Advice on possible trouble.

Lildrew · 07-14-2011, 09:13 PM

I have some girlfriends coming into town that want me to take them to Napa. I am going to my very best to keep to protocol while they are here, but was wondering if I get stuck...is it better to try to stick to fruit options, or meat options?

For example, if I have a choice at lunch of either lunch meat or fruit (say melon and pineapple) which do you think I should choose? I don't drink so that's not a problem (can't stand the taste of it - yes, I'm weird).

Like I said, I am going to do my very best to be good, but I am panicking a bit.

These are some of my skinny (never been on a diet in their lives) friends and there is NO way I am sharing what I am doing.

Thanks for any input!!

doxielove · 07-14-2011, 09:29 PM

Obviously I can't give diet advice because so far, I am a complete failure on this thing (4 lbs in 10 days!). I just wanted to say you're not the only one who doesn't drink - I can't stand the taste of alcohol! Everyone invites me along so I can be the designated driver! lol

Trishagrrl · 07-14-2011, 09:48 PM

I would guess the lunchmeat. Especially if you can get something like 98% fat free turkey breast or something like that. A lot of times lunch meat is fairly lean. I think I'd stay away from the high sugar fruits like pineapple (though I do love pineapple!).

RedsSkinnyJeans · 07-15-2011, 05:03 AM

Absolutely the protein! I missed it - you are not doing any veggies?

As someone who travels for a living, I can tell you that the best way to go is the leanest meat on the menu- and ask them to prepare it without any oil. (This usually bears repeating to the server). Then, (and especially if this is not routine) - ask for EXTRA VEGGIES - also prepared with no oil. (If they have asparagus on the menu - you're set)

A really easy option is a Chicken Caesar Salad minus cheese and croutons, and lemon wedges on the side.

And listen, be PROUD that you are being assertive and proactive with your weight. LET YOUR WEIGHT LOSS WAR FLAG FLY!! High and proud!!

Oh - and a giant water bottle.

A lot of this is hand to mouth stuff.
In restaurants I often order club soda with lime.

(PS: I used to live in Santa Rosa)

Balance101 · 07-15-2011, 05:27 AM

I'd stick to lean proteins and veggies! You don't have to tell them about hcg, but there's nothing wrong with saying you want to lose a few pounds for your trip in October. And remember... We're watching you....LoL!

Have fun sweetie!

Lildrew · 07-15-2011, 06:56 AM

If we go to a regular restaurant I shouldn't have any problem. It's the delis at the wineries where we may have lunch that had me worried. Thanks for the input!!

RedsSkinnyJeans · 07-15-2011, 07:00 AM

Deli - Quarter pound of lean turkey sliced, served with extra lettuce. (can substitute any lean meat)
Diet coke, or water, or unsweetened tea

Next question? :-)

Oh, and the big Weight Watchers principle here would be to try to do all this withOUT being really hungry. We used to advise people that were stressed about pigging out at a party to have a baked potato or big orange before they went so they would not be operating on an empty stomach. Sort of like how it's a bad idea to shop when you are hungry.

When I was doing drops - I'd have a couple extra on a day like that.

amylou · 07-15-2011, 08:42 AM

First, can I come?

I've lived in Southern CA, Northern CA, and now in Central CA and I've never been to Napa. Wine tasting, yes...yummmmm love me some wine

If we're talking deli's, surely they could muster up a salad for you. They have lettuce, they have tomatoes...they have meat. And we're talking Napa here...famous for fresh veggies and food. Maybe talk w/ your friends and compromise that you're taking them there...you get to decide on where to eat!

BigBravesGirl · 07-15-2011, 08:48 AM

Why not research and see what each restaurant / deli offers and pick the best one or two options for your eating style, then suggest them to your friends. Surely they can find something to eat at one of those places you choose.

Abby1983 · 07-15-2011, 09:31 AM

no really amazing advice, just jealousy

i got back from my honeymoon in napa last month and cant wait to go back! what about taking them on some less food focused activities like hot air ballooning or bike riding? we also had a great time packing a picnic lunch and eating it at the vineyards. there are several that will let you do that and then you can bring your entire meal

07-14-2011, 09:13 PM	#1
Lildrew Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,070 Gallery: Lildrew Stats: 171.4/162/140 WOE: hHcg/later LC Start Date: 7/16/12	Advice on possible trouble. I have some girlfriends coming into town that want me to take them to Napa. I am going to my very best to keep to protocol while they are here, but was wondering if I get stuck...is it better to try to stick to fruit options, or meat options? For example, if I have a choice at lunch of either lunch meat or fruit (say melon and pineapple) which do you think I should choose? I don't drink so that's not a problem (can't stand the taste of it - yes, I'm weird). Like I said, I am going to do my very best to be good, but I am panicking a bit. These are some of my skinny (never been on a diet in their lives) friends and there is NO way I am sharing what I am doing. Thanks for any input!! __________________ Drew My HCG Journal Week one: (-5.6); Week two: (-1.4)(-1.4)

