weekend :(

[eden412]

I'm so upset, i was hammering this diet slow excersise and calorie counting everyday then boom! weekend hits and i've put on the 4lb i lost!! i'm 21 and enjoy nights out then a takeaway when i'm drunk then a load of crap on 'hangover day' i have no motivation and see no end to my weight!

[AbiPanda]

I honestly think it's not worth beating yourself up on, you can however still enjoy your nights out by both cutting back a bit and not doing it as often. There's no reason you're not allowed to enjoy yourself, you're more likely to fail if you cut out everything fun from your life, and you won't gain everything back in one night! At most it's probs just a lot of liquid, which is easier to lose again anyway. xx

[eden412 in reply to AbiPanda]

sorry i've not been online since i posted this! thanks hun! i've managed to loose 2lb again since this post which is good just feeling disheartened i've stopped drinking for 2 weeks just to see what happens with my weight. xxx

[Penel]

Perhaps rethink the amount of alcohol you are drinking? Can you have a good time without getting drunk?

[eden412 in reply to Penel]

not really! haha liquid courage for me

[Hidden]

Hey I totally understand how you feel - nights out can be the recipe for disaster when drunk you decides it's fine to stuff your face with chips and then the hangover cravings are the worst!

I had a night out last weekend and although I went completely over the top I tried to think more about what I was drinking and opted for drinks with fewer calories and managed to steer clear of the takeaway (although I did have toast when I got in but the damage was limited!) and the next day I probably did overeat too but I promised myself I would get straight back to it the day after!

Basically what I'm trying to say is that it is possible to still have fun and treat ourselves as long as we accept that we will probably put on a couple of pounds in the process and not give up because of it! It's all about being honest with ourselves about what we are putting in our body!

[eden412 in reply to Hidden]

sorry i've not been online since i posted this! yeah you're right i think i need to drink low calorie drinks and not walk past the takeaways haha! toast is a good idea stodgy as well to soak up the drink! haha thank you xxx

[fibronfedup]

Drinking the calories is one of the ways calories sneak up on us, maybe try diet drinks with spirits instead of alco pops or cocktails. Or only have a couple drinks and then stick to water loads of dancing will soon burn off the extra calories. Avoid takeaways at the end of the night, if your normally hungry maybe pre plan a snack ready for when you get in so you can avoid the takeaways and healthier snacks available during your hangover. Another thing would be to adjust your calories so you eat less during the week and extra for a night out. Its all about trial and error. You will find what works for you as everybody is different. Stay strong you will find your way

[eden412 in reply to fibronfedup]

sorry i've not been online since i posted this! ooh thats a good idea! i could nip to tesco and get something good and healthy to eat for the night!! yeah i think i'll go onto vodka and soda water, i drinks pints of cider and black so its really terrible!! thanks for the advice xxx

[fibronfedup in reply to eden412]

No problem anytime

[Wanabe]

Aww eden, I remember being 21 and there's no way you can stay away from the alcopops when all your mates are bevvying up and having a good time....nothing worse at that age (or any actually!) when you are stone cold sober and you watch the party from the outside. If your'e going to party weekends try to steer clear of the take away on the way home, difficult I know as that's when you REALLY want a kebab! If not possible resign yourself to weekend binges (try keep it to one night only), and spend Sunday drinking loads of healthy home made veg soup (to hydrate and help that hangover) and get back on track Monday. There's no miracle cure I'm afraid...alcohol takes over the mind and the diet! Ain't life a bitch!!

[eden412 in reply to Wanabe]

hahaha yes life is a bitch!! and so is pizza! haha thank you for your advice yeah i'm gonna get something from tesco for when i get home next time i go out and try and steer away haha veg soup i love! i make a good'n to hehe! i will be a size 16 soon! xxx