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<blockquote data-quote="JoKalsbeek" data-source="post: 1907794" data-attributes="member: 401801"><p>Oh, how have I ever been there! They got exactly all the wrong things, tropical fruit, bio shop cakes filled to the brim with dates, ("But it's biological!", "Yes, but it's still sugar!"). I went so far as to write a complete leaflet myself. If you've put effort in, they're kindof obliged to read it. But even that didn't stick because it was just too much information to retain if you're not dealing with it yourself. Know what did the trick? A simple do's and don't list. It was easy to reference and can even be stuck to the fridge. You don't have to mention absolutely everything. I'm making a little assumption here: They feed you, so they are trying to be good hosts. It's a bit of a leaping deduction, but alright. Good hosts tend to want to get stuff their guests can eat, and just a simple little grocerylist could help so much. Something a little like this:</p><p></p><p><strong>Do's:</strong></p><p>Above ground vegetables and leafy greens</p><p>Meat/Poultry (without a coating or marinade)</p><p>Fish (see meat)</p><p>Cheese</p><p>Cream</p><p>Hummus</p><p>Olives</p><p>Extra dark chocolate</p><p>Full Fat Greek Yoghurt</p><p>Eggs</p><p>Avocado</p><p>Walnuts/Pecans/Almonds</p><p></p><p><strong>Don't's:</strong></p><p>Potatoes</p><p>Underground veggies</p><p>Rice</p><p>Cereal</p><p>Pasta</p><p>Corn</p><p>Fruit</p><p>Cookies/cakes etc, anything made with dough</p><p>Anything sugary</p><p></p><p>Just keeping it simple, something that can be quickly referenced when groceryshopping or planning a meal, could help. I sure hope it'll help, because it's not nice having to be rude... I had foodintolerances that made me hurt like a MF, but I didn't have the heart to refuse any of that stuff. My inlaws version of hospitality cost me a lot of sleepless, achy nights and more pain than I care to remember. By the time the flare-up'd gone, we were due to visit them again. Aaargh! With T2, I just can't dance around their feelings anymore. I had to make a point and stick to it. And when the little guide I wrote them didn't help, the Do/Don't list certainly did. And I flog this horse to death on social media, which I know they read, even if they don't comment much. They know about Keto and what it's doing for my bloodsugars. Now, when my MIL offers me a huge cookie, I just have to look at her and she'll remember. (I don't even have to say "Are you trying to kill me? I thought we got along?!" anymore. She really is a very good friend of mine, but a bit scatterbrained. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> ). We just laugh and she gets the extra cookie, unless our husbands are present... The cookies'll be gone at the end of the night no matter what. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> All in all... Keep it simple. And if people still don't get it (Like my sister in law...), make sure you have something to munch on in the car. I always carry a packet of BitesWeLove nuts to tie me over till we're home when we visit them, and if I'm really ravenous we'll stop at the McD's on the way for a bunless and thus low-carb burger. </p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p><p>Jo</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JoKalsbeek, post: 1907794, member: 401801"] Oh, how have I ever been there! They got exactly all the wrong things, tropical fruit, bio shop cakes filled to the brim with dates, ("But it's biological!", "Yes, but it's still sugar!"). I went so far as to write a complete leaflet myself. If you've put effort in, they're kindof obliged to read it. But even that didn't stick because it was just too much information to retain if you're not dealing with it yourself. Know what did the trick? A simple do's and don't list. It was easy to reference and can even be stuck to the fridge. You don't have to mention absolutely everything. I'm making a little assumption here: They feed you, so they are trying to be good hosts. It's a bit of a leaping deduction, but alright. Good hosts tend to want to get stuff their guests can eat, and just a simple little grocerylist could help so much. Something a little like this: [B]Do's:[/B] Above ground vegetables and leafy greens Meat/Poultry (without a coating or marinade) Fish (see meat) Cheese Cream Hummus Olives Extra dark chocolate Full Fat Greek Yoghurt Eggs Avocado Walnuts/Pecans/Almonds [B]Don't's:[/B] Potatoes Underground veggies Rice Cereal Pasta Corn Fruit Cookies/cakes etc, anything made with dough Anything sugary Just keeping it simple, something that can be quickly referenced when groceryshopping or planning a meal, could help. I sure hope it'll help, because it's not nice having to be rude... I had foodintolerances that made me hurt like a MF, but I didn't have the heart to refuse any of that stuff. My inlaws version of hospitality cost me a lot of sleepless, achy nights and more pain than I care to remember. By the time the flare-up'd gone, we were due to visit them again. Aaargh! With T2, I just can't dance around their feelings anymore. I had to make a point and stick to it. And when the little guide I wrote them didn't help, the Do/Don't list certainly did. And I flog this horse to death on social media, which I know they read, even if they don't comment much. They know about Keto and what it's doing for my bloodsugars. Now, when my MIL offers me a huge cookie, I just have to look at her and she'll remember. (I don't even have to say "Are you trying to kill me? I thought we got along?!" anymore. She really is a very good friend of mine, but a bit scatterbrained. ;) ). We just laugh and she gets the extra cookie, unless our husbands are present... The cookies'll be gone at the end of the night no matter what. ;) All in all... Keep it simple. And if people still don't get it (Like my sister in law...), make sure you have something to munch on in the car. I always carry a packet of BitesWeLove nuts to tie me over till we're home when we visit them, and if I'm really ravenous we'll stop at the McD's on the way for a bunless and thus low-carb burger. Good luck! Jo [/QUOTE]
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