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07-14-2011, 09:29 PM	#2
doxielove Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 720 Gallery: doxielove Stats: 172.0/172.0/120 WOE: LC Start Date: Restart: 04.08.13	Obviously I can't give diet advice because so far, I am a complete failure on this thing (4 lbs in 10 days!). I just wanted to say you're not the only one who doesn't drink - I can't stand the taste of alcohol! Everyone invites me along so I can be the designated driver! lol

07-14-2011, 09:48 PM	#3
Trishagrrl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 986 Gallery: Trishagrrl	I would guess the lunchmeat. Especially if you can get something like 98% fat free turkey breast or something like that. A lot of times lunch meat is fairly lean. I think I'd stay away from the high sugar fruits like pineapple (though I do love pineapple!).

07-15-2011, 05:03 AM	#4
RedsSkinnyJeans Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,001 Gallery: RedsSkinnyJeans Stats: 170/144/140 Start Date: 4/1/11	Absolutely the protein! I missed it - you are not doing any veggies? As someone who travels for a living, I can tell you that the best way to go is the leanest meat on the menu- and ask them to prepare it without any oil. (This usually bears repeating to the server). Then, (and especially if this is not routine) - ask for EXTRA VEGGIES - also prepared with no oil. (If they have asparagus on the menu - you're set) A really easy option is a Chicken Caesar Salad minus cheese and croutons, and lemon wedges on the side. And listen, be PROUD that you are being assertive and proactive with your weight. LET YOUR WEIGHT LOSS WAR FLAG FLY!! High and proud!! Oh - and a giant water bottle. A lot of this is hand to mouth stuff. In restaurants I often order club soda with lime. (PS: I used to live in Santa Rosa)

07-15-2011, 05:27 AM	#5
Balance101 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CT girl in NC Posts: 1,010 Gallery: Balance101 WOE: hHcg Start Date: 10/1/12	I'd stick to lean proteins and veggies! You don't have to tell them about hcg, but there's nothing wrong with saying you want to lose a few pounds for your trip in October. And remember... We're watching you....LoL! Have fun sweetie!

07-15-2011, 06:56 AM	#6
Lildrew Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,070 Gallery: Lildrew Stats: 171.4/162/140 WOE: hHcg/later LC Start Date: 7/16/12	If we go to a regular restaurant I shouldn't have any problem. It's the delis at the wineries where we may have lunch that had me worried. Thanks for the input!!

07-15-2011, 07:00 AM	#7
RedsSkinnyJeans Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,001 Gallery: RedsSkinnyJeans Stats: 170/144/140 Start Date: 4/1/11	Deli - Quarter pound of lean turkey sliced, served with extra lettuce. (can substitute any lean meat) Diet coke, or water, or unsweetened tea Next question? :-) Oh, and the big Weight Watchers principle here would be to try to do all this withOUT being really hungry. We used to advise people that were stressed about pigging out at a party to have a baked potato or big orange before they went so they would not be operating on an empty stomach. Sort of like how it's a bad idea to shop when you are hungry. When I was doing drops - I'd have a couple extra on a day like that.

07-15-2011, 08:42 AM	#8
amylou Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: CA Posts: 194 Gallery: amylou Stats: 5'6" 179/175/150 Start Date: 5/14/12	First, can I come? I've lived in Southern CA, Northern CA, and now in Central CA and I've never been to Napa. Wine tasting, yes...yummmmm love me some wine If we're talking deli's, surely they could muster up a salad for you. They have lettuce, they have tomatoes...they have meat. And we're talking Napa here...famous for fresh veggies and food. Maybe talk w/ your friends and compromise that you're taking them there...you get to decide on where to eat!

07-15-2011, 08:48 AM	#9
BigBravesGirl Plastic Wrap Ninja Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: moving to TWOterville Posts: 43,126 Gallery: BigBravesGirl Stats: 397 / hanging on / 2?? WOE: My way! Start Date: today	Why not research and see what each restaurant / deli offers and pick the best one or two options for your eating style, then suggest them to your friends. Surely they can find something to eat at one of those places you choose.

07-15-2011, 09:31 AM	#10
Abby1983 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,305 Gallery: Abby1983 Stats: 5'6" - 157/140/140 WOE: hHCG Start Date: 9/21	no really amazing advice, just jealousy i got back from my honeymoon in napa last month and cant wait to go back! what about taking them on some less food focused activities like hot air ballooning or bike riding? we also had a great time packing a picnic lunch and eating it at the vineyards. there are several that will let you do that and then you can bring your entire meal