Pampered Chef Purgatory!

 What are friends for except to have their children invite you to Pampered Chef parties -- where they make chocolate lava cake in the stupid stone pan with cake mix and canned frosting -- ugh!  I'm pre-op, and just started, but am working hard at sticking to my low carb diet --- and I was successful!

They may some dip to go with chips -- but the dip had red peppers, which I hate -- so no problem!

They made a lovely salad with grilled chicken (showing off the grill pan) -- which I did have, and was very tasty!

And the choc. cake, was served in giant slabs and everyone was oohhing and ahhing and snarfing it down!  I used that time to write up my order, pay and get out of Dodge before it was too late!  

One small victory -- only about a zillion more to go!

One huge victory - way to go!!!  

You are my hero!

Excellent victory!

Awesome,  Good Start...,

Great job and wonderful self control.  I know how difficult it can be.  When I am invited to something that I feel I can absolutely not tolerate, I just decline.  Can always place an order without attending the party!

I am actually throwing a party this weekend, a summer cookout, and am having many foods I cannot eat, but have made sure to have things I can have.  And I decided on no alcohol, only water and some soda.  I bought several boxes of crystal light for the adults and kids to use in their water too.  There's ALWAYS a way to work it in your favor. 

Besides, this party is about getting together with friends.  I do love to cook and know they will all enjoy the food.  One victory at a time for us!  Good job to you!