i think one of the toughest things about weight watchers is handling gatherings...parties, dinners, etc. basically, anytime you get together with friends and family. i think it's so tough because those gatherings are generally centered around food. and wine. and more food. ....and more wine ;)
tonight, i've got my first american idol gathering of the season... usually, a large group of us meets up at somebody's house for a potluck of sorts. tonight, it's dinner prior to idol. bar-b-que chicken, potatoes, and a veggie. okay, so maybe that doesn't sound so bad. but that's just dinner. however, let's think about the before and after. before dinner=LOADS of finger foods (chips/veggies/dips/cheese/crackers/etc.). after dinner=LOADS of wine. so, how do i go about being the "healthy" one?
some ideas: eat dinner before i go. eat dinner there, but make sure i'm aware of portions/ingredients/prep. bring my own beverage(s) (water/diet soda). chew gum (side note: i've been chewing SO much gum lately that my jaw is sore!! can you say ridiculous?!?) any other suggestions? i want to partake in the fun of the evening, but does that mean that i have to eat and drink like everyone else???
i'll let you know how it goes!
~woo
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haha... so sorry about your sore jaw. you crack me up.
ReplyDeletei am the worst at parties. they are so hard for me. i have one on saturday again and i am dreading it once again.
idol parties!? so fun! another reason i wish we lived near each other.
great talking to you last night. love you.