[AlexanderPalamayr]

I need to travel out of town and attend a 50th bday party - what can I take along in a cooler to help me not eat so much at the party? I'm in P2

[tropicana]

I need to travel out of town and attend a 50th bday party - what can I take along in a cooler to help me not eat so much at the party? I'm in P2

My experience in P2 was me not being hungry, so I could deal with a party environment without too much in the way of the cravings, though I did drink in the sights and smells like a weirdo.

I was packing my food in Tupperware containers, and since they were really bland, it didn't take long to scarf them down cold.

Then I would just hammer home water all night and no one would really care

[ChuttyAmult]

Hi cb.... what about an already cooked lean ground beef patty and a cucumber (I'm sure your host/hostess would let you borrow a knife), and an apple for 'dessert'? I go for 'easy'...

[RozzyLiu]

You mention needing to travel out of town for this party - how many meals will you be away for? just one or several?

You could make a P2 chili - freeze it to take and then micro as needed. Also burger patties - get the kind you know are P2 friendly - lots have wheat. I also made some P2 friendly cabbage rolls (delicious) recipe on this site - they would travel well, and age well. :-) You could also take any of your protein portions - frozen or just cold (depending on how long this trip is). As alcohol swab says most P2 food can be choked down pretty fast - lol! Not that exciting. I often just eat lettuce with my protein for a quick meal. Those little cucumbers are good - grab and bag, wash them, and take them in the cooler - no cutting needed. I use those lots in rounds. Fast and easy.

I have been stuck out and about a couple of times without food and have found solutions - bought one of those whole roasted chickens - ate some breast with no skin (I know it is off protocol since it is cooked with bone and skin, but it worked in a pinch and I didn't gain). Rest of the family ate the rest. Depending where you live - I have found a local chain fast-food style restaurant where I got a low fat chicken ceasar - with no dressing, no croutons, not cheese - basically just lettuce and chicken breast pieces - and because it was there "healthy" choice the chicken was actually just low fat chicken breast with no exciting seasons or anything! read bland! I checked on the website ahead of time and they listed ingredients and calorie totals, so that worked out. And it was a 3 ounce portion of chicken - lol!

Hold tight at the party - it is worth not cheating. :-) If you need a festive drink - have a sparking water with lemon or lime (some people have added vodka to this combo in P2 without gaining - but beware! That is NOT protocol!) Your sparking water with lemon will make your drink look and feel festive! :-)

[gerturiotf]

I need to travel out of town and attend a 50th bday party - what can I take along in a cooler to help me not eat so much at the party? I'm in P2

Yes, to all that others have said.

Grill chicken in advance and place them in baggies. You can freeze and take, along with dressing (no sugar/oil), and a head of cabbage or lettuce.

Also, remember this - you will feel so stronger and happier the next day if you resist - and, don't forget - LIGHTER!