The Non-Primal "Look" page 2

[Pessimist]

haha I have a look as well. When I am out and trying to decide the lesser of evils to consume my ex always catches me. "I can see your wheels turning trying to decide what you can eat!"

I think it's my darting eyes that gives it away while I am going over everything on the menu doing quick calculations in my head.

[Minxxa]

I have tried very hard to cover up the look.

this weekend at my daughter's grad party, I had to practically freeze my face when everybody's eating cake and pie and then the topic of bacon comes up (because the nephews -- the other sister's kids-- love it) and my ex sis-in-law goes "ugh, heart attack".

I didn't even look at my husband because I think the look would have taken over...

[Dannielle]

I used to get the "deer in headlights" look. I always ask if I can bring something--hoping for a way to bring something I can eat. If I can slyly find out what will be served in advance, I do. And if I'm going in blind I eat something beforehand or bring almonds or fruit (like grapes) in baggies in my purse (if the get together is hosted by someone who would understand).

[Nick "the Caveman" M.]

My wife doesn't tell me I have a "look" but she certainly tells me that she feels I judge her when she eats "bad"....I seriously don't even open my mouth or make any facial expressions and I will get the "don't judge me or make me feel bad because I want to eat this"....

[FrankOcean]

As a Mexican, saying no to beans, rice and tortillas, or even "worse" coming to my friends BBQ with a prickle pear tortilla box in my hand always started some giggles among friends.

My answer.

F@#$ off!.

That works like a charm.

Now, when I have to make unhealthy choices I go 20% here I go, then I just switch any carb refeed I had think of.

[Metismomma]

I used to get the "deer in headlights" look. I always ask if I can bring something--hoping for a way to bring something I can eat. If I can slyly find out what will be served in advance, I do. And if I'm going in blind I eat something beforehand or bring almonds or fruit (like grapes) in baggies in my purse (if the get together is hosted by someone who would understand).

I'm at the deer in headlights stage. Luckily, I haven't had many opportunities to deal with that since going primal.

[lmyers04]

As a Mexican, saying no to beans, rice and tortillas, or even "worse" coming to my friends BBQ with a prickle pear tortilla box in my hand always started some giggles among friends.

My answer.

F@#$ off!.

That works like a charm.

Now, when I have to make unhealthy choices I go 20% here I go, then I just switch any carb refeed I had think of.

what on earth is a prickle pear tortilla box?

I have no problem passing on food offered at parties/get togethers. People offer it to me, and i have found what works best is, instead of immediatly launching into explanations as to why youre not eating grains, i just say "oh man! that looks good! I might have some later.." then, "later" never comes, and they forget about it. this may not work at a formal, sit-down dinner party. thats why i avoid them.

[FrankOcean]

what on earth is a prickle pear tortilla box?

I have no problem passing on food offered at parties/get togethers. People offer it to me, and i have found what works best is, instead of immediatly launching into explanations as to why youre not eating grains, i just say "oh man! that looks good! I might have some later.." then, "later" never comes, and they forget about it. this may not work at a formal, sit-down dinner party. thats why i avoid them.

It's a box, inside of that box are tortillas made of prickle pear flour.

taraaaaa

[Lojasmo]

Just tell your hosts you're fasting. It is not impolite to turn down food.

[lmyers04]

Just tell your hosts you're fasting. It is not impolite to turn down food.

actually, its pretty impolite to turn down food, especially when the host made it his/herself. Anyone who cooks and entertains can tell you that.