I'm visiting my best friend for her birthday this weekend. I've been looking forward to this trip for a long time, but now, seemingly out of nowhere, I'm stressed.
1. My friend knows, in a vague way, that I've been losing "some" weight and watching what I eat. But she's been my friend for a long time, and seen me yo-yo back and forth. This is the lowest I've ever been, by far, and the first time I've stuck to it for longer than two months. I don't really think she's prepared for how much my lifestyle has changed.
2. She's already mentioned all the places she wants to eat while I'm visiting. Yikes! I can plan ahead, sure, and I don't mind eating out since it's a special occasion, but I'm not going crazy, and I'm going to be high-maintenance about what I order.
3. I used to live in this city, and I'm going to see a lot of old friends. I'm kind of nervous that no one will notice the weight loss. Gosh darn it, I want someone to say I look good!
4. Paradoxically, I don't like being the center of attention and kind of dread attention placed on the weight loss. I know, I know, I can't have it both ways! I'm not trying to be annoying, but these are my feelings as they occur to me.
Basically, I want to have fun with one of my dearest friends without food or weight becoming issues. Is this possible? What can I do/say to encourage things in that direction?
Also, it's entirely possible I'm stressing out over nothing and making a mountain out of a molehill. I really hope that's the case.