Had my first real test today, a family gathering involving a restaurant meal.
Not seen my family since I started LL, and not told any of them what I'm doing.
Had two hour drive to the restaurant with my mum, so I bit the bullet and told her. She was worried at first, but knows I'm clued up about nutrition and wouldn't do anything like this without researching it first so gave me her blessing. Not that I need it, of course, but it's easier having her on my side.
So, when we got to the restaurant and ordered, I asked for just a peppermint tea. The waitress didn't query it (perhaps she thought I'm skint - wouldn't be far wrong!!) but later came back to say they didn't have any. I said surely the kitchen must have some mint somewhere but that fell on deaf ears so I had a black coffee instead. Which, of course, came with chocolates! I snuck them into mum's handbag! The food looked and smelt gorgeous, and I had a few pangs, but it wasn't as bad as I'd thought!
The major test actually came later. My sister-in-law had baked a cake. I ended up being in charge of cutting it, found myself with crumbs and buttercream on my fingers. Oh, the temptation to lick them!! But I resisted and washed it off quickly.
So, if I can cope with that, most of the challenges ahead should be a breeze
Not seen my family since I started LL, and not told any of them what I'm doing.
Had two hour drive to the restaurant with my mum, so I bit the bullet and told her. She was worried at first, but knows I'm clued up about nutrition and wouldn't do anything like this without researching it first so gave me her blessing. Not that I need it, of course, but it's easier having her on my side.
So, when we got to the restaurant and ordered, I asked for just a peppermint tea. The waitress didn't query it (perhaps she thought I'm skint - wouldn't be far wrong!!) but later came back to say they didn't have any. I said surely the kitchen must have some mint somewhere but that fell on deaf ears so I had a black coffee instead. Which, of course, came with chocolates! I snuck them into mum's handbag! The food looked and smelt gorgeous, and I had a few pangs, but it wasn't as bad as I'd thought!
The major test actually came later. My sister-in-law had baked a cake. I ended up being in charge of cutting it, found myself with crumbs and buttercream on my fingers. Oh, the temptation to lick them!! But I resisted and washed it off quickly.
So, if I can cope with that, most of the challenges ahead should be a breeze
