Well we have a fabulous buffet, near us and my whole family loves it so we go when it's a birthday ect, I eat the chicken/ veggie dishes, I stay away from the rice, noodles,ect, but it is almost impossible to not have the sugar filled sauces at any buffet, even the Won Ton soup has sugar in it! Every single time I have been I'm up 2-3 pounds the next day, and have to cut way back of carbs and increase teh water, big time. The last time was my birthday, ( in Maintenance) but I thoiught it's just not worth it, next time the guys can go with out me.
So if this person is a good "what ever" then I'm sure he'd/she'd understand you need to choose a different place. It's for your health, thats important! 8>) I mean you've just started, don't do it to yourself. Beleive me it will be worth it 8>)

Cheers Kathy