Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 2 Diabetes
Eating out at cafe/coffee shop/garden centres
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="MrsA2" data-source="post: 2560139" data-attributes="member: 521715"><p>I try to go with the mindset of coffee and friends being the treat, rather than coffee and cake (or food).</p><p> Prepare with a good filling protein heavy breakfast (eggs!). Always carry an emergency little pot or bag of almonds or cheese and a square or 2 of very dark chocolate. </p><p>These can be nibbled discreetly if staff look askance.</p><p>Don't be afraid to ask for swaps, salad or veg instead of chips, . Soup but leave the roll (though avoid soup made with potatoes, it really spikes me). Leave the crust of quiche. Pate and or cheese ploughman's and leave the bread, have extra salad. Burger, no bun, extra salad.</p><p>Tea shops are even worse.</p><p>Gets easier with time and practice. I don't even see the cake on the counter these days.</p><p>You'll get fat adapted and soon find you don't feel the need for food so often. It was easier for me once I realised not eating wasn't a problem and I could easily skip whole meals or wait until I get home.</p><p></p><p>Saving from not spending on food can go into the budget for making lc treats at home <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>If curiosity is the problem go with a good friend who allows a "1 bite taste and no more" (my hubby is well trained on this now).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MrsA2, post: 2560139, member: 521715"] I try to go with the mindset of coffee and friends being the treat, rather than coffee and cake (or food). Prepare with a good filling protein heavy breakfast (eggs!). Always carry an emergency little pot or bag of almonds or cheese and a square or 2 of very dark chocolate. These can be nibbled discreetly if staff look askance. Don't be afraid to ask for swaps, salad or veg instead of chips, . Soup but leave the roll (though avoid soup made with potatoes, it really spikes me). Leave the crust of quiche. Pate and or cheese ploughman's and leave the bread, have extra salad. Burger, no bun, extra salad. Tea shops are even worse. Gets easier with time and practice. I don't even see the cake on the counter these days. You'll get fat adapted and soon find you don't feel the need for food so often. It was easier for me once I realised not eating wasn't a problem and I could easily skip whole meals or wait until I get home. Saving from not spending on food can go into the budget for making lc treats at home :) If curiosity is the problem go with a good friend who allows a "1 bite taste and no more" (my hubby is well trained on this now). [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 2 Diabetes
Eating out at cafe/coffee shop/garden centres
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…