Question

How does everyone tackle dinner at friend's house w/o annoying anyone? lol

Answer 1

I'm glad I have a friend that will cook protocol meals when I come for dinner. ♥️

Comments

@gleanings Me too!  

Answer 2

I hardly go out. One thing about this is boring.  

Answer 3

Just level with the host and ask if they can't accomodate something on plan for you, then ask if they mind you bringing something for yourself.  

Answer 4

It’s difficult, It’s easier to stay home

Answer 5

Bring the salad.  

Answer 6

Bring a veggie side and ask ahead what they will be serving. If it’s a casserole eat your side. If it’s something you can eat, just let them know you can’t eat sauces.  

Answer 7

I just had this today and I cheated bit because I told them 100 times what I could have they made my plate so I ate some of it. Now i feel extremely guilty. Next time I will bring my own food or just not go.  

Answer 8

You can also eat before hand and just move the food around the plate when you get there. You can say you are something that didn't agree with you earlier in the day.  

Answer 9

Just don’t talk about what your eating. Let your friends do all the chatter for the night and lay low until after you eat. When you do eat, stick with much of what is protocol. Take the focus off you.  

Answer 10

Depends how far in you are on your journey. If you are at the beginning <12 weeks, don’t go. Cancel. If you are humming along, bring a veggie tray and when portions are served or you buffet, put tiny bits on. Avoid the sauces if possible or scrap off (my MIL covers things in sauce and still thinks I can eat it). Then nibble politely but don’t eat it all. If it’s only a tiny bit off protocol, I have found this doesn’t kick me out of ketosis (I pee on the sticks every day). It will drop me from dark pink to light pink but usually it’s not world ending.  

Answer 11

They’ll understand if you tell them you’re on IP and you bring your own food.  

Answer 12

I don't care about pleasing others about food or drinking. To me its about just being together. If someone says something I say I need support not criticism or food sabotage and then we laugh and have fun.  

Answer 13

I am taking my own tonight.  

Answer 14

I eat before I go.  

Answer 15

By not giving it a seconds thought. I say, “I’m not doing carbs right now” and I don’t GAF about what anyone thinks about how I eat/how I don’t eat.  

Answer 16

Eat right and light. They wont notice.  

Answer 17

Just annoy them . it’s ok  The only reason they could be annoyed is bcuz your discipline represents their own weakness . most ppl are very supportive , we have even inspired SEVERAL ppl in our area to start ❤️

Answer 18

I usually ask if I can bring something along! Salad or an appetizer, I find friends and family are usually on board with supporting the mission!  

Answer 19

Let your friend know what you are doing and how great you feel about it and work something out between you that is protocol for you and good for everyone. That's what friends are for! xx

Answer 20

I always bring a big salad and a bar in my bag, even if you end up having an extra product it’s always better then the alternative  good luck

Answer 21

First, they are inviting you because they want to spend TIME with you.  If it’s just you and or your spouse invited, be FRANK about what you can eat—an offer to bring food. Your friend is likely highly supportive. If it’s a party, bring a hearty dish to contribute. Meatballs are a great choice (make them yourself! ) and bring a trio of sauces including a sugar-free barbecue and sugar free marinara. If it’s a potluck, no one will be paying attention to what you eat.  

Answer 22

So happy for you!  

Answer 23

I explained to my friends what I’m doing. They are supportive and let me bring my own meal to their home for dinner

Answer 24

Depends on what Protein they are making, you can volunteer to bring a veggie dish you have learned to like .  

Answer 25

By slowly eating very little. What you choose to put in your mouth is your business, and not the theme of polite dinner conversation.  

Answer 26

I always told them that I would bring my own food as I’m on a special diet so the oils understand what I was eating. They were usually ok with that or would make what I needed to do ip

Answer 27

I move the food around and eat what is allowed.  

Answer 28

My friends were very supportive. They knew I had dietary restrictions. I always just asked what they were having and sometimes I would bring my own food or they made sure to make something I could have.  

Answer 29

Thanks for the awesome answers everyone. I definitely will take all the answers into consideration Cheers!