If you work really hard, it might happen. Happens to me every few weeks, I get a 5 lb loss in a week.

If you haven't seen your co-workers in 7 months, they aren't going to know if you only drop 5 lbs...which, in a week's time, is quite unrealistic anyway.

Why not show up looking uber-fabulous just the way you are, and then floor them 7 months from now with a more realistic weight-loss.... I can guarantee the "wow" factor 7 months from now with a 30lb loss will be much more impactful than a 5-lb loss that they won't notice anyway.

But I do agree with the previous posters too - set a mini goal for the week ahead to cut some calories. Think big - start small...or rather...think thin - start small :-)

OP here.

Thanks to everyone for the great advice.
My ride to the party backed out. Hence, I will not be going.
I just took this event to set myself a personal goal rather than to wow my teammates.

Anyways, it has almost been a week and I have lost 2 pounds.
Like you all said, I realized 5 pounds is not realistic.

Thanks for all your support.

Update your ticker and get a taxi! Enjoy the party!!