[PLewis]

Hello everyone! I am just starting Atkins today. I have about 60 lbs to lose it and Ive run out of excuses.

I really dont want anyone to know that Im on Atkins. I dont need to hear any negativity. How do you handle yourself in social situations regarding food?
For instance, if you were at a friends house for dinner, how would you handle that?

TIA. Im looking forward to being a part of this group.

[jessiegreene]

Welcome..... I myself don't use the Atkins word so much in conversation as "I don't eat processed foods and only vegetable carbs" people just don't get Atkins and it at times is to hard to explain to a predisposed opinion...

[JerseyGyrl]

I've been doing Atkins 10 and a half years now. In the beginning my friends didn't support my diet...but...the results have spoken for themselves and their attitudes have changed greatly.
If you are uncomfortable using the term "Atkins", you can simply say "My body is resistant to white foods". If people think you have a "medical" reason for not eating certain things they tend to back off.

[TheSatinPumpkin]

If someone ask i keep my response sweet and short by saying "2002 Atkins". That is mostly around the work place. I am not one for conversations and they know it so they dont really continue further regarding my intake which i don't mind. There are some who have been inspired by my WOE so that's nice.