Family Holiday suck when you are the only one on Keto!

(Chris) #1

We are having our first family holiday since I went Keto at the beginning of November.
Back story is both my parents are over weight, my father has been type 2 for 10-15 years still eating family blocks of chocolate while taking insulin, hey he is 93 I will cut him some slack for making it that far.
Despite not being diagnosed diabetic by my GP I know I am headed in the same direction with my diet and I did show a small protein leak on the last urune test and hitting 105 kilos for the first time after a second attempt at weight watchers both times loosing 20+ kilos and putting the back on with interest, yes total yoyo!
Time for a change. Thanks to Carl and Richard who have cured 75% of my software team with the onset of diabetes and weight issues they let me in to the secret Podcast of the 2kketo dudes. I took the bit between the teeth and followed Carl’s journey from the start. To date I have lost 11kilos and from regular self testing have got a lower more regulated blood sugar levels around 4.6-4.8. though the Ketone levels only move between 0.3 and 0.8 but after trying two three day fasts I have hit as high as 3.7. fasting feels great now, the first one was a little tough but now with the salt fix I am empowered to bust through it.
All great we say, weight down, feel better within my self, in a great supportive group at work of fellow keto lovers sharing begals and pizza but…
I am on my own at home my partner won’t eat fat at all!! I try all the recipes on the kids they love them, the girlfriend eats them too but she is scared they will make her fat!
So we are on our first family holiday away. The morning was fine BACON & EGGS!! I had some nuts and cheese for the car ride but now we are here the reality of what to eat while we are out is hitting home.
Thai, Indian, Chinese, pizza, fish and chips all the regular fair of the beach strips of most holiday towns. I feel lost while the family searches the menus I find my self saying “can’t eat that” “too many carbs” etc etc. They end up eating and I end up watching them. It is frustrating and feels anti social. I am thinking of fasting the holiday away but at the same time I feel it some how puts distance between me and the family at a time we should be together.

Any thoughts from the more experience ketoers out there?

(Dan Dan) #2

T2D runs in your family it’s not about being anti social it’s about your family’s health and quality of life and being a good example to your family. You need to have a serious talk with your partner about her supporting you and your children in a healthy Way of Eating.

That said if you don’t have a supportive partner and unfortunately it happens here is some helpful hints.

Eat pizza topping only and order hot wings and salad :pizza::green_salad::poultry_leg:

Eat unbreaded/remove from fish and shrimp :fried_shrimp:

Eat low carb Chinese such as Beef Broccoli, almond chicken so on :chopsticks:

Don’t be afraid to ask whats diabetic/no sugar friendly menu items

Most places are happy to accommodate

And yes it will most likely be higher in carbs than Keto but you can eat almost anywhere under 50g carbs and you should stay in ketosis if your moderately active.

Be strong don’t act uncomfortable or apologetic it’s important to show your family a good example for them to follow.

Schedule a fast as soon as possible after you get back and you will be back on track :muscle:

IF/EF Keto WOE gives us the tools to cover any situation :smile:

“May the Force (fat adaption) be with you”

IF/EF Keto WOE is Self-Discovery :wink:

Good luck and much success in your journey in IF/EF Keto WOE :grin:

(Karen) #3

Eating out, fast food, street too, beach food is hard. All this yummy stuff is likely carb laden. Grocery store near by?? Pick up some yummy keto food for yourself. Eat before the family goes to pick a restaurant. You’ll feel less deprived

(Dan Dan) #4

The point is for him to be social with his family and be a good example by using the methods I suggested it teaches his children to handle difficult situations which they will face in life and not feel left out or pressured to give in and to be strong and unapologetic for their beliefs.

(Chris) #5

Thanks Dan Dan for the ideas, there is no way I am breaking keto, I am not going through the carb withdrawals again.

(Dan Dan) #6

I agree,

Remember a short EF (36 to 48 hours) is your best friend and will put you back on track in case of a mishap :smile:

(Troy) #7

Have some Keto ready snacks ALWAYS handy in your vehicle
Pork rinds, beef jerky, sardines, or Justin brand almond butter individual packed, etc
My go to…olives w my handy can opener. Lol

If you want to keep some cold snacks. Pack a small lunch box w freezer bags

Then when the Family is socializing, eating carb filled desserts…

That’s when you make your escape!
Be stealth
Haha

Instead of just a quick breather outside. “ cigarette break “

You are just taking your Keto eating break :smile:

Or…just bring your snack inside. Then share all about the Keto Love and lifestyle

(Chris) #8

I have packed macadamias, salami, cheese, pork rinds hope I have it covered

(Chris) #9

Survived the week and came back with 0 pounds gained which is always a win over a holiday. Bacon and Eggs with avocado everyday, Managed to survive without a single slip