bachlor party.....please help

[cgdat136]

a very good friend of mine is getting married an i have been invited to his bachelor party tonight. of course i accepted, i had too. we all know the typical disregard for diet and such that occurs during such events. i have come to the realization that i am gonna have to bend the rules slightly tonight. i don't want to but.....well, i can probably get through the formal dinner part of the evening but beyond that......i know i will be tempted by those appetizer-like foods and alcohal, although i really do not drink that much. as i am writing i am thinking this out, is red wine acceptable during induction, or any atkins phase?! maybe i could have a few glasses of red wine rather than more caloric alcohalic beverages that may induce cravings etc. oh jeez, just lemme say it with regret and please forgive me sally, i know you have spoken to me about mentioning foods on this board, someone is gonna invariably order NACHOS.....and that is a weakness of mine. i used to sit here, at home in front of the TV.....and make them the best i could. i think that was part of the initial problem that recently saw me gain more pounds than necessary.

if anyone can.....please provide me with some motivation, suggestion and guidance going into this evening. again, i couldn't refuse the invitation as this is a good friend of mine.

[*Emma*]

Nachos are a huge DONT DO IT! okay? just dont, if you must have something snacky, eat nuts... but really, if you eat before you go, you shouldnt need to snack right? and it wont matter if somethings at dinner are "illegal" because you'll already be full.

Alcohol, no, nothings available on induction, but it you're gonna drink as it sounds like you are, stick with wines or spirits. stay away from the beer!

Disclaimer: This is NOT how Atkins should be done, but its the best option if you're going to do it anyway.

[cgdat136]

i can't just say no to a good friends bachelor party can i?

[*Emma*]

Theres no need to say no, but theres no need to use it as an excuse to cheat either!

[qbu]

I agree with Emma...eat before you go...you'll be full and only have a little at the dinner.

Alcohol isn't allowed until run 5 of OWL, so as far as drinking goes...you could always volunteer to be the designated driver...that way, you have an excuse for not drinking. You want to get your friend home safely.

Best of luck tonight.

Alcohol isn't allowed until run 5 of OWL.

[sallyseachange]

I'll join the chorus of "don'ts", and ditto the advice you've already had here.
These sorts of parties are difficult it's true, but not impossible. Just think how great you'll feel the day after, if you stick to plan and come through unscathed... and how horrid/disappointed you'll feel if you don't. Ask yourself if it's worth sabotaging your efforts so far.

Whatever you decide, have fun at the party.

[cgdat136]

i have been pondering such options all day......i am gonna try to be good tonight.

[woodym]

Eating before you get there certainly helps. Abstinance is always best, as the many women of ADBB point out, but: it's good to have a backup plan, safety net, "bend but not break" option if you feel up against it.

Bear in mind that (dry) red wine has about 4 carbs in a glass, white wine about 2. Chicken wings are not a bad way to go if you must have a bar snack. Most of what's on nachos or pizza isn't too bad carb-wise except for the actual chips. Good luck, and bring plenty of dollar bills.

[cgdat136]

didnt know that thanks......i will have white wine tonight instead of red wine, beer or hard liquor.

[woodym]

Strictly speaking, hard liquors with zero-carb mixers are zero carbs, less than white wine. But I think it's easier to spin out of control on the hard booze. You don't want to wake up next morning with an empty pie tin in your bed.