Ugh, heading to 4 day family reunion. Uh oh
allyalexandria
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I am going to family reunion. Oh no! I am probably going to drink and overeat. I have spent $390.00 on ideal protein to lose weight in past 2 weeks.
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I am definitely not going to eat ice cream or hotdogs. I guess I will try to exercise more. I am going to record everything in fitness pal. So no surprises, I brought my ideal protein food but already ate chip in car. Boo hoo. I have no will power1
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I personally would just go and have a good time3
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It's one weekend. Enjoy the time with your family, and just try not to go too nuts on food and drink! Take smaller portions of the things you really want, and if you're having alcohol try to drink water or diet soda in between. See if you can take part in some kind of activity over the weekend, or just go for a nice long walk to get some sort of movement in.
Get on the scale when you get home (don't put it off out of fear), but don't freak out and try to starve yourself or workout 'til you drop if it looks like you've gained - just get back on the weight-loss wagon and carry on as usual, any extra weight will soon come off again!
Life happens, and unless you plan to become a hermit then there will be special occasions in the future where the temptation to overeat will be present. You'll need to come up with a sensible strategy to deal with that at some point, and avoiding everything probably isn't the best way.
Have a great weekend!4 -
Just drink vodka and don't eat. It will make it much more fun and less fattening. Not to mention you'll enjoy years of memories your family can tell you about when you sober up.7
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What the hell is ideal food?0
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allyalexandria wrote: »I am going to family reunion. Oh no! I am probably going to drink and overeat. I have spent $390.00 on ideal protein to lose weight in past 2 weeks.allyalexandria wrote: »I am definitely not going to eat ice cream or hotdogs. I guess I will try to exercise more. I am going to record everything in fitness pal. So no surprises, I brought my ideal protein food but already ate chip in car. Boo hoo. I have no will power
There it is. These are getting more savvy. Posing as the average Joe/Jane with the age old problems, sneaking what they'd really like to say into their posts.2 -
Cutaway_Collar wrote: »When I go to such events, the worst offenders are chips/salsa and then dessert.
I try to limit both.
Sometimes I disappear to the bathroom and play 2048 or temple run. I wish pokemon go works when you are taking a dump or just sitting on the toilet seat (hoping the other revellers finish up the chips)
And when it comes to burgers, I eat one and stuff myself with grilled chicken. No pasta salads or potato salads. Just a lot of grilled chicken and bathroom and no chips/dessert.
This post made me sad.0 -
Cutaway_Collar wrote: »
I like that.Alluminati wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »When I go to such events, the worst offenders are chips/salsa and then dessert.
I try to limit both.
Sometimes I disappear to the bathroom and play 2048 or temple run. I wish pokemon go works when you are taking a dump or just sitting on the toilet seat (hoping the other revellers finish up the chips)
And when it comes to burgers, I eat one and stuff myself with grilled chicken. No pasta salads or potato salads. Just a lot of grilled chicken and bathroom and no chips/dessert.
This post made me sad.
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allyalexandria wrote: »I am going to family reunion. Oh no! I am probably going to drink and overeat. I have spent $390.00 on ideal protein to lose weight in past 2 weeks.allyalexandria wrote: »I am definitely not going to eat ice cream or hotdogs. I guess I will try to exercise more. I am going to record everything in fitness pal. So no surprises, I brought my ideal protein food but already ate chip in car. Boo hoo. I have no will power
There it is. These are getting more savvy. Posing as the average Joe/Jane with the age old problems, sneaking what they'd really like to say into their posts.
Heh... well, I did wonder about that, but the OP doesn't say she actually lost weight on the stuff!
Plus, $390 in two weeks? That certainly wouldn't persuade ME to look into buying anything! I'll stick to my regular groceries that feed three humans and four cats for way less than that, thanks! 4 -
It's one weekend. Enjoy the time with your family, and just try not to go too nuts on food and drink! Take smaller portions of the things you really want, and if you're having alcohol try to drink water or diet soda in between. See if you can take part in some kind of activity over the weekend, or just go for a nice long walk to get some sort of movement in.
Get on the scale when you get home (don't put it off out of fear), but don't freak out and try to starve yourself or workout 'til you drop if it looks like you've gained - just get back on the weight-loss wagon and carry on as usual, any extra weight will soon come off again!
Life happens, and unless you plan to become a hermit then there will be special occasions in the future where the temptation to overeat will be present. You'll need to come up with a sensible strategy to deal with that at some point, and avoiding everything probably isn't the best way.
Have a great weekend!
All of @SueSueDio 's great post.
And, OP, protein doesn't make you lose weight. Eating less calories than you burn does.
Your plan of exercising on your holiday is a good one. Some walks or runs with family members are nice.0 -
Weight loss is about calories. If you want to lose weight or maintain weight watch your calorie intake. Protein powder doesn't make you lose weight any more than a sandwich.
