Community Talks: Recovering from Wild Weekends
Want to stay on track without sacrificing a good time? These tips from Community members should help.
Article By: WeightWatchers.com
Try A Weekend Workaround
"I decided to pick Sundays as my Weight Watchers meeting days, that way I’m forced to be good all weekend knowing I have to weigh in on Sunday afternoon." —YO-YO-YOLIE
"I save my 49 weekly PointsPlus® values for Friday, Saturday and Sunday." —KRALLFAN
"On the weekends we take the time to plan. I speak with my hubby about where we're going to eat and go online to look up their menu and do some math. It is amazing how much help it is to walk into a restaurant and not need to look at the menu! You've done the work, you've made the decision and if you don't open the menu, you can't change your mind, and you stay on track!" —MICAHJAYE
Keep It Simple
"I track. Even if I overeat. Tracking gives me sanity and
will rein me in." —CHRISGONSALVES
"If I'm facing a challenging dinner where I have no idea what is being served, I eat a smaller breakfast and lunch and save
my PointsPlus values for that special event." —MAXINEMARIEM
Plan Ahead
"If I am out and about
on a weekend that includes shopping, I actually pack a cooler with stuff that I
can nibble on, so I am not tempted to hit the fast food places." —MAMABALLER
"I find that if I exercise early in the day, it cements my resolve
for the day. I never want to blow a good workout with reckless
eating later in the day." —TKDCHIX
"At any event I attend now, I bring along a veggie tray, and I sit close to
that." —MILFORDSCRAPPER
Party Smart
"Having a phone with Internet access is very helpful. I can
easily escape to a bathroom and look up PointsPlus values if there is a surprise eating outing." —REENA711
"It's become a tradition at family gatherings to play
all kinds of games, and it really helps me stay away from the food. I always bring board games that are pretty hands-on: It's
hard to eat and play Uno!" —JULIELEANNE