I went out of town this weekend because I had to attend 2 bridal showers. I was gone for 2 days, surrounded by coffee milkshakes, punch, strawberry shortcake, sugar cookies, spinach dip in a breadbowl, chocolate covered strawberries, and all things of that sort. I didn't cheat at all! At the first shower I had a couple cherry tomatoes and a piece of celery. At the second one I had a couple strawberry slices with a tiny tiny tiny drop of cool whip.

In order to avoid cheating, I stayed away from the food tables and asked friends to grab me something. I also kept telling myself that there was nothing there that would taste as good as being thin is going to feel!

When I went out to lunch with my friends they all got low-fat sandwiches with low fat cottage cheese. I enjoyed a caesar salad with real dressing and chicken! Who has the better WOE?

HEY CONGRATS AND GOOD FOR YOU! It's so hard to go places with all of the tempting foods but YOU DID IT!!

Isn't it the best feeling in the world when you've conquered a situation that you knew would be a challenge?!?! For me, nothing more excilerating then being able to stay strong and avoid temptation.

Congrats again - great strategy of avoinding the food tables. I always try to go to these types of events on a full stomach.

As for eating out, I find it's alot easier on this plan then any other I've tried.

I'll think of you next time I'm tempted.

Tiffany