MUAC for 3/14:
Tracked: no - was doing well but gave up after we were invited over to a friend's house for drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and ultimately pizza
Under: no
Exercised: yes - 20 minutes walking the pooch. At least I did this one right!

This weekend we had get-togethers with a couple of friends for the first time in a long time, and I gave up on eating well. The only thing I can do is try to do better the rest of this week. Any tips for managing social visits in the future? I have a hard time with this and with restaurant foods, where there is no calorie count. We haven't done much of either since the pandemic, but as we get more comfortable going out, this will be a pressing issue.

richmondwriter wrote: »

MUAC for 3/14:
Tracked: no - was doing well but gave up after we were invited over to a friend's house for drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and ultimately pizza
Under: no
Exercised: yes - 20 minutes walking the pooch. At least I did this one right!

This weekend we had get-togethers with a couple of friends for the first time in a long time, and I gave up on eating well. The only thing I can do is try to do better the rest of this week. Any tips for managing social visits in the future? I have a hard time with this and with restaurant foods, where there is no calorie count. We haven't done much of either since the pandemic, but as we get more comfortable going out, this will be a pressing issue.

@richmondwriter First, so glad (and jealous) that you are socializing again!! One weekend isn't going to ruin you. Having said that here are some of my coping strategies.

For socializing at home or at a friend's house - (you can take these along to a friend's, great hostess gift)
- make low cal and / or low carb snacks. Cheese & pepperoni (I like turkey pepperoni), veggies & dip (bell peppers, cauliflower, celery)
- have low cal and or low carb drinks. I love a margarita but if I'm going out I'll switch to pinot grigio to save both calories and carbs
- ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS have a glass or bottle of water handy. Take a sip before or after every bite or drink. That will keep you from downing a glass of wine just because you're thirsty.

For going out I try to drink a glass or 2 of water and have a light healthy high protein snack before I go. That way I'm not hungry when I arrive and throw caution to the wind. If I know where I'm going beforehand I look up their menu online and plan my attack. If you've made up your mind there's no need to look at the tantalizing pictures on the menu.

Again...ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS have a glass or bottle of water handy. Order that before your beverage of choice and keep it filled.

If you are "forced" to eat the pizza ...enjoy it! Just try not to eat 4 or 5 slices and get back to normal the next day.

DaffyGirl88 wrote: »

richmondwriter wrote: »

MUAC for 3/14:
Tracked: no - was doing well but gave up after we were invited over to a friend's house for drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and ultimately pizza
Under: no
Exercised: yes - 20 minutes walking the pooch. At least I did this one right!

This weekend we had get-togethers with a couple of friends for the first time in a long time, and I gave up on eating well. The only thing I can do is try to do better the rest of this week. Any tips for managing social visits in the future? I have a hard time with this and with restaurant foods, where there is no calorie count. We haven't done much of either since the pandemic, but as we get more comfortable going out, this will be a pressing issue.

@richmondwriter First, so glad (and jealous) that you are socializing again!! One weekend isn't going to ruin you. Having said that here are some of my coping strategies.

For socializing at home or at a friend's house - (you can take these along to a friend's, great hostess gift)
- make low cal and / or low carb snacks. Cheese & pepperoni (I like turkey pepperoni), veggies & dip (bell peppers, cauliflower, celery)
- have low cal and or low carb drinks. I love a margarita but if I'm going out I'll switch to pinot grigio to save both calories and carbs
- ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS have a glass or bottle of water handy. Take a sip before or after every bite or drink. That will keep you from downing a glass of wine just because you're thirsty.

For going out I try to drink a glass or 2 of water and have a light healthy high protein snack before I go. That way I'm not hungry when I arrive and throw caution to the wind. If I know where I'm going beforehand I look up their menu online and plan my attack. If you've made up your mind there's no need to look at the tantalizing pictures on the menu.

Again...ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS have a glass or bottle of water handy. Order that before your beverage of choice and keep it filled.

If you are "forced" to eat the pizza ...enjoy it! Just try not to eat 4 or 5 slices and get back to normal the next day.

These are outstanding and well thought out tips! Thank you so very much for taking the time to write these down. Having a glass of water on hand would have really helped last night, because there were times when I did drink the wine simply because I was thirsty.

We were careful - social distancing, just a couple of people, outdoors, et al. But it still made me a bit uneasy.

3/15/2021
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes - 45 min spin class
Water: 135.2
Steps: 7,809

Monday 15 March
Track: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes

Water: 80 oz
Steps: 15,606

Beware the idea of March.

Todays Goal:
Double my steps from yesterday, just for today.

MUAC for 3/15:
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercised: no

Goal for the day: to find a day to squeeze in exercise while on a busy work day/evening.

richmondwriter wrote: »

Krysless2 wrote: »

Hi team! I have been quiet but still here reading your posts every day, trying to hang on to my motivation as best I can. I have been spending what little time I have with my daughter, who has been.. let’s just say, testing all of our boundaries as parents😬
It’s been super fun! But I am so grateful to still be here and still a part of this group. It’s comforting to know that this group will always be here.. always working together, struggling together. All wanting the same thing. It’s nice to know..when the waters are rocky I don’t have to drown in them and I don’t have to eat all of my feelings, I can come here, regroup and get back to business (as best I can anyway)

Nice to hear from you - glad you are checking in. It sounds like a challenging time, but we are here for you!

@Krysless2 Hang in there! @richmondwriter and I are both empty nesters, living proof that there is light at the end of the teenage tunnel. However long and dark the tunnel may seem when you're going through it.