Invited out to eay

MommyBea · April 2012

So I got invited to my boss's place for a potluck supper...and well i know it was hard to not fill my plate right full and eat too much..which i did for sure. Im just wondering how u all handle things like this and not by saying no??

cmriverside · April 2012

What are your options? Stay home and eat salad, or participate in life?

The rest of your life is going to be full of these kinds of events. Develope a strategy that works for you ....eat beforehand, don't eat at all, exercise more, obsess and make everyone roll their eyes, don't worry about it. . . learn to spread calories out a few days before and after. . .

kpittman0612 · April 2012

Get in an extra workout. Watch your calories a bit more the day before and after. There are always going to be temptations and parties and stuff going on. You have to be able to enjoy it but then get right back on track! Don't stress over one day!

quill16 · April 2012

I usually turn down meals like that , but if do go I stick strickly to veggies only and add some protein if I can find it. It took a while for me to get to the point of watching others fill their plate while i filled up on green and water to drink. I usually try to take the veggie plate to a potluck so I know there is something for me to eat.

LReneeWalker · April 2012

Judging by the one last night.... I overeat!

katemme · April 2012

pot lucks usually have pretty bad food anyway (looking/tasting), how about bring a dish like vegetables or salad, or maybe little sandwiches you know you can eat.

mamitosami · April 2012

Bring something you can for sure eat, shrimp ring, salad with stuff to add to it. Go for the proteins and veggies and treat yourself to one or two treat-ish things and be done. Focus on the company and not the food. I always bring the boring veggie tray... but you know what, it's always empty when everyone leaves... like the other poster said, just make up for in the days ahead and after the day... Enjoy!!