do any of you do this?

Nope, I guess it's because you don't want people to think you are picky or something. I have no idea. But I stick to what I want regardless. Willpower is all it takes.

i first had hard time staying on track when i went home for the weekend and with all the glorious foods there my mother makes (!), i just went and ate without really considering what i was doing. I convinced myself i needed this as a break and i'll get back on track on my own in the new week.

But somehow i've outgrown this and now despite any foods i'm offered or crave or have to choose/eat in social situations, i make the healthy choice

YES.

My partner was on board with me, but due to her hours at work, she lost track. My friends aren't into dieting or fitness especially, except for one friend who is on an extreme diet of no solid food and no alcohol. When I'm with my partner in the evening, I know it's not going to be a very healthy dinner, so I change my diet during the day to allow for this. I also know these are the nights I won't be going to the gym. If it's sunny, that also means going to the pub, which is obviously counter-productive to what I would like to be doing. I try not to drink with them, or if I do, I'll have a Vodka and soda water, in between plain soda waters (which I tell them have Vodka in, haha!).

It's a tough one, but I can't say that when I'm at the pub instead of the gym that I'm not having a good time, and time with my partner is precious, so if that means a night off... Well, so be it.

It depends how supportive the people are around you. I find that I just have to be a little more stubborn and say 'No, I'm really not going to join you for that beer, that pizza," etc, if it's not been planned into my day.

Stay strong!!

I think it depends on the situation and the people you surround yourself with. My few close friends are very supportive and understanding of my journey. The time I find it hard is when I'm at a huge family gathering and there is a huge amount of food. In my culture, there is constant eating, so it is hard to not only limit but to say no completely.

It's so hard to "behave" when you're out with people. There are a couple of different approaches you can take. The one I usually take is: "What do I REALLY want?" and once that's decided, "Is there a way I can make this healthier?" As in, if it's a sandwich, can you order it without the bun? Or can I order a baked potato instead of having the fries? If it comes with a salad and a side, have them box up the salad so you can take it with you.....depending on what's on the salad, refrigeration may not be as big of an issue as it would be for say leftover steak.

Some would just say, "okay today is on track except for that meal....." then load up on protein throughout the day so you won't get there and be famished.

I love Don Pablo's and the queso. sometimes I'll order the kid size bowl of queso. That way I get my fix without having a huge amount of it.

Just have to find what works for you.

Hell no! I am the opposite!

I am a sneaky eater!

Eating with friends and family drives me to stay on track even more. I don't want anyone to see me fall off of track.

I am working on finding a balance, a way of indulging occasionally in moderation.

Karen

^^^ this ^^^ easy to behave in company as they all know I'm on a mission. hard to behave on my own at home ... I know there a goodies in the cupboard (my OH isn't on a diet!) and just one won't hurt .... will it?

Pre-planning the meal helps me, many restaurants have nutritional information online. But I would suggest not getting the healthiest thing; it's ok to get a treat if you budget the calories for it. And if it's just an occasional thing, there's nothing wrong with added 300 calories to your daily total. Using a maintenance level of calories is better than just going crazy, you know?

Thankfully, pretty much all my friends are trying to get in shape and watch what they eat. My time with my friends consist of taking a trip to Trader Joes or a farmer's market, going to the gym, to the mall. Also, sometimes me and my friends opt to make our meals over each other's homes or get something healthy to eat at a local diner. Right now, it hasn't been tempting. I mostly feel tempted when I'm out somewhere I haven't planned without any snacks or fruit to grab. Then I have to pull over and get something I really don't want or need. Otherwise, I try to plan ahead. My friend told me she was going to hang out late with friends so she decided to eat her meal before going and drinking tons of water. Plan ahead.