Oh why do I do the things I do?

I am a very social person and my core group of friends go out often. Probably a "happy hour" about once every couple of weeks. Although I know I should not drink alcohol I still do on these social occassions. The problem is I forget or ignore all the rules when we do. Especially, the do not drink with your meals rules...I will sit there and munch on the appetizers, drinking the whole time. I really notice that when I do this I am able to eat soooo much more. So, last night I gave into old bad habits and on the way home I stopped for a McDonalds cheeseburger - what was I thinking? It was 12:30am and I am munching on this burger in the car? So, if I am honest I am not gonna stop having a drink every once in awhile but I MUST stop eating at the same time. I must stop making bad choices on what I do eat. Appetizers are not a good choice! I ate a fish taco last night for dinner which is not bad but in combination with everything else...Yikes. It just seems as time progresses my body is allowing me to pu**** much more...it scares me. Why does my pouch remind me it's there when I am eating good solid proteins but not when I am drinking Margarita's and downing chips and salsa? Crazy. Now tonight I have to attend an awards banquet...$60.00 buffett and bar. I have done really well. I am only 10lbs from goal...never had a plateau...exercise with a trainer 3xper week but this "social habit" is my biggest hurdle. I just needed to put it in writing. I know what to do about it. It just sometimes helps to write it down. Thanks for listening.

So you're really just purging your soul here? Be Well and enjoy your dinner banquet. Be Well, ANDI

10lbs from goal - well you're obviously doing something right! The way I see it is this is a life time thing. We need to learn how to live with our new pouches, which in my book doesn't mean eating perfectly all the time. Are you going out every night drinking and eating? No, so the odd night I personally think is ok. As long as it is in moderation and not all the time. We are not saints and cannot expect ourselves to be perfect all the time. Enjoy and then make amends the next few days...or be prepared beforehand and eat moderatley in preparation of the additional calories you are going to consume. Healthy eating is a balance act. This is only my opinion, but for me it is a way of life that I can live with instead of beating myself up each time I 'go off the rails'. Now, I do get on my case when it's not occassionally and becomes habitual and routine like my recent carb snacking!!!

So true...thanks for the words of wisdom.

Trish- We have been through WAYYY too much for you to be pulling that crap!! I know you are doing great and I am so proud of you... call me sometime!

10 from goal says that while you are feeling guilty, you are making fantastic progress. I would not beat myself up if I were you. sounds like a little drinking and snacking are not having a negative impact and that is the ultimate goal. just think moderation. ;) enjoy the $60/plate dinner. sounds swanky Kat [Photographer & Mom of 5] [[ Some people are like slinkies, they don't really have a purpose, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.]] 275/247/150 start/surgery/goal