Feeling sorry for myself and want to curl into a ball in the corner. Getting ready to do my workout so will have to brave the rain as I can't seem to skip inside anymore. But a nice hot bath after that will make it all worth it.
The bleah part is not the exercise as I like what that is doing to my body. My face is leaner too. It's the thought of having to go out tomorrow for lunch with friends. It's easy to say "eat before you go out", but I have to sit there and drink my water and face other people all drinking lots of wine and eating delicious food in front of me. If I was brave enough to take my scales and weigh out all my food then I would, but I can't face the scrutiny. I have read enough of other peoples blogs to know that you have all gone through something similar. But just wondering if my fear of going out and maybe jeopardising what I have achieved so far and hence my desire to avoid all social situations is normal. I also have a large event on Friday next week, but somehow that doesn't seem as bad in my mind as it will be a buffet and I can float around and avoid the food section. Water in a wine glass also helps. What do you do when you go out?
I feel your pain, I've been out for pre dinner drinks a couple of times and then go home missing the best bit. deep joy
ReplyDeleteWell, it's always an interesting topic of conversation (or at least it is for 5 minutes and then you can get on with normal topics). I'm sure tempted to take my scale in future too, but figure at a pinch I can eyeball a lean bit of meat, some pasta and just order steamed veggies off the menu if necessary.
ReplyDeleteI think just asking the restaurant to make you some grilled fish an vegetables (while weird) is not as bad as not joining it at all. Yes, you won't be 100% compliant but you can't give up every social outing either.
PS Ironically the challenge word to post this comment is "burger". Bamn you Blogspot!
Good luck for tomorrow. Its my sons 3rd birthday party tomorrow and all Pete and myself will be having is soda water and fruit. The cake looks delicious too :(
ReplyDeleteLike yourself I have resisted all social situations up until now - I think maybe we will have to get over the embarrassment of getting our scales out at the table.
Ha ha re the burger.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pete for making me feel better, and Noel for making me laugh. Maybe trying to eyeball it is a good idea. I am more likely to ere on the lower side though, which may be better than eating too much.
I have been out to lunch. I just spoke to the chef who was kind enough to put all dressings and sauces on the side. I chose fish and salad with a vege soup.
ReplyDeleteI did give into a dessert tasting plate though.
Where are you going?
We're going to TY Harbour. Thank you, you've just inspired me to look up the menu on the internet. Could either have the Grilled snapper with tomato ginger sauce and sauteed spinach (ask for that to be sauteed in a teeny bit of olive oil not butter) and leave the sauce, plus a side dish of more veggies if they have it. Otherwise, a safer bet might be Caesar salad (with smoked chicken+200）minus the dressing (bring that from home). I now see that there are options. I was just finding it all insurmountable.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for all your support and suggestions.