camping and calories

could do plenty of walking while your there, earn some cals back

just go enjoy it, make your choices and stand by them

I like bringing tin foil and fresh veggies. Just wrap them up in little pouches with seasonings and raw garlic (yum) and throw them in the fire. When they ask why you're not dining on pizzas, make something up like "I have reason to believe I'm gluten intolerant, I want to stay away from it to see if these stomach problems dissipate."

I'd also recommend bringing some healthy snacks. This will allow you to eat small quantities of "their" food, and have something to make up the difference when you're still hungry. I'm sure they'd all love if you brought some veggies and dip, too - for appetizers.

I have the exact same problem.....for me its beer and snacks that get me as our meals are always very healthy. Luckily for me...we are pretty active when we go camping...chopping wood....four wheeling...hunting etc....so I'm able to burn some of it off....however....I totally feel you on this...cuz I can't seem to ever control myself.

I guess just limit your portions and watch how much snack you eat....have one smore instead of 4...have one slice with some veggies on the side instead of 4 like I would be tempted to do cuz pizza is my favorite. As soon as you get home...make sure you get completely back on track!

Also do some walking or hiking for at least a half hour if not more just to get moving!

Good luck....I hope I could stick to my own advice!!!!

My family camps a lot, too. We do a lot of camping where we meet up with other family to enjoy the great outdoors, relax and grandparents, aunts, uncles, kids, etc. get to visit with more quality time. We always plan meals together to try to split cost of camping more evenly and so no one looks over and says, "I wish I was eating what they are."

When I am in the course of attempting to lose or watch my weight, I let the family know that I will be bringing my own food and eating differently than everyone else. My husband and kids still get to eat what everyone else is eating unless they chosse not to.

I have found that I am much more respected in my weight loss/maintenance efforts by the entire family in being honest from the beginning about what I will be eating and why. I do allow myself the "bad" things on occasion knowing the exercise efforts are boosted just from camping alone. A smores here, some potatoe salad there, maybe eggs and bacon/sausage for breakfast one day...

My suggestion is to just be honest with your friends about your concerns...you want to enjoy the camping trip, but you are on a mission to lose weight. Let them know you will bring some healthier choices, so while you may eat some of the things they have planned on the menu, YOU have choices when to "be good" and when to "splurge." You may find you get a lot more support than grief over it.

I recommend - smaller portions if you have no healthy options.

Pack some almonds/walnut, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds into Ziploc packs for every day... get some protein power bars & loads of water.

The outdoor activities are going to burn the surplus... so do not worry.

As long as you have healthy options & exercise.. just enjoy & you will be back home soon enough:)

You already look amazing.. now you will be toned, tanned & amazing:):drinker:

I would suggest bringing your own snacks/veggies and eat those before sitting down with a group eating a meal you think may be questionable. A healthy snack first can fill you up. I know if I was sitting around a campfire and cooking/eating and just hanging out, I would have a tendency to pick. So bring snacks that you can pop in - bring snack baggies of nuts, lo fat cheese sticks, healthy fruit leathers, granola, etc. We use snack bags and pack tons of them so we keep portion control.