I managed to stay zero carbs. at my first restaurant visit in 27 Days of Atkin's.

[RaySharpton]

Well, I did it. I had zero carbs. at an Atlanta DIS meet Thursday evening at Slope's Bar-B-Que restaurant.

I drank only water, and ate dry pork and dry ribs(no bar-b-que sauce) and used zero carb Texas Pete hot sauce.(tabasco sauce didn't have an info label)

Everyone had a great time. The Slope's restaurant was wonderful and the pork was very fresh and moist. I liked the Texas Pete hot sauce. And ribs were so moist that the meat fell off the bone. I couldn't finish it all...lol.

I got to {{{Hug}}} and meet some wonderful DISers and their families.

I met ead79 and her DH to be. Elizabeth organized this wonderful DIS meet and I brought all the Santa baby pictures for her and everyone to look at. She is going to be a beautiful bride. She is just sweetest lady. We talked about their future wedding at the most magical place in the world. Yes, they are getting married one december evening at the wonderful, beautiful, magical, Walt Disney World Wedding Pavillion with the Magic Kingdom in the background. The Fantasy in the Sky fireworks will brighten the sky. And after that they will be wished away to the back entrance of Epcot's Italian pavillion to a private, raised platform on the lake to watch the Illuminations. What a wedding to remember.

Olena and her DH took a few pictures of us. Olena has such a contagious giggle and laugh. And she is so sweet. Here is a link to the DIS meets board to see the pictures:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=3632436

And sha_lyn and her DS were so nice. This was the first time that I met them.

And I can't find the words to tell you how much it meant to me to meet Dan Murphy again. The DIS meet king, and the one who made me so welcome on the DIS Community board. As he has touched the hearts of so many other DISers. Dan's the man. And I'm sure that he'll have some pictures up soon.

God bless you, bet wishes, and encouragement, RaySharpton

 

[kejoda]

Ray I'm so glad that you had such a wonderful time. Good for you for sticking to your eating plan!!!!!!!!!

 

[Luvinit]

Way to Go Ray!!!!! I know how hard it can be to stick to "plan" when you are out and about. I knew you would be able to do it!!!

Your pictures look GREAT...sounds like ya'll had a wonderful time.

Tracy

 

[lmhall2000]

Those ribs sound amazing!!! You'll be amazed how your mind starts looking at menus and you'll be able to eat lots of things at restaurants and not cheat on Atkins- You're doing great and I wish I could have been there to meet you guys- we USED to live in Atlanta- miss it! What a great support to have some faces to put with the Dis'ers!

GREAT JOB RAY!!!!

Tara

 

[kamgen]

Great job Ray! Those ribs sound wonderful!!!!! Good for you!
I always enjoy meeting DIS friends...sounds like you had a wonderful time!

Awesome!

Kamy

 

[wovenwonder]

You are doing so great Ray!
That 'cheat free star' looks WONDERFUL on you!

 

[imgoingtodisney]

way to go Ray

 

[minniecarousel]

Good for you Ray!! (I gotta remember to ask for meats with no sauce!) So you can go out and enjoy a meal without eating carbs - interesting!!

 

[Beanie]

That is excellent, Ray!! I am so proud of you!! Glad you had a great time at the meet and thanks for the link to the pictures!!

Whoo hooo! Way to go...Keep up the great work!

 

[lvs_eeyore]

WTG Ray Im so proud of you!!!!!

 

[nativetxn]

It is quite easy to stay on Atkins when you eat out, isn't it?

I'm so proud of you for staying on plan when all around you were probably eating off plan foods.

I'm glad you enjoyed the meet. Wish I could have been there.