Hi Shannon

You want motivation? Really?

My mum started on WW... it gave her very serious diabetes (which is what killed her mum). Now she's on Atkins... her diabetes is symptom free so long as she sticks to the rules.

How's that for a clear winner?!

I know its hard... and I mean really hard... to watch folk tucking in to all those carb-laden goodies. The only way I've found of dealing with it is to reprogramme my body. We all know what too many carbs do to you, so why envy others when all they're really doing is messing up their bodies?!

I'm with Shelly on this one; eat before you go. If you like, eat a really low carb meal so you can permit a little something at the party. That way, not only will you feel less tempted with their high carb offerings, you'll look like an absolute saint to everyone who still believes starvation is the way to go!!!