So I'm almost two weeks or from my sleeve and realized that when I would want to do something with friends or always seemed to revolve around food. We'd either meet for lunch, or dinner, or drinks, or desserts. This isn't really an option at all, for now. Concerts in my area are few and far between and movies just really don't appeal to me. We've done walking at some different locations. Anybody have any ideas for other friend outings that don't involve food?

We shop, bowl (I am terrible, but it's fun), have coffee and chat for hours, game night at someone's house, shop, take classes together (jewelry making, cooking, hot yoga), pedicures, shop....

All kinds of things can be done without food. That said, I am the only sleever so far, and I have no problem sitting at a restaurant for hours sipping my drink or picking at an appetizer.

Volunteering someplace you enjoy (animal shelter, museum, zoo, etc.) is a great way to spend time with friends. I love tea time myself, which is just tea (no food). Game night is always a blast (cards, Scrabble, Monopoly, etc.). Book clubs are good, too.

We shop, bowl (I am terrible, but it's fun), have coffee and chat for hours, game night at someone's house, shop, take classes together (jewelry making, cooking, hot yoga), pedicures, shop....

All kinds of things can be done without food. That said, I am the only sleever so far, and I have no problem sitting at a restaurant for hours sipping my drink or picking at an appetizer.

These are all fantastic ideas and LipstickLady is right you can sit in a restaurant with your friends. There is always something on the menu you can eat and once you are full the idea of eating something else is a turn off. Good luck!

I do sword fighting, battle gaming, work in my yard and garden, yoga, biking, hiking, swimming, rowing, just any activity, stand up paddle boarding, also I have now visited probably every museum, art gallery, walking tours, bayou hikes, etc...and groupon and similar places offer discounts to events too. There is a trend right now for themed 5k runs and charity activities.

I do sword fighting' date=' battle gaming, work in my yard and garden, yoga, biking, hiking, swimming, rowing, just any activity, stand up paddle boarding, also I have now visited probably every museum, art gallery, walking tours, bayou hikes, etc...and groupon and similar places offer discounts to events too. There is a trend right now for themed 5k runs and charity activities.[/quote']

You're a larper, or sca?