to 300.
    Hope some of these suggestions help
  • kvh_1fan
    kvh_1fan Posts: 15 Member
    Stick to grilled chicken and veggies at the restaurant. Sure they add seasonings that may not be super healthy but its better than a plate of baby backs! haha.

    Also, Michelob Ultra has a pretty decent taste. I started drinking it at hockey games because I'm not a Bud fan and its pretty good and has less calories. Just do it in moderation though, maybe for every beer you drink a glass of water too. You'll probably drink less because of being fuller.
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