Visiting friends for the weekend, don't want to derail myself!

weightsnbakes
weightsnbakes Posts: 34 Member
edited November 11 in Health and Weight Loss
Going out of town tomorrow to spend a weekend with friends. I'm following the ketogenic diet plan and this is my 4th day on it. Would it be considered rude to ask the friends if I could bring some specific food accompaniments with me? I'm talking heavy cream for coffee and guac packs. I'm going to call them before we leave and give them a heads up. I really, really don't want to derail myself so soon after starting. Your thoughts would be appreciated.

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  • girlviernes
    girlviernes Posts: 2,402 Member
    It's not rude, although some people could take it that way. At any rate, it's your body and your eating, so it's a good thing to be assertive about your needs. I think it makes sense since keto is very easy to go out of.
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  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    I'd think it odd .. but then I think that about any extreme form of food restriction dieting tbh

    however .. if you were my friend, I'd just smile and say whatever you want and be totally happy for you to do whatever makes you happy.. visiting friends should be fun and hassle free
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    I don't see a problem with that. If it were me, I'd clear you some space in my fridge from whatever you brought. You know your friends better than I do, though.
  • savannahdougherty7
    savannahdougherty7 Posts: 23 Member
    I think it is perfectly fine! If you follow through with confidence, nobody will bat an eyelash. Putting your weight loss goals on hold for a weekend with your friends isnt worth it- you can still be true to your diet AND have fun with your friends. If they snub at you, well, it doesn't seem like they are the kind of people you should be around during this journey. :) good luck!
  • VeryKatie
    VeryKatie Posts: 5,961 Member
    As long as you're not putting them in a tough situation trying to accommodate you, it's not a problem. Since you're bringing your own stuff, it should be fine. Just make sure you don't make them feel bad if they bring snacks/meals for you but you won't eat it.
  • bf0712
    bf0712 Posts: 2 Member
    Not rude, friends should understand! My husband and I when we go to family or friends bring along what we may need for the weekend, veggies, snacks etc... We are not shy in letting people know what we are doing and they are more than willing to accommodate us. Good Luck and have a great weekend!!
  • ashzacher
    ashzacher Posts: 114 Member
    If they're your friends, they'll understand! Too many times, I've stuck to my diet M-F and then ate whatever I wanted on the weekend because I was out with friends. It really derails me and stalls progress! Do what's best for you and they'll understand!
  • weightsnbakes
    weightsnbakes Posts: 34 Member
    Thanks all for the advice and support. I too have failed many times because I've gone off plan for a whole weekend. I'm going to be polite and respectful to them. Thanks again all :)
  • vegasvada
    vegasvada Posts: 11 Member
    I spend a lot of time out of town with close friends. I bring my own stuff for healthy snacks and what not. They don't say a word and even help themselves to some of my foods. No biggie
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