IS it wrong?

I guess not, but I would feel bad taking my food to the person cooking at the grill and say, "can you cook these for me?" I would feel weird bringing my own food to a party like that unless I were a diabetic or had an illness that needed strict dietary guidance.

Why not eat before going to the party, that way you can avoid all food/party faux pas?

I had the same thing happen last weekend. If you look at a regular hot dog and a FF hot dog they are not that much different. I just ate one hot dog and one bun and used onion and mustard and then at some carrots raw. I just tried to not think about food and really got more into the party stuff instead. It was fun and I lost 2 lbs this week!!!!! Good luck!


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I bring my food. Most people understand my struggles and respect the fact that I am on a mission. If you were an alcoholic nobody would blink an eye if you brought your favorite soda. Also, I know this is totally awful of me, but..... I love to be the only one eating healthy while others are pigging out and feeling guilty, it's one of my secret pleasures:devil: Isn't that horrible? LOL

I love to be the only one eating healthy while others are pigging out and feeling guilty, it's one of my secret pleasures:devil: Isn't that horrible? LOL

I so know what you mean! lol i love watching my skinny mini sister eat her potato chips while i eat my apple:laugh:

Take 'em! The party host should absolutely understand what you are trying to do and that you are wiling to do what it takes to achieve success. I say go for it, but if you're worried about offending them, you could just snack for about 100 or 200 calories worth and then eat something more substantial after the party.

It depends on how well I know the people bbqing! With most of my friends I would have no qualms at all about bringing my stuff and saying "hey, dude! throw these on the grill for me!"

hot dogs are gross.....

I'm so with you on that one! I learned what was in hot dogs when I was 12 and haven't had one since!

I would say if they are very close friends who are supportive and know what you are doing to change your lifestyle then it won't be a big deal for you to bring something of your own. I mean, if I were the one having the bbq and I knew someone was doing this, I would welcome it and even offer to get the things myself.

If they are people you don't know well, then maybe just plan accordingly. Stash a few discreet snacks in your bag to munch on instead of the chips and stuff and then have one hot dog or a burger with no cheese, etc. Or bring your own stuff anyway! Sheesh, you need to eat too! LOL!

My motto on here is that life does get in the way sometimes....and part of a healthy lifestyle is allowing yourself a treat from time to time. Just get right back on track tomorrow. It isn't a big deal! I TOTALLY understand though. Summer is here, which means BBQ galore! :grumble: :grumble:

My husband doesn't eat beef or pork, so we are always having to bring turkey dogs or veggie burger, etc...if he can get away with it, I think you can too!!

Take care!

-Tami

regular beef hotdogs aren't that bad for you if you only have 1. Plan for it in your day or eat before you go. I think it would be rude to bring your own food unless you have an allergy or illness that prevents you from eating what is being offered.

I bring my own food to the family get togethers I go to but when it comes to an event where I don't know the majority really well or special events like my cousins wedding coming up I'm just going to eat before I go and after I come back. I think if you are sure they won't mind or that it won't be embarrassing do what you got to do to stay on track.