[ligeplodore]

well, next weekend is st patty's day... I was hoping I would be at goal by then but still have about 10lb of fat to go (or 6 something % body fat) Realistically its something like 20 pounds left probably. I have lost 20 so far. I still have my birthday goal coming up in april which I will probably meet no matter how I go about it. I have been pretty rogue this time I guess. I have been lifting weights and doing egg protein shakes and just started more cardio today. I have been struggling with wether or not I should drink at the party. It is pretty much the point of the st. patty's day party. It gets pretty crazy with the booze, everyone crashes out and then we usually go eat off our hangovers the next day. I know that the amount of alcohol it takes me to get a good buzz (which is where I usually stop) is negligible and probably wont hurt me much but the snacking at the party may be hard to resist. I have some less than encouraging friends when it comes to weight loss and I haven't really told them what I am doing to lose weight. I did mention (since its a pot luck) that I will likely be bringing some healthy snack foods but I know none of them will touch it. I have a friend who wont eat anything if it touched a vegetable. I am really stuck on this. I know I will be upset if I just don't go to the party, because we are moving soon and I wont get to see these friends very often (and I do love them even if they are fat) I think if I do go and don't drink I will feel left out, like the only person at a costume party that doesn't dress up. I know they would not say anything about me not drinking other than just curiosity. I just really don't want to miss out on the party. I don't know how to handle it and I know that no matter what answer you give it probably wont be what I want to hear and I am ok with that. I want to lose this weight but is it worth it to me to miss one party? Can I handle a little buzz and avoid the buffet table? What will I eat when they make waffles in the morning? Will I be strong enough with a hangover to resist something I know will stall me for a week (gluten issues) Any advice? Did you face something similar? Could you handle it? I feel strong about it but I have broken before in p2 and I don't want to set sail for fail.