March 22, 2008
This is a fun-filled fiesta weekend for me and my BF. He’s home (yay!) after a week on the road, and we have a shindig tonight and one tomorrow. I really enjoy these celebrations except for the eating and drinking. It’s so hard to stay the course in party mode.
Last weekend, I tried not eating or drinking alcohol. That was an abysmal failure. It just made me outrageously cranky, and I ended up picking a fight with my BF over foolishness. We got through it okay, but I realized that I have to allow myself a bit of wiggle room. I have to be able to let loose and relax a little. I hold myself to such strict standards generally that it can become oppressive. Gotta break free every once in a while.
So, this weekend, rum & diet cokes are on the menu. Instead of indulging in an hors d’oeuvres or two, I will imbibe a drink or two… but no food. That’s my compromise. I’ve come too far to sabotage my success in a weekend.
I’m also going to bring my own diet soda with me to the parties. That way, I know I’ll have what I like and what fits my plan. They can provide the booze; I’ll provide the mixer.
It’s all good, and I will be a lot less fussy in the long run!
Entry Filed under: about me, relationships. Tags: partying while dieting.
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