When no one else in your social circle is dieting but you are, life can get pretty hard. Friends can mean well but can also unwittingly do a lot of damage.
Your buddies want to go out and have fun; eating scrumptious foods, drinking tons of alcohol and basically being wild. You can’t do just anything, because you don’t want to cheat on your diet. But that doesn’t mean you can’t or don’t want to have fun.
First, it is important to know where you’re going. Know the menus of the restaurants you plan to visit, so you know what you’re going to get beforehand and don’t run into any nasty surprises. Most places have their menus online, so this step shouldn’t be that difficult.
Stay true to yourself. It doesn’t matter how much someone tries to persuade you to do otherwise, if you stick your guns then you can resist it. Don’t give in to temptation.
Take it all in stride. Don’t get irritated or angry that they are trying to get you to eat barbecued ribs; that would just mess up the evening. Smile, play along, and order what YOU want to order.
If there is drinking going on, be aware of your calorie intake (as well as how drunk you are). Some alcoholic drinks actually quite fattening, and staying away from these kinds of drinks is essential if you’re on a diet.
Always go for the light drinks, like vodka and tonic. These are low in calories and serve the same purposes as more fattening drinks.
Remember the point of being out is not just to eat food and drink alcohol; it is to spend time with your friends. You can always hang out with friends and still stick to your diet by knowing the planned and adhering to them.
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