Sounds like you have a great plan! I think any time you hit a social event with some sort of a plan you've been successful. I used to way overeat like crazy with 'free' food. It was like I was some starving person that would take advantage of the excess. It is embarrassing now to think of me at 275, first one at the buffet line, mouth watering!! *blush*
This past weekend, I went to a friends party. She is a fabulous cook and I knew the liquor and beer would be flowing freely. I planned to eat only what looked the most delicious, make it really worth it and drink in moderation. (In the past I was as out of control with my alcohol as I was with my food.) After seeing 248 last week, my off plan evening set me back 2 lbs. I'm still not back at 248 even after reducing my calories, drinking lots of green tea (usually works like a champ to get the water bloat taken care of). I know I didn't eat 7000 calories in excess so I am assuming it is the sodium still. *shrug*
I think your plan sounds more sensible than a planned off plan mini-free for all. If I could go back to this past Saturday, I'd eat a HUGE salad before I went, bring Coke Zero and have just a taste of the really good stuff. I'd still probably eat the whole yummy cupcake I had though.
Good luck, Matt. Let us know how it went.
Last edited by Michelle98272; 06-16-2010 at 10:12 AM.
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