There's no suitable food.

[Fatpiggie]

I'm worried about going away. I'm staying at a budget hotel. They don't serve food. I was thinking we can just eat out. But i didn't think it through and its to late now.

I can only eat grilled chicken, plain cod. Plain prawns and tuna steak.. protein yoghurts. Boild eggs strawberries doubt i will find them things. Even if i can they will likely be cooked on oils things and end up full of fat.

Could you take a small travel fridge or cool box? If you are going to the UK a restaurant might be able to accommodate you going off menu with a couple of boiled eggs or grilled chicken breast or salad with dressing on the side (if you eat salad)

Where are you going on holiday and who’s going with you?

If you don't like eating out why are you doing a holiday that involves that?
It's not compulsory.

Why.did you book somewhere so unsuitable when you knew your eating was so restricted. Email the hotel and ask if there is a fridge.

Does that mean you don’t eat those things due to Arfid or being a ‘picky eater’ or because of allergies and illness?

It was just my nickname from years ago and it came in my head.

Do you have an eating disorder.?

It would be useful to know where you are going as cuisine will vary

Buy a small fridge. We had to get one last year for meds one of our DC was using while we were away from home and it’s been very handy since.

I feel like this is one of those threads which isn’t really about the stated topic.

I really don’t know want to be rude (I’m a former fattie) but unless your holiday is for over 2 weeks then the kindest and most sensible thing to do is just relax your diet a bit for the duration of the holiday. You can eat in moderation and maintain if you keep moving without being massively restrictive. This is the mistake most people make, they’re too strict and then they fall off with it all because no one can be that restrictive without feeling cravings. Weight loss and weight management are life long commitments. 2 weeks is a drop in the ocean, just enjoy your holiday.

Unless there’s a back story that I’m unaware of.

@Fatpiggie you need to stand firm with whoever you are going on holiday with and say you don't want to be doing eating out.
They presumably must know this (unless it's a new relationship).
You need to either cancel the holiday, switch to self-catering or as suggested take a mini fridge/cool box and buy food you can eat there.
Have you googled what supermarkets are in the area by your hotel?
If it's one you don't usually shop at have a look at their website so you can see if they sell foods you can eat.
You might have to take some food from home.

You can buy cooked plain chicken breast and strawberries in a supermarket. And protein yoghurts. And probably something else you can eat.

Do you mean you can't eat it on medical advice, or that you could but it would distress you? And why can't you eat bread or hoummous or fruit? These are all healthy and not particularly fattening if that is the concern.

If you eat fish just have fish when you are out go to supermarkets for lunch you can pick up boiled eggs they usually have them in the fridge or yogurts and just eat it right away.

Most supermarkets in the UK will have
Plain cooked chicken breasts
Strawberries
Boiled eggs (in the meal deal sandwiches section)
Protein yogurts

You may have to buy a fresh lot each day but the other option is get a mini fridge. Or change hotel as that may be more cost effective overall. There are ways to sort this.

I really would think about cancelling the holiday. Sounds like you have set yourself up for a stressful time with dietary issues that don't have a solution.

Just take some tins of tuna or salmon to tide you over the first night and maybe some nuts.

I agree with others that supermarkets are your best bet and if you're away for a couple of weeks, buying a mini fridge is a great idea.

If the people you're with want to eat out sometimes, perhaps you can have a salad or just a drink with them?

I have messaged them to see if theres a fridge in the room..

And according to chatgpt theres a co op 2 mins walk away. I had tried finding it on maps but it kept saying it was 9hrs away which obviously wasn't right but it wouldn't tell me either. Anyway panic over.

You said you thought you could just eat out. Are there places you can eat out and do? Is there anywhere similar locally? Sushi for example?

We're in a travelodