I allow myself to eat pretty much what i want at the event and stick with the programme the rest of the time. Do try to make slightly healthier choices tho - diet drinks instead of regular, chicken instead of sausage, smaller portions - but i figure that i want this to be a lifestyle and that's going to include parties and indulgence.

I agree honey and that's how I do my daily diet intake as well, I eat smaller portions and substitute fries for more vegies, etc. I try to back away after i've had enough to eat and not continue to graze like the old days, tomorrow we are off to a huge memorial event and there will be lots of food and drinks, yikes, lets hope I can be good. We are driving there and it's six hours away so I won't get my exercise in, but I might get up extra early and walk the puppy before we leave. I am also bringing my running shoes so that on Sunday while everyone sleeps I am going to go for a long walk at least that's the plan!