Mood: Jittery
Weight Loss Status: 18.6 lbs
This weekend I attended the first wedding since my surgery. It was extremely difficult to resist temptations, especially with all of the alcohol and sweets. Here are some pointers I wish I had known before this weekend:
- Stay hydrated. Drinking water will help you to avoid getting an alcoholic beverage or sugary punch. If anyone offers to get you a drink, try "I'm pacing myself," "I'm the designated driver," "My medication doesn't let me drink," etc.
- Avoid the dessert table. If you can't avoid it, find a cookie with dark chocolate chips to nibble on or pudding.
- At the buffet, use the "3 minute rule." When eating something with unknown nutritional information, take a small bite and wait three minutes before proceeding. This will let you know if your stomach will be able to handle a few more bites.
- Have a buffer. Having a buddy who knows about your eating situation can help you out a lot. Use them to get you water refills, scope out the buffet before you visit it, and run interference when guests offer you a drink or food.
- Find a task to do. It's overwhelming to sit down and watch the other guests eat and drink alcoholic beverages all night. I found it incredibly restless. If this happens, find a helpful "task" to do at the reception, like taking pictures.
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