You can stick to drinking water, unsweeted tea or diet pop. Have reasonable portions of food. Try not to go overbowrd with high sodium foods. Fill your plate with more vegetables. Stay active.
It is only 4 days. Don't stress over it.
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$390 in two weeks???!!!!2
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allyalexandria wrote: »I am going to family reunion. Oh no! I am probably going to drink and overeat. I have spent $390.00 on ideal protein to lose weight in past 2 weeks.
You don't have to over eat... eat at maintenance, enjoy yourself, get back to it... simple...1 -
4 days is pretty irrelevant to the big picture. Also, hot dogs aren't exactly calorie bombs. Also, why are you wasting so much money on this ideal protein scam diet?0
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allyalexandria wrote: »I am definitely not going to eat ice cream or hotdogs. I guess I will try to exercise more. I am going to record everything in fitness pal. So no surprises, I brought my ideal protein food but already ate chip in car. Boo hoo. I have no will power
Just relax n enjoy time with family. You can do it just remember moderation. Good luck!1 -
It's one weekend. Enjoy the time with your family, and just try not to go too nuts on food and drink! Take smaller portions of the things you really want, and if you're having alcohol try to drink water or diet soda in between. See if you can take part in some kind of activity over the weekend, or just go for a nice long walk to get some sort of movement in.
Get on the scale when you get home (don't put it off out of fear), but don't freak out and try to starve yourself or workout 'til you drop if it looks like you've gained - just get back on the weight-loss wagon and carry on as usual, any extra weight will soon come off again!
Life happens, and unless you plan to become a hermit then there will be special occasions in the future where the temptation to overeat will be present. You'll need to come up with a sensible strategy to deal with that at some point, and avoiding everything probably isn't the best way.
Have a great weekend!
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Oh my gosh, you all are very supportive. Haha I live love. going to the bathroom story. Desert and chips, no problem I know they're total chemical junk. I am very short 5'3 weight 160 on Friday am., so I only burn about 1000-1200 a day without exercise, so I have to be careful about everything. My husband is 6'5 230lbs eats and cooks big meals, so I see him eating and want to indulge, he eats only healthy food0
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the hardest
part is the drinking alcohol
It's hot I am thirsty and there is so much booze. I like to drink. I had one apple cider cooler yesterday,so good. Tonight , I will probably do the same except everyone else is wasted,.0 -
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One thing I've heard of people doing at parties and so on is to have a glass with something like sparkling water or juice in it, but then to add a cocktail umbrella or a couple of olives to make it look like they're drinking spirits or some sort of cocktail. It stops other people bugging them about why they're not drinking, or trying to push more alcohol on them, because it looks like they are drinking!
At least if you're not drinking as much as everyone else you might remember the evening when no one else does... Take photos for blackmail purposes? 1 -
I don't sell ideal protein. I don't recommend it. My friend
And I just started it together two weeks ago. It is junk food with a lot of protein in it. I usually don't eat that junk food even if it is high in protein,so I have cheated by eating blueberries, etc. It's basically high protein, low carb. Those high protein and low carb diets are suppose to put you in ketosis.0 -
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So yeah, I have to be careful. I have been eating a lot of bison sausages and chicken breast, salad. But for me, I have a problem with portion control. I never feel full and late at night I eat to stay awake0
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I should do what you said and join in some activity. I don't move enough. Yesterday 6000 steps, no exercise. I know weight loss is slow2lbs a week for me usually, so I don't want to gain 5 lbs this weekend. You know for me the ideal protein diet is more about making the commitment
To my friend and paying the money 390.00. If you get together with a friend and make a serious commitment, I am sure it's the same results. Don't buy ideal protein and waste your money. Just find an accountability partner❤️. I am enjoying myself., it is my husbands family reunion. Thanks . I do worry that I will be deeply depressed if I gain 5lbs,so I should take care of myself. Eat healthy, limit ooze
At least this year, I won't be the pass out loud drunk. Good role model, I am. Yay0 -
allyalexandria wrote: »I should do what you said and join in some activity. I don't move enough. Yesterday 6000 steps, no exercise. I know weight loss is slow2lbs a week for me usually, so I don't want to gain 5 lbs this weekend. You know for me the ideal protein diet is more about making the commitment
To my friend and paying the money 390.00. If you get together with a friend and make a serious commitment, I am sure it's the same results. Don't buy ideal protein and waste your money. Just find an accountability partner❤️. I am enjoying myself., it is my husbands family reunion. Thanks . I do worry that I will be deeply depressed if I gain 5lbs,so I should take care of myself. Eat healthy, limit ooze
At least this year, I won't be the pass out loud drunk. Good role model, I am. Yay
You think losing 2lbs a week a slow?1 -
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Checkout my daughter in the back seat. Haha0
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Tonight I am going to do the bathroom thing at desert. Brilliant
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Dessert . HAhA. Spelling . Oops0
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