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[tcv]

I'm interested in getting some comments on how to help myself through a weekly, big, family food event. This event is big, fun, and, well, I'd almost have to leave to stop from participating. I don't want to do that and I am hoping to get some advice.

So, this isn't really Atkins related, per se. It's more pre-Atkins related as I plan to start Atkins after I receive and then read the book.

Thoughts? Comments? Angry complaints?

Cheers,

m

[*Emma*]

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*confused*

[sallyseachange]

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Ummm... me too. If you aren't yet doing Atkins, I don't see the problem....

[rozigrl221]

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I'm gonna guess and say that maybe you are trying to be more conscience of your decision at the event in what to eat before you actually do Atkins full blast.

Well do not depend on other people to make "legal foods" for you. Make something and bring it. If it is something like a catered event, then choose things like green veggies- NO CARROTS OR STARCHY VEGS, cheese, (watch the dips- may have sugars), meats without sauces or gravies, NO BREAD< GRAINS<or anything white. No soda, sugary, gooey things.

[IrishIrish]

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Food & drink and socializing with family with friends has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. The difference is me! I don't indulge in all the foods nor do I choose to drink anything but my ice water. I always prepare for a day with my friends and family whether it is a holiday, a sporting event, a concert, a vacation or long weekend or a Super Bowl Party! Yep ... I do something I never did before and I put mysef first. If I prepare food to take to a "pot luck", it is all friendly for me. For me, planning is the key to Atkins ... no matter what, where or who ...