Getting through birthday parties

[Rachel412 116]

We're having a small sleepover for my 7 year old's birthday tonight. I baked her cupcakes, and I won't lie, I did lick a couple of spoons in the process. dinner is gonna be pizza, but I'm still in the mushy stage, so it looks like I'll be feasting on leftover taco meat and refried Beans. LOL! So classy!

If anyone has any tips for getting through situations like this, I'd like to hear them. I'm post-surgery and pre-fill so I'm definitely dealing with hunger in-between my mandated meals.

[Dave_NW 92]

Try eating before the party food starts? Drink lots of liquids instead of eating the party stuff? I'm thinking Protein Shakes. Then just lay on the willpower?

Good luck!

Dave

[Rachel412 116]

Thanks! I did end up eating before the party, which helped. I took one bite of a cupcake and that was plenty.

[Dave_NW 92]

Thanks! I did end up eating before the party, which helped. I took one bite of a cupcake and that was plenty.

Good for you! Sometimes it's all a matter of keeping things in perspective. Hope the kids had a great party.

Dave

[Cindy C 150]

Rachel, everything is fine in moderation. You should be able to have a piece of your own child's birthday cake!

[brbm6 6]

I went to a birthday party for a friends daughter this weekend and drank about 5 cups of Water before! But, I did take a very small bite of my daughters cake. I think moderation is key, so no food is off limits. I just have to make sure to have ONE bite! I keep reminding myself the weight lost is so much better than any food I can eat!

[kshallow 9]

I hear you!! My sons bday was yesterday and every time I walked by the cake after it was cut I kept slicing off a thin piece cause it tasted sooooo good! I have yet to figure out how to navigate these in your face temptations. Moderation is tougher than all or nothing for me