How to not be crazy

You're not going to add actual fat from just a day or two of eating whatever. That voice in your head is already sounding like the start of an eating disorder. Even if the number on the scale rises it drops again quickly. I've skipped too many things in the past because I was worried about calories, and while the medication quieted the constant thoughts about food it left my fixation on weight and appearance untouched. Talking to a therapist has made a difference. Go anyway and let yourself sample things without finishing everything. You can share plates or set food down once you've tried it. Once I stopped telling myself certain items were completely off limits I stopped swinging between strict limits and later binges on worse choices.

You already know the answer. These medications help us reach a healthier weight, but after that do we really want to stay miserable and skip everything enjoyable forever? You proved you can lose the weight again if needed. I'm heading to Europe for nearly two weeks soon and intend to pause the shots two weeks ahead of time so I can eat and drink freely. Gaining a few pounds on the trip won't matter because I can drop them later. People who insist you can never take a break are wrong. It's a useful tool, not something that should stop you from having a good time. Go, relax, and quit overthinking it.

I'm in the same spot mentally, but I've also noticed that the things I used to enjoy doing don't appeal to me the same way anymore. I used to look forward to going all out with food on vacations, yet now I simply don't feel like doing that. My view of eating has shifted. I won't be as rigid with my usual plan, but I also don't feel driven to go overboard. It can still be tough to loosen up even that much, though I've found other ways to have fun that don't revolve around food and I don't feel like I'm missing anything. It took time to reach that point.

Just attend and have a good time. Even if you eat as much as you want you'll probably fill up quicker than before and pushing past that point will feel unpleasant, so you likely won't go too far. Since you've been there before you probably already know which items you like most. Decide ahead of time which ones you'll try before you reach your limit. You'll only have space for a couple anyway, so pick the order. Your worry makes sense, but the medication should still help the way it has for months. Treat the festival as your day to relax and enjoy the things you like best.

I've lost close to fifty pounds since December and I pretty much eat whatever I feel like, which is better for my head. The medication makes it easier on my body. When I want steak and potatoes I have them. Other times I go for lean deli meats or air-fried chicken legs. Sausage dip with chips can be nice too. Last night I ate ten of those frozen rolls with steak sauce, which added up to six hundred calories. Maybe it was hunger for carbs or just a craving. I check the scale daily and that keeps me on track more than anything else. It's been ages since I ate past the point of feeling sick. I didn't drink much before starting this and haven't since, but I'm interested in those stories about feeling awful afterward and want to try it myself when I'm in the mood. I'd say test one food that sounds good even if it isn't on your usual plan, as long as it fits your overall aims.

I don't have a clear answer on how to stop overthinking it, but if it were me I'd just go and enjoy the day. Any extra pounds can be worked off afterward. I think the body benefits from being thrown off its routine every so often.

Since you'll still be on the medication during the event it should keep working, so you'll probably feel full sooner and might not want as much to drink. Because it helped you drop seventy pounds it will likely do the same job at the festival. It won't necessarily ruin the day, but it could be smart to avoid going overboard so you don't end up feeling sick from too much food or alcohol. The weight you've already lost plus the long stretch of lower calories will change how your body reacts to both, so have fun but try not to push it if you can.

You'll most likely just add some water weight anyway, and you already know how to lose anything that turns into fat. Go spend time with your friends and enjoy life. This can be good practice for handling these situations without turning them into a crisis. You don't need to follow extra strict rules the next week, just return to your normal routine. Don't make a huge deal out of one day when you have a whole life ahead of you.