I have a problem. When I'm visiting my mom in weekends we always sit down for a family dinner... And this is usually the break point of the weekly diet...

First of all, my family eats a lot of carbs and I'm tired of trying to change it....
And , When you're trying to avoid it your mom starts telling you "Why won't yuo eat the XXXX..... ? Try this , try that..."

It's imposibble to get out of there without extra punds....

What can I do ???????
Does it happen to any of you ?

Hi Mattt!

Here's my experience with my mother-in-law. I think it might help you!

I have the same problem at my mother-in-law's house. She's a FABULOUS cook and baker. Everything she makes is so good I want to eat the whole bowl of everything! I went up to her several years ago when I began my weight loss journey and told her what I just told you. I explained that I would LOVE to just eat and eat and eat, but to get to my personal weight loss goal I just CAN'T! I told her that I would eat from a dessert plate and have a small portion of everything. I would eat S-L-O-W-L-Y (a HUGE feat for me!) and enjoy every mouthful! I would be paying attention to the great family conversation and actually HEARING what everyone was saying. I also would be STAYING within my calorie limits! She hugged me and thanked me for complimenting her food. Things have been great ever since! I periodically need to remind her about my new portion sizes, but I know that since I am eating EVERYTHING (just in smaller portions), she is not offended.

I have found that there is ALWAYS a way around a problem. You just have to keep your eye on your ultimate goal (losing the weight).

Cheryl

I'd just try loading my plate with the better selections and selecting a small portion of the other stuff. And since you know about this in advance, have a small snack beforehand so you're not quite as hungry and won't eat as much while there.

The snack thing always backfires on me...hunger has very little to do with it. (And I have a huge appetite anyway)

I would alot a few extra calories, take larger portions of the healthy stuff and a very very small portion of the other stuff if you can eat just a little.