Hey need help

[Laurenad]

So..I'm on atkins and im gonna visit my BF in NY...my sister says atkins is so hard to do w her bc we have to attend to my special needs..like caesar salad. she wants to go to a place today that has 5 small things on the menu and we split it..but like..I never lose eating low cal..its too hard..i wanna do atkins..but she also says that in Ny with my BF and her fam they wont make atkins foods..and its impolite not to eat their food..im staying 2 days..and no one knows im on atkins bc im not like fat..they would just talk me outta it.and i dont wanna be rude and incosiderate. help. I go home may 11 or so and i wanna be thinner. help

[Laurenad]

help. i have 5 mins b4 i have to leave..someone answer pleaaaase. Isn;t it rude not to eat the dinner the mom cooks?

[not2late]

Lauren, I hope you are still around to read this...

I don't think it's rude not to eat something. I've turned down crab dishes before because I'm allergic to crab. No one thought it was rude of me not to eat the crab.

Do the best you can do while you are away: avoid obviously high carb foods (bread, pasta, rice, etc.), eat your veggies and enjoy yourself.

[Laurenad]

but what if they ordr a pizza. i dont wanna be picky and ****....i feel so bad. hurry.

[ttdriver]

Just politely tell them that you've discovered your body can't tolerate high sugar/starchy foods and you don't want to end up feeling sick. Its never impolite to eat right!

YOU CAN DO IT! Stay strong!

Betty

[ttdriver]

Pizza toppings are fine .. just skip the crust.

[maribelle]

You have a RIGHT to eat the way you need to eat! Tell those lovely caring relatives and friends that if they loved you, they would see to your needs instead of selfishly expecting you to give in to theirs!!! Be strong! You can do it!
( I know, I have several close loved ones who say...you're looking great, but do MY diet!!!! :anger I tell them politely No..and then no some more, and then finally NO)

[Laurenad]

But i can just start one day after..instead of being rude..i wont say im on a diet and i dont wanna be an inconvinience..I wanna do it normal for the rest of the time.im torn a bit..i wanna be nice like...here is what i made..eat it. i cant say no..and if i say so ill say im not hungry and then they say ok....and ill be starved the whole day..help. 1 min b4 i go.

[not2late]

but what if they ordr a pizza. i dont wanna be picky and s***....i feel so bad. hurry.

All you have to do with a pizza is just eat the toppings off your slice/slices.

Again, do the best you can do.

[Laurenad]

what if its like mac and cheese and thats all... like i dont wanna do it inconsistently if i do it right. its one day..this sucks! I dont wanna be rude right away

[Laurenad]

30 secs. come on people.!!! haha IS IT RUDE?

[Laurenad]

great im leaving. damnit.

[CathyR]

sounds to me you are coming up with all the excuses in the world to give yourself the OK to eat it,, Go ahead, I think your going to anyway. Sorry, not trying to be rude, but we have all been down the same path and reconize the signs.

[maribelle]

I think so too. Atkins and the ADBB will be here when you get back, so good luck.

[bizzlekitty]

If you want to do Atkins, you need to commit to following it, and that includes letting people know you are on it and to respect your wishes.

People don't force vegetarians to eat meat, or diabetics to over-indulge in sweets do they? Or those that follow strict kosher to eat meat and other things?

Atkins should be no different. It's rude for them to not respect your wishes on what goes into your body.

You should consider this an opportunity to educate others on what Atkins is really like and how it has been good for you.

Let people know ahead of time, if possible, you're on Atkins and that you might turn down what they offer, not that you do not appreciate it, but that you wish to remain true to your way of eating and that yes, a little bite or one meal *can* be bad for you.

Be strong.

Good luck with what you decide to do.