Going to a party is always more fun with friends. Find out if other friends are going and ask what their plans are. They may want to travel together, have dinner beforehand, or make other plans with you. If the party has an online invitation, you may be able to see who's been invited and who's going. Be sensitive when asking if a friend is going. Remember that they may not have been invited and might not even know about the party. Some parties are small and by invitation only. However, some parties are given with the idea that the more people come, the more fun the party will be. If the party is open to all, ask a friend or two if they'd like to join you. With more intimate parties, hosts often expect that invited guests will bring one person who is their date. Check with the host if this is the case, and invite a date to come with you if appropriate. If you're not sure whether it's okay to invite others to the party, ask the host. Let your friend know what to expect. For example, if the party has a theme or a dress code, make sure your friend knows so that they can dress appropriately. You need to know how you'll get to and from the party. If you plan to drink alcohol at the party, this is especially important, since you'll want to have a designated driver or a plan that includes public transportation, a cab, or another safe means of getting home. Ask your friends about their plans. Does one of them want to be the designated driver? Do they live within walking distance of the party? If so, maybe you could crash on their couch afterward. Red the public transportation schedule if you plan to use it. If the party goes late, make sure that you'll still be able to make the last bus or train. Keep the phone number for a taxi service with you in case you end up needing it. Check with your friends before the party whether or not you'll leave together. This way, if you lose track of each other during the party, you'll already know what the plan is.
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One-sentence summary -- Talk to friends who are going. Invite friends if you can. Make transportation plans.

Once you are starting to feel comfortable with your own feelings, it is time to push yourself to change. Try to talk to and have a conversation with a gay person. Be respectful and nice, and do not ask pointed questions about his sexuality. Just have a normal conversation and try and keep an open mind about the person you are talking with. Try neutral social questions such as: "Can you tell me about your job?" or "What sorts of movies do you like to watch? or "What is your favorite restaurant?" It is hard to put yourself in other's shoes and understand how others are persecuted. To help broaden your mind, try going to an advocacy meeting, rally, seminar, or lecture specifically aimed at gay/lesbian rights. Again, it is important to be respectful to others, regardless of your own views. To find the locations for such meetings, check flyers at a local college campus. College campuses generally have a more diverse community and often host meetings/lectures/seminars. . Once you start to broaden your mind and exercise good habits, try making new friends who identify as gay. Talk to someone who shares your own interests and hobbies, and be yourself! Making a gay friend is just like making a heterosexual friend. Find someone who shares similar interests as you and let a friendship grow organically.
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One-sentence summary -- Talk to a gay person. Go to a LGBTQ advocacy meeting. Push yourself to make a new friend

When pregnant, women who were of a normal pre-pregnancy weight should consume 30 Calories/kilogram/day, based on their current pregnant weight. Women who were obese prior to becoming pregnant can reduce this number by up to 33%. These women should consume about 25 Calories/kilogram/day based on their current pregnant weight. Remember these are simply guidelines. A detailed discussion with your healthcare provider is important to arrive at a caloric recommendation that is right for you. Purchase a food scale to measure your food. This will help you to know what one serving is. By reading food labels, you can estimate the calories and macronutrient content contained in each portion of food. Monitor your caloric intake by keeping a food diary. A food diary can be kept by hand in a small notebook. Write down what you eat then look up the calories either on the internet or in a calorie reference guide. There are also smartphone apps available that make calorie tracking easy, such as www.myfitnesspal.com. Combine the food diary with weighing yourself on a regular basis to determine if you are gaining or losing weight. If you are not gaining enough weight, try increasing your daily calories by 200-500 calories per day. Continue to track your weight to see if this gets you back on the right track. Carbohydrates are one of three macronutrients we must consume. The other two are protein and fat. There are three main kinds of carbohydrates sugars, starches, and fiber. Sugars are the simplest type of carbohydrate. Sugars include fructose, glucose, and sucrose, and some other molecules. Starches are also known as complex carbohydrates, and are made up of many sugars linked together in a chain. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that humans cannot break down. When a person eats sugars or starches, they eventually are broken down and turned into glucose. Sugars (glucose is a sugar) are converted to glucose more quickly than complex carbohydrates. Fiber is not converted to glucose, as it is indigestible. There is no magic carbohydrate number that can be used for all pregnant women. Instead, consider discussing this matter with your healthcare provider. Track your carbohydrates along with your blood glucose. If your blood glucose is consistently high, reducing your intake of sugars and complex carbohydrates and increasing your fiber intake may help. It is not necessary to limit fiber. Recommendations are to consume 2030 grams (0.711.1oz) of fiber per day. Monitor your carbohydrate intake by keeping a food diary. Smartphone apps can make tracking carbohydrates and sugars in particular an easy task. Reduce the amount of sugar you consume. Even though you'll likely be eating low-glycemic index starches, such as barley, oatmeal, and quinoa, you should still eat them in moderation. Starch is processed into glucose within our cells. A good rule of thumb is to consume about one cup of total starch per meal. Even though you will likely choose low-glycemic index fruits, you should only consume 1-3 servings of fruit per day. Consume just one serving of fruit at a time. Avoid high-glycemic index fruits like watermelon. Avoid fruits canned in sugary syrup. Avoid fruit juices with added sugar. Pair fruit with other foods such as containing fats, such as nuts, peanut butter, or cheese to reduce the impact fruit has on blood sugar. Eating too much at once can spike blood sugar. It is best to eat 3 meals and 2-3 snacks throughout the day. Carry along quick snacks like nuts or cut vegetables for snacking on the go. Eat a variety of high-nutrient foods that contain healthy fat and protein, such as avocados, coconut oil, lean meats, nuts, and seeds.
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Consume a recommended number of calories per day. Track your carbohydrate intake. Eat moderate portions of starch. Eat moderate amounts of fruit. Balance your eating throughout the day.