Star-I dont even try to reason anymore...I just tell whoever that im feeling a little iffy and that I think the "fill in the food" might make me feel bad...they usually back off for fear of puke

Meg: Most LC chocolate has sugar alcohols which can stall some (not all) people. You can't always use THEIR carb count. You have to look at the back to the TOTAL carbs-protein to get the correct count. If you're a lucky one that it doesn't affect you then you don't have to count it that way--just use their carb count.

Star: You could tell them you're not hungry?

LOL. I'm good at giving advice and not taking it. I've been trying to figure out how to stay OP on the 23rd. Youngest DD's GS troop is going on an overnighter and our council office....and they provide supper and breakfast. I'm trying to figure out if I can sneak food in or if I should just say the heck w/it and eat what they're fixing (which won't be LC---it wasn't the last time I was there for this program either). Dilema, dilema!!!

Oh Marie, you are too funny.....But if it takes a "fib" so be it.......
Brenda, "I'm not hungry" does not work for older women with aprons on.....lol
Thanks for the tips, I'll try anything.....short of murder.......

Star: Hmm...how about grabbing a celery stick or something LC and keep it in your hand. They offer you food and you can say "sorry. I've already got something." As you cram it into your mouth and spit food particles while saying it

Okay Girls, I think the best defense I could have would be to have you tag along with me.......They would be saying "No matter what you do, DON'T ask Star if she wants anything to eat!"
I love spitting particles of celery at them though.......rotf......Plus an added bonus is, that for about 6 more weeks I have to wear a bite guard 24/7 and so I have a slight lisp too. Can you see me lisping and spitting all at once? Plus the threat of barfing

OMG. Now that would guarantee no eating. Mind if I ask why the bite guard?

Hey Meg and Other Star

You are asking some really good questions! If you haven't done it already, be sure to check out the FAQ in the stickies at the top of our little Atkins forum. Lots of great info there!

Morning Chicks,
Brenda - I'm wearing a bite guard in prep for braces. Yes, I am old to have braces but it's the best way to acheive what we want to do in my mouth.......
StarPrincess - Thanks for the advice, I will check that out....
(HUGS)

Star: I'm a firm believer that you're never too old for anything (well, MOST anything. lol). Is the bite guard one of those pieces of metal to keep your tongue behind your teeth?

Brenda, You are too sweet. When I asked my dentist if I would be the oldest person he treats with braces he said No, he has a lady that is 78.......so she's got me beat my twenty something years.....(I hate being the oldest).
My bite guard is clear plastic and it goes on my bottom teeth, You can't really see it. I think it is there to help find my perfect bite or resting position prior to braces. It's to help my overbite, anyhow it feels pretty good. Before this one I had to wear one at night only to prevent grinding, this one does it all.
I will get my braces in a couple months and then I have to wear them from 1 1/2 to two years and then I will get my new crowns. I hope to accomplish all of this before I move to the retirement home......lol

Star: So far my daughter hasn't has to worry about the bite guard. She will have to wear rubber bands when her braces get put on. That happens 11/2 and she's SOOO excited. She has NO clue what she's in for It'll take like 4 hours to put the whole top and bottom set on. Poor girl's mouth is going to be sore from keeping it open!!

Hope your bite guard helps do what it's supposed to. And isn't it amazing the difference in dentistry between now and AGES ago? My braces only came in one standard color. Now they're different colored bands. PLUS there are even braces that are clear!! Imagine that!!!

Well, the scale was down today, so close to my 20 pound avatar again. It took me 3 days to get rid of that Dairy Queen mistake. The important thing is that I learned, no matter what, from now on I'm not gonna be pressured into eating anything I don't want to Even if the hostess has a stroke over my decisioin (Better her than me )


(HUGS) to all you chicks - later

Congrats on getting the scale to go down!!! Keep up the good attitude

Brenda - Yeah, with my good attitude, my dinner invitations should be few and far between.....lol
Thanks.....

lol. Either that or they'll learn to make something you can eat