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[mouseissue]

Hi, Morgan!

When others around you give you any hassle about your food choices,
tell them you have insulin resistance issues and must avoid certain foods.

That will usually do it. If it doesn't, find new company to keep.

Tony

[shawn116]

Morgan I so get what you are saying!  They do it to me before we even get our food.  Many of my friends and family will look at the menu first thing and try to pick out the things they think I can eat.  It cracks me up every time.   It's very frustrating for me because now I am always the one to have to choose where we go because I have what they call "special eating requirements".  It's so silly.  I tell them over and over that I actually take it as a challenge to go to new places and see what I can eat  Haha  I think it just makes everyone uncomfortable around me because they see my choices and lifestyle as being very strict and me having great will power.  My response is usually "Does a vegetarian show will power by not eating meat??"  It's really more their problem then it is ours.  I find the folks that are bothered by it the most are the ones that are probably struggling with their own health issues caused by excessive weight.   

[morgan]

The thing is I don't look for specific restaurants to eat at. Wherever we go I just scan the menu for what's suitable and what I feel like and if I don't feel like anything I just have a coffee. I am so done getting something because everyone else is.  I know people think they are helping but I wish they would just worry about themselves.  I do tell myself that it's because they care, coz I'm sure they do.   

[umpa]

I like being a picky eater I can eat anywhere but I have a short attention span when it comes to food. Most people that come to our house for dinner the first time dont even realize we eat low carb they think its just Mediterranean.We eat fresh.   

[mouseissue]

Hi. Morgan!

I have NEVER found a restaurant in which I can't eat.
I just tell the server what I want (or don't want), and they'll get it for me.
The most challenging are Chinese restaurants. So I don't eat there often.

If you are TRULY hungry, you should NOT deprive yourself.
Coffee is no substitute for good food.

In fact, food deprivation is a good way to trigger an eating binge.
But if you're not that hungry, then have your coffee and enjoy it.

Tony

[morgan]

Not to worry Tony, if I am truly hungry nothing will stop me from eating.  It's  just sometimes when a group of us go out impromptu  and I'm  not that hungry, that's when I might just settle for a coffee.
Good reminder though on the eat or binge - been there and  done that when I've left it too long.

[o0OSusieO0o]

Morgan good to see you're doing what what you have to.

[umpa]

Morgan has this she will be fine