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August 11, 2006

Parties and Parties and Parties...

Some people say losing weight is easier in the summer because you can exercise outside, you go swimming, you can eat fresh fruit, etc, etc, etc. All true. But what just KILLS me every summer...parties. Weddings. Showers. Housewarming. BBQ's. Kids' birthdays, whre they only serve pizza and ice cream cake!!! For the Love Of GOD is there no end!!!

Ok, I got a little carried away. But you see my point. This weekend I have a concert, a BBQ/birthday, and a housewarming. Is it any wonder I get a little obsessive about my meal planning? Do I have a choice?

It IS possible to stay the course during parties. But it takes a lot of work, and planning. You have to talk to yourself...say SELF: this is not the last time you will ever see or eat food. You don't have to try EVERYTHING. You can even eat beforehand so you are not starving when you get there. And then, here's the other thing....you can TALK at the party instead of eat. Really. Ask questions. Play a game (note: drinking games are not as helpful here). Just stay the HECK away from the chip bowl, because you know once you dive in there, there's no going back.

I can do this. I currently weigh 196, 90 lbs down from where I started. And I want 100 down, so I will not over-indulge this weekend. Wish me luck.

Posted by Mary Elizabeth at 10:27 AM | Comments (4)