what should I eat when out of town??
 

Hi all. I am apprehensive about this weekend, I am traveling to meet some friends, and I haven't left my house since starting this WOE. I am in part nervous that my friends will say something dumb, especially since I am healthy and not terribly overweight. (They did not know about my horrible sugar addiction that I kept secret before this WOE.)

So, I am prepared with what to say to them if they comment ("REad Atkins' book and then come talk to me." or "Yes it is healthy." or "How many viatmins and fresh vegies do YOU eat a day? And ho much sugar do you eat a day?") but I am not sure about eating out. I think we will be going to retaurants mostly. Are there any suggestions for certain tyes of food that are best (ie Sushi, Italian, etc) or any advice in general on survivin'????

Also, any advice on alcoholic type drinks that are reasonable? i.e. light beer, or Bloody Marys, or wine? Just curious. ANy I should DEFINITELY stay away from (besides all the soda and fruity ones)?

Love this forum!

Well, I go out quite often to eat. I eat chicken and salads. Hamburgers without the bun. Steak, (pretty much any meat).

When you are at a restaurant you can substitute potatoes for salads.

When it says veggie of the day, ask ahead of time what that veggie is.

For breakfast, I order bacon, sausage and eggs, just say no potatoes, and no bread. I was asked if I would like tomatoes on the side, oh yes please came my reply. Some here have asked for salad on the side instead of potatoes and toast.

I find if you tell the place where your eating your following a low carb diet, they are pretty good about helping you stick to it.

I find eating out quite simple to be honest with you.

Good luck to you, I'm sure you will be ok :D

Ps. I drink rye and diet coke. Although I have been told there is hidden carbs. Beer is very high on carbs. I have had a glass or two of wine too, just use this stuff in moderation if you want to have a glass or two. Drink plenty of water.

Wendy's advice is great, hockey. All I'll add is to be sure to ask how things are made. I found out quite by accident that some restaurants use margarine and sugar in omelets.

Nat