I'm posting this because I think it may help some with the birthday party sweet temptations...

I started induction a couple weeks ago. Saturday was my daughter's birthday. So, to get the cake or not to get the cake? I decided it was too tempting. So, I explained this to her and she completely understood--gotta love the support!!

What we did instead, we took her and a bunch of her friends to her favorite restaurant [Rainforest Cafe].

After dinner, we ordered the volcano in place of the cake. Before it was served, I brought my son to the store area and we took our time, walked around, and bought a couple toys. I brought him back and then brought my daughter to pick something out for her and her friends. By the time I was done with that, the volcano was gone, so, there was no temptation--*whew*!!

Win-Win!! She was totally fine without the traditional cake, because she got to go to her favorite restaurant with her favorite friends and have her favorite desert. And I won becuase I pulled myself out of a situation where I might be tempted to sneak a bite.

My husband was there to sit with the kids while I was gone. If this isn't an option, I recommend to bring a friend instead!!

Great solution-but you don't really get to participate. For the next birthday party-why not try making a sugarfree NY Cheesecake? They are excellent and everyone can have some-including you! (warning-they are addictive)

It being addictive--That's why I didn't try it this year--I'm afraid I'll eat half the cake in one shot!!!! *haha* Maybe next year I'll be able to handle it.

I really didn't miss much. We had already taken care of everything else, so, I didn't really miss anything other than the kids stuffing their faces!!

Congratulations! It really pays to plan ahead for situations that can lead to temptations, doesn't it? And it's REALLY nice to hear that the whole family is pitching in to help.

Jeannie

Yes, it does really pay. I know my limits right now. I'm so proud of myself that I didn't have that ONE bite... Especially now, if it's in my face--I just don't know what I would do!!

This site is awesome! It's so incredibly motivating!!