After my surgery, I am realizing just how much everything I do/did revolves around food. Get together with friends...potluck. Have people over...cook dinner, make Snacks. We can't have anything at work without creating a menu. Now that I am really watching my food choices and making an actual honest effort in keeping myself in line, I can't escape food! I know the world does not revolve around me (contrary to what my little sister sometimes alleges...), but geeze, I can't escape it. New Years Day a friend is inviting people over to watch our favorite college football team and then is cooking a bunch of food...which hey to each their own, but I can't eat any of it. So I told her I would bring things I can eat, and pass around the good stuff for everyone. Her response to me was short of rude, "who wants to eat that stuff, it's a football game!!". Well excuse me, I don't want to waste this opportunity, let alone all of the money I just forked over to get my life back. Everyone can make their own decisions about the way to live their life, I just wish there was a bit more support with what I am trying to do. I don't think it's too much to ask!! Rant over, just had to get it out there!

I totally agree there is no way to escape food at gatherings of any kind. I found that if I'm going to a gathering and I know there is food I will just make something up for me to share with everyone else that works for me (like you were saying). If you don't like it don't eat it. I got to say though I have been lucky to have friends and family that will always ask if there is something that they could make that I could eat also. You'd be suprised how many people are going to opt for the less filling, less greasy foods. Especially those who make a New Years Resolution

After my surgery, I am realizing just how much everything I do/did revolves around food. Get together with friends...potluck. Have people over...cook dinner, make Snacks. We can't have anything at work without creating a menu. Now that I am really watching my food choices and making an actual honest effort in keeping myself in line, I can't escape food! I know the world does not revolve around me (contrary to what my little sister sometimes alleges...), but geeze, I can't escape it. New Years Day a friend is inviting people over to watch our favorite college football team and then is cooking a bunch of food...which hey to each their own, but I can't eat any of it. So I told her I would bring things I can eat, and pass around the good stuff for everyone. Her response to me was short of rude, "who wants to eat that stuff, it's a football game!!". Well excuse me, I don't want to waste this opportunity, let alone all of the money I just forked over to get my life back. Everyone can make their own decisions about the way to live their life, I just wish there was a bit more support with what I am trying to do. I don't think it's too much to ask!! Rant over, just had to get it out there!

A real friend should question what they can serve at the party to accommodate you....geeze people....

Your health and well being is greater than football...just sayin....: -)

Shelby