Surviving the Weekend

SandyC04
SandyC04 Posts: 32
in Health and Weight Loss
I find I do better sticking to the course during the week... We have always planned our breakfast, lunch and dinner during the week... Friday nights were pizza night and weekends not so planned and hubby and I always do date night out on Saturdays... We generally go out to dinner with friends... Being organic, gluten and dairy free it is difficult to go out to restaurants that are not high end... I am trying to make wise choices not matter where we end up but when everyone is having that drink, ordering up apps that are just not on my plan and encouraging me by saying just one won't hurt and then watching as many indulge in desserts is proving difficult for me... Just wondering if others are having similar issues and how they handle it...

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  • egrusy
    egrusy Posts: 196 Member
    If I know where we're going I'll try to find a menu online and make a wise choice up front. I don't ever eat an entire portion put in front of me any more. I ordered Penne Carbonara a few weeks ago (it was to DIE for) and it fed me for FOUR meals. The portion size was ridiculous.

    It is indeed difficult to resist drinks and appetizers when those around you are indulging and you are alone in not doing the same and it's noticed. Do your friends know you are logging your food? The "just one won't hurt you" comment perhaps could be countered with, "I have already logged what I am going to eat and that 'one' just won't fit" and then sit on your hands :laugh:

    ETA: I don't have a problem with desserts because I'm not a sweets person, salts are my downfall. Perhaps it might help to just have a bite of hubby's and then put down the utensil.
  • SandyC04
    SandyC04 Posts: 32
    Thanks for the advice... I am going to try entering my options in my phone at the table rather than making a choice ahead of time... this way our friends can see that I have a plan... I thought it would be rude doing it but hubby agrees with you.. I thinks if they see me doing this they will ask questions and then I get to explain and maybe become more supportive...

    Portion control is a biggie for me too... I too have been doggie bagging half my meal and having it for lunch the next day,..
  • JessHealthKick
    JessHealthKick Posts: 800 Member
    it can be really hard, I think that you should try to go to healthier restaurants and explain to your friends what you're trying to do BEFORE you arrive. Tell them you want support and you're not trying to make them feel bad about their eating habits. Share a dessert with your hubby, eat a very small breakfast and lunch, and eat a little less the next day as well. This kind of evens it out!
  • MyJourney1960
    MyJourney1960 Posts: 1,133 Member
    it can be really hard, I think that you should try to go to healthier restaurants and explain to your friends what you're trying to do BEFORE you arrive. Tell them you want support and you're not trying to make them feel bad about their eating habits. Share a dessert with your hubby, eat a very small breakfast and lunch, and eat a little less the next day as well. This kind of evens it out!
    i agree. these are your FRIENDS. don't play games, and "expect" them to read your mind. be upfront and focus on the positives. Less emphasis on what you *can't* do and more on what you *can* do: "guys, just want to give you a head's up - i can't have drinks or desserts so please don't try and push me on this. Oh, but I am so going to get that WeirdAndDelicious salad that they featured on TV!"
  • Alicemay24
    Alicemay24 Posts: 29 Member
    Personally I just cannot resist when with friends or at a restaurant so when plans are made to go out for dinner I say "why don't you come over to mine and I'll cook!" (I love cooking). I always make sure everyone is offered plenty of indulgences but know that I wont be touching them.
  • endoftheside
    endoftheside Posts: 568 Member
    I have a goal, I want to achieve it. Other people have other goals, and their paths are different, so what they choose to do is their business, until it affects me achieving my health goals. I plan ahead if possible when I go out or stick to plainer meats and vegetables. If they offer me something I do not want to eat, I say no thanks. If I do want to eat it and can fit it in, I do that. They don't need to know all the details of my plan or for me to be poring over my phone at dinner. Keep it simple, no nonsense, in control. If you seem unsure, they will press.
  • SandyC04
    SandyC04 Posts: 32
    Took a lot of the great advice on here and planned ahead... knew I was going out last night and arranged my calorie intake during the day and even went online to the restaurant menu and figured out what I could have before going... It went much better than last week!!! I even did a little cheat/treat and ordered a steamed lobster with broccoli instead of the fries... I did end up cheating by using butter as I am going dairy free for now... It didn't seem to bother me and I stayed within my calorie count! Because I knew everyone else would be having drinks, apps and desert I felt justified ordering an expensive meal as we split the bill between couples... I will say one of my friends, really the wife of my hubby's best friend, was still nuggie... she is kind of pain in the butt in general... Hubby was very supportive and reminded me take it from where it comes... Thank you again.... You all don't know how much I appreciate your thoughtful comments!

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