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Old 10-19-2008, 09:33 PM   #1  
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Hi there 20-somethings! I'm 24 and just joined 3fc.

Tomorrow's my weigh-in and I'm super-nervous. This week and next week are super rough. I'm out of town for interviews and have to buy meals instead of making good stuff at home. And every interview I do, they take you out for a 3 course meal. Luckily, the places I am staying have a gym. But was wondering how any other young professionals/interviewing people out there deal with making good decisions during this already stressful time?

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Old 10-19-2008, 10:51 PM   #2  
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You can keep healthy snacks with you (granola bars, apples, nuts, etc.) so you don't get too hungry and make a poor decision or over-eat. Also, if you know where you will be eating you can look ahead at the menu and plan a healthy meal that way. If you can't look ahead, then maybe you can set guidelines for yourself (salads for lunch, veggies not fries with dinner, etc.)... Good Luck! xoxoxo
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Old 10-19-2008, 10:57 PM   #3  
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Hahaha, I love that your name is a lolcatz quip. I'm gonna call you Lolcatz from now on.

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Oooh, eating out in restaurants can be dicey when you're trying to stay OP (On-Plan). Sometimes it's helpful to look up a menu online (if the restaurant has one) so you can be prepared to order something healthy that fits whatever weight loss plan you're adhering to? Or if you're feeling completely incapable of staying completely healthy for the whole meal, at least maybe commit to making one or two healthy choices per meal-- instead of a garlic bread appetizer, have a salad. If you're REALLY feeling that burger, or (insert other yummy but fattening food), then maybe sacrifice those fries and get steamed veggies on the side instead. (Actually, a surprising number of restaurants have steamed a random assortment of whatever vegetables they have on hand for me, despite it not being on the menu when I ask...)

Anyhow, those are my suggestions!!! I wish you TONS of luck with your interviews, and I hope that all the bouncing around and staying in hotels and eating out at restaurants won't be too rough on ya!

[Edit: Ami's idea about snacking a little bit before-hand so you don't overeat is a good one, too!]

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Old 10-19-2008, 11:05 PM   #4  
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Welcome to the forum. You'll find a lot of support here.

I think Jebb and Ami hit most of my suggestions. I would just stress that it's ok to order pickey, I do it all the time, and if people ask say I like food to be prepared the way that I want it and this is how I think it taste best.
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Water and apples help me threw a lot
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Old 10-19-2008, 11:42 PM   #6  
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hi, i dont really have any advice but i just wanted to say welcome, and i love your user name!!
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Old 10-20-2008, 02:18 AM   #7  
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im deading my weigh in this week....
its getting more like i only weigh twice a week and i dont feel very secure or safe doing it at the moment....
im on hols the week after this one - for three days, im so guna av to stay active!....
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