Hi Georgia,

I vote for either skipping dinner with your game friends, or bringing something. As for family... I had to deal with this with my mom recently. What worked for me was to be honest and say, "Mom, I can't even *tell* you how much better I feel when I stay away from the sugar and starch. My acne, PMS, and even my moods are improved. I have lots of energy. When I fall off the wagon, I feel terrible. I'm not myself. I don't want to be grouchy and tired while I'm here, so I'm only going to eat the stuff I can tolerate." That worked.

If a family member feels rejected because you didn't eat their food, that's <b>their</b> problem, not yours. Don't feel guilty - just say NO.

Best o' luck!