MOUGHI's CalorieKing blog
Saturday, Nov 20 2010 - dinners
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This is the time of year I get stuck with going to various dinners. Some are social dinners and some family dinners. Most people would look forward to these, but I have a built up an anxiety to them over the past three years becuase they represent a challenge I have yet been able to feel comfortable at. There is always food at these gathereing that I know I should not touch because of my diabetes that I want. There is food I can have, if I just eat a little, but my self control is always wanting in social gatherings. Then there is always not enough safe or good food for me unless I bring.
OK, I have learned the tricks, read and heard from others what they do in such circumstances, but it never seems to get that much easier come this time of year. Sometimes I find my whimpness just too much to bear to the point I just want to stay home and avoid the dinners all together. Just once I would lioke people to consider how someone like me sees the dinner and plan their dinner from my eyes, but reality check. That will never happen. Their aren't too many diabetics in this world and most people have no clue what it takes to keep my disease in check or the temptations I face. So, allow me this one blog to, well, face my demon and pout a little and growl, and groan. People on diets have similar emtions when facing the troths at Thanksgiving too. It's just at this time of year when people love to lose control and put all carbs on the table, they often forget, some of us can't lose control. It's a matter of life and death to lose control.
OK, I have learned the tricks, read and heard from others what they do in such circumstances, but it never seems to get that much easier come this time of year. Sometimes I find my whimpness just too much to bear to the point I just want to stay home and avoid the dinners all together. Just once I would lioke people to consider how someone like me sees the dinner and plan their dinner from my eyes, but reality check. That will never happen. Their aren't too many diabetics in this world and most people have no clue what it takes to keep my disease in check or the temptations I face. So, allow me this one blog to, well, face my demon and pout a little and growl, and groan. People on diets have similar emtions when facing the troths at Thanksgiving too. It's just at this time of year when people love to lose control and put all carbs on the table, they often forget, some of us can't lose control. It's a matter of life and death to lose control.
3 comments so far.
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a decade ago
I think we all fear dinner parties around the holidays! We never plan on going there and over eat or give in to treats but sometimes it happens. I am going to try and not panic! I wish there was a trick that would keep, your mind, eyes, hands and belly all in check and on the same page.
My plan for Thanksgiving is to have Turkey, sweet potato, Kielbasa and tons of salad.
by MRSDSB
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a decade ago
Hey there! I'm back, and it's SO good to see you still here. You are such an inspiration. I hear what you are saying about dreading going to these social events -- it's hard for the casual dieter but even more challenging for someone who has dietary requirements due to serious health issues. It's almost funny these days to go to gatherings with people who all know each other really well -- because we all know what the special dietary needs are -- and it's almost impossible to fix a meal/serve snacks that everyone can enjoy.
:bang: My husband doesn't 'do' dairy and I avoid dairy, hubby and I don't eat any red meat, my BIL doesn't like turkey or ham, my sister loads yams with sugar and I don't like that, my parents are both on low sodium diets and now my Dad needs low potassium (which takes out just about all healthy food). Thanksgiving dinner is impossible! 
:sad3: Hang in there -- and know that others, too, share you feelings about these gatherings! 
:wave1:
by RECRE8SUZ
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a decade ago
I understand how you fill, tip and tricks may help you get through but that doesn't make it any easier. I planned a work trip fir a day that we were supposed to have a going away party at one of my favorite places famous for their gravy! You will make it through just think of how strong you will fill when you resist temptation! Hang in there
by TDBHALL