A bad day

I like forever28's suggestion. Eat a really huge salad or something that is really healthy and really filling before you go that way you only eat a bite or two of each thing. Something to keep in mind is that this is a decision that only you can really make. And whatever plan you come up with you should do your best to stick to it and then your choices won't feel like a failure

How bad should I feel about blowing all I have worked for one day??

Saturday we are celebrating Easter with my husband's family. There will be roast beef, ham, mashed potatoes, noodles, stuffing, rolls, and my infamous chocolate cream and coconut cream pies (all the stuff I LOVE to eat). :sad:

Should I just not eat that day until supper, or allow myself this one indulgence?

Hubby says not to eat the pies. But I make them every holiday and have no willpower when it comes to them. I just know that the meal will probably be my entire calories for the day.

Any adivce on how to handle this day?

Thank you all,

Diane

EAt the food you love, smaller portions.

i would maybe get a workout in before and eat alittle before you go and then portion out your easter dinner

I think it would have to depend on how strictly you follow your diet/excersise during the regular days. I know that I am extreemly A.R. about my diet and excersise routine every day. Therefore, on 'special occasion' days, like holidays, I eat what I want (within reason) making sure I return to my routine the next day. I think one of the biggest reasons people fail in thier diets is that they tend to get burned out (I know I have done this).

If, however, you are not 100% disiplined when it comes to your diet and excersise routine during the regular days, you might want to pass on your pie. or just grab a sliver. Good luck!

Pretty much what the others said. My strategy for dealing with family dinners has been to take some lean proteins if they are offered (I only eat birds and fish so usually there is a lean protein for me), and then fill my plate with mostly veggies. If I have starchy veggies like potatoes, I try to take just a little bit.

Then I have a half- or quarter-piece of whatever desserts are offered! The first time I did that a couple months ago, I got a REALLY strange look from my grandmother who had made the cheesecake. I simply said, "Oh, I've started watching my figure," and it was fine. Then I got to eat dessert with everyone else, and still stay mostly within my calorie goals.

Maybe you can see what your maintenance calories are for a day, and instead of trying to keep to your weight loss calories, just try not to go much over your maintenance. Good luck, but most important... enjoy!

Everything in moderationl. If you want a piece of your pie, have one, but make it a small. Never deprive yourself of something you want to eat. Just be mindful of how much you are eating and you will have a great day. Don't stress about it, it's not worth it. You'll overeat if you do. Good luck! :flowerforyou:

I agree. Moderation! Eat what you want to eat just eat a smaller portion. No need to deprive yourself because then it wont be an ejoyable experience for you. It's just one day enjoy it and work hard the next day.