Hi DLC

Sometimes when we go out we forget others are not eating to the same plan as ourselves.

If people were taking dishes then you could have taken along at least one dish yourself. If you are staying then I think it is worth telling your host in advance that you are intolerant to starch foods, but that you love meat and vegetables. For breakfast they will hopefully have eggs, if not bacon, in the store cupboard and you could always ask for cheese or something basic to top things up.

I always take nuts with me in case I get caught short and of course you would be able to take Atkins bars as well.

Congratulations on the 10 pounds gone so far, may many more follow them.