Personally, I would discuss it with my mom before the next dinner date.
I would ask her if we could have baked chicken, cauliflower, salad, and
things like that. I'd offer to bring the dessert and beverages if
necessary. In the long run, it'll be a lot less work for your mom, and
will be on your plan. Good luck. :-)

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Cheri

BigD wrote in message ...
Hey all...

I've been on Atkins about 3 weeks now....doing pretty well with a few
minor
mishaps. I've been "perfect" for the past 3 days though, and WAS back
in
ketosis. Until tonight. My folks invited us over for dinner, and my
mom
knows my wife and I are low-carbing. She served Chicken and Biscuits,
home-made brownie sundaes, and chocolate chip cookies. I first tried
to