Social Eating
Social eating can be a problem when trying to loose weight. The first week of this diet I avoided it all together. I needed to get a good start without any temptations. It is very easy for me to say to myself that I will enjoy a party and worry about my weight the next day and then the next day. To really loose weight, I can’t do that.
I survived the first week with no social life and decided that from here on out I would try to eat and drink in moderation at social functions. Most weight loss tips will recommend bringing your own food to social gatherings however there are times when it just doesn’t seem like the right thing to do. On Sunday this week a couple had prepared a home cooked, full Southern breakfast for all of us to partake of at our yacht club. I decided in advance that there was probably a good chance that she would have fruit and that in any case I would eat everything but in limited quantities. It worked out fine because I thought it through beforehand and followed my plan. Fortunately it was a buffet and a I was able to serve myself small quantities of each food and there was fruit too! I made sure that I had a water bottle in front of me at all times and again was glad that no one encouraged me to drink champagne. Its hard for me to turn down a drink but this diet is important and a little champagne was not what I needed. This upcoming week-end will be a challenge, 3 different eating events. Saturday afternoon, a gathering for a friend that passed away this week. Saturday night tri-tip dinner at the yacht club, and Sunday, our turn to host a Father’s Day lobster brunch at the yacht club (and I will bring fruit).
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