Going to a party, don't know what to do.
 

I am going to a party for my bible study group at someones house, it's sort of a housewarming party type thing as well. I know there will be alot of finger food snacks and cheetos type snacks. I can resist the temptation but I don't want to have to explain to everyone I am not eating them because I am trying to lose weight, it's just not something I want to bring up. What should I do?

You could fib and say you'd just had a large meal?
Or take a healthy option like a fruit or veggie tray just to be nice and then stick to that.

I second taking your own plate of something

A) it's polite to take something along anyway and

B) It gives you a healthy option you know will be available and that you can fall back on.

Losing weight is also a long term commitment... don't be afraid to enjoy life a little along the way. I'm going to dinner at my sisters tonight for her birthday and I know there will be things there I shouldnt eat. I'll be taking some dips and rice crackers which I know I can have a few of and wont hurt the budget. However i will be indulging in a glass or two of red because hey, its a special occasion and being healthy is for life.

I don't want to be miserable while I'm here!

Have a great time! :D

Oh and you dont have to have a reason for not wanting to eat something. Just don't - you don't need to explain yourself to anyone.

Thanks everyone!

I agree with everything above - bring something healthy that you can snack on (because its polite as well as so you're covered) and eat something before hand so you're not terribly hungry.

Originally Posted by Lyria:
I second taking your own plate of something

A) it's polite to take something along anyway and

B) It gives you a healthy option you know will be available and that you can fall back on.

Losing weight is also a long term commitment... don't be afraid to enjoy life a little along the way. I'm going to dinner at my sisters tonight for her birthday and I know there will be things there I shouldnt eat. I'll be taking some dips and rice crackers which I know I can have a few of and wont hurt the budget. However i will be indulging in a glass or two of red because hey, its a special occasion and being healthy is for life.

I don't want to be miserable while I'm here!

Have a great time! :D

Oh and you dont have to have a reason for not wanting to eat something. Just don't - you don't need to explain yourself to anyone.

I completely agree with everything said here!!

Being gluten free I NEVER eat stuff other people prepare unless they are EXTREMELY experienced in GF cooking. So I'm in that kind of situation quite a lot. I just bring something to share (so I know something there is safe) and eat beforehand. It's rare that someone even notices and if they do a short explanation is enough. They're there for other things! Have fun!

purple is genius. fruit and veggie tray all the way. its good for you, its good for everyone there.