Well I did it, I traveled home and was there for 4 days and I didnt cheat once! Just kept alot of low carb foods in the fridge and also took gallons of water with me. It was easier though because the cravings were not as bad. Went to the bar with my friend for his birthday, I didnt drink anything, just played pool. I know there are some things you can drink, but I heard it could slow you down. So I did get home carb free and 3 lbs lighter
Now my birthday is this weekend on saturday and my brother has invited me to dinner and drinks!!! Im kinda worried about that!!
Another weekend I must survive!! and this time its my birthday!!
How many of you were able to cheat on your birthday but still continue on?? Im just worried that, Ill be like ok this is my day I can have whatever, and then that turning into a month.......or two! Its possible to remain low carb and I think that would be best for me, so gonna do my best!

I know that making rules about it can contain it. For instance I might say that "I will go off plan for this single meal, when I leave the restauraunt/table whatever the cheat is over, I will take no food home with me."

Look at me I'm on day 3 and all full of advice.

I am proud of you. You did real good on your trip. You have a good attitude about what you want and you are going after it no matter what. Lost 21 lbs and only 27 to go. Keep up the good work. Put yourself first. I am sure your family will understand, and admire you for your will power and your accomplishments.

Since it's your bday, why don't you request what you want for dinner? As for drinks, I'd stay away as much as possible but you could take a 6 pack of Michelob Ultra or this new hard lemonade stuff called Thin Ice. See the link for it below.

http://www.drinkthinice.com/index.html

oh cool, I had never heard of thin ice......I really like the original mikes hard lemonade. I seen ads for the michelob but it just didnt sound like it would taste too good. But I think a burger on my birthday would be alright.....I get full so fast now anyways that dinners arnt a big deal anymore.....anything else that is low carb that i would be able to drink?
Thanks so much for the encouragement and the suggestions, I really want to keep going and I dont want to let this one day ruin me! My thing is I just gotta learn to be patient!

Havea burger just take off the bun and ask for the condiments on the side (ketchup,mustard, mayo etc).

try buffalo wings


There are a ton of things you can eat even at a bar and the will not hurt your WOE..

If you have a beer not michelob ultra (bleeeeeehhhh) keep it to one or two...it may stall you but it wont kill you...
If you are going to drink a real beer or two make sure you dont eat hi carb...

Remember this is a WOE for life not a quick diet so might as well get used to ordering LC in Bars, taverns, restaurants etc.....it is really easy..

I cheated on my birthday and after that it took me forever to get back on.