I know a lot of people have trouble with staying on plan over the weekend. Normally, since my husband works weekends, I stay pretty close to the same schedule. We have four children (ages 12 - 1), so they like to eat at the same times, and stay active.
Well, this weekend, we are going out of town for DH's folks' 50th Anniversary. Talk about STRESS. All six of us are staying in a tiny hotel room in a small town, I'm NOT the favorite of his sisters (I like his Mom for 1, they don't), and the food...Buffet on Saturday night, luncheon on Sunday, reception with cake...AAAHHH!!!
I also won't get my workout in on Sunday which sorta gripes me. DH wants to stay until 6pm or so...we have a 2.5hr drive home...and the next day is Monday with my babysitting clients coming at 7am.
Between my SIL's not liking me, managing 4 children through the drive & hotel & events, and the food, I'm very worked up about this trip.
I'm going to bring some protein bars and stay away from food that I can't eat (even if it means not eating anything but the protein bars). I'm going to bring plenty of activities for the kids - maybe I'll even buy a couple new coloring books or a new DVD. And I am planning on SMILING even though this is a total nightmare for me. I love my in-laws, they are really beautiful people, and I'm happy to celebrate with them.
Thanks for letting me get that off my chest!
Any other suggestions would be well received!!