Erika,

I know how you feel...in the last few days I've strayed from the diet, found myself slipping, slipping, slipping back into my carbohydrate hell! I've done really great today, and I've lost 22 pounds in the last 10 weeks, so I've got quite a stake in this WOE.

I tell anybody and everybody I'm on a low-carb routine. I've never once felt like it offended anyone. I just eat what I can, and spend the rest of the time talking! ;0)

I agree with those who've said, "take something with you", but I also think it's no big deal to tell people you're watching your carb intake...I've found that many of my friends who've expressed interest in the LC way of life, have actually begun the Atkins program, and are happy with it.

Shout it from the rooftops, I say! ;-0)

Now...back to my meat and cheese casserole! ;0)