Food/ Family vent

So this weekend, I went to my cousins house out of state for a family party. Just to give you a little background, my family is not healthy. Most of them are overweight, in fact I am the thinnest of all my cousins and I struggle with my weght.
I knew going in that it would be a tough weekend food wise. Every meal was fattening and unhealthy. I love my cousin and I didn't want to offend her so I didn't say anything but it was really hard not to have more choices for food. I tried to eat as healthy as I could given what she had. I know it's just one weekend but I had to vent. I've been working really hard to get back into a weight loss frame of mind and this weekend did not help.
It was great to see my family and spend time with my cousins but it was hard food wise. OK- vent over- I feel better!

Re: Food/ Family vent

sorry you had to deal with such bad choices for the wknd. that can be tough at family gatherings and such. my family is that way too---we are all pretty chunky and health conscious food isn't something anyone thinks of. if you catch yourself in that same situation again, just eat really small portions and try and fill up on water so you can say you're full.

wtg trying to stick with your food plans though. i'm sure it was difficult!

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Italian here - My family doesn't worry about calories during the holidays or parties b/c we are all pretty weight obsessed on the average day .........

I just eat really smalll portions -
This season should help b/c I'm PG and can't consume the obscene amounts of alcohol I normally do !!!

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I had a rough time this weekend too- but it was because we had to eat out both Friday and Saturday night (an anniversary celebration on Friday and a Bday on Saturday).

I tried to make the best choices on Friday, and still went over my calorie range, and Saturday was just a disaster.

Good for you for at least trying to be healthy!! Maybe next time you could bring something with you to snack on or make a healthier side dish that you can eat.

GL!

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Thanks girls! I did try to eat the veggies she had out and lots of salad (which had dressing all over it!) but my problem is I don't have a ton of willpower when all the good stuff is right in front of me! oh well, one weekend won't mess everything up.

btw- we're italian too- there's always way too much food!