Socializing on a diet
http://www.rawpaleodietforum.com/off-topic/the-social-side-of-you/?nowap
What I do when socializing:
What I do when socializing:
- i try to bring and eat my own food (socially acceptable dried grass-fed beef jerky, or fruits and vegetables salad)
- Tell the waiter/manager in a calm and assertive manner: "I have severe food allergies and I need to eat my own prepared food to stay safe and avoid cross-contamination"
- If the waiter/manager insists that no outside food is allowed in their restaurant, just order a drink and meet the minimum order amount. Avoid having to order a meal. They are usually okay with this.
- I understand some people may feel embarrassed by these situations and feel like a white spotlight is shining on them. It gets easier the more you do it. It is worth the trouble definitely. Just eating 1 outside meal of cooked bad food usually gives me bad reactions (skin rashes).
- Change the conversation topic as soon as possible after everything is settled. For example "So how is everyone (or "how are you") doing? What do you think about [insert current news event]?"