I weighed in at Weight Watchers this morning and was rather pleased to see I lost 2.8 pounds last week for a total loss of 6 pounds since May 3. Mindful eating and increased activity is definitely paying off!
Of course, picnic season begins this weekend with our family Memorial Day picnic and I'm a bit worried that it will be hard to make good dietary choices when surrounded by burgers dripping with cheese and salads swimming in mayonnaise. And the devilled eggs! Curse you, deliciously devilish eggs!
I've been told to bring pasta salad and a dessert so I can, at least, make sure those dishes fit in my diet. The pasta salad will be mayonnaise-based, but I will use light mayo cut with 0% Greek yoghurt. I'll also use whole grain pasta and pack the salad with vegetables and black beans. Dessert is easier as I'm already known for bringing diabetic-friendly desserts so we'll have sugar-free brownies and fresh berries.
I know, I know ... it's a picnic. A special occasion. No need to get so worked up about a little food.
It's just ... I'm fat. Much of my family is fat. They have health issues. I have health issues. And I believe some of our shared issues are diet related. So family food has become a big deal for me. And so I ask you, People of the Internets, how do I side-step family food bombs without bringing up my own lifestyle changes (I'm just not ready to discuss them yet) or sounding like the Food Police?
24 May 2011
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Oof! That's a tough one when you're not ready to discuss your changes. Can you play the not-feeling-well card? "Sorry, Grandma: I'm just not feeling 100%. I'll take some home with me... "
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the great loss, too! That's awesome. :)
Good luck, and welcome to HYC!
Congratulations on your losses! Family meals are so hard. I tend to tell people that I'm on a diet and that if I have just one bite I'm afraid that I wouldn't be able to stop. My family is really supportive about me losing weight, and usually respects my wishes. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteI've heard fat cancer works, but I've never been brave enough to play that one off. Going to my mom's this weekend as it is my birthday. I've got her interested in low carb dieting. So the plan is to eat low carb. However just about every thing she keeps briging up that we should make is definitely not low carb. Like your weekend, should be plenty interesting! :) If there is enough people you might be able to play the I'm busy people mingling with a full plate, so much so that they miss out on the fact you aren't eating most of it, and hey toss the dog the goodies when nobody is looking...lol.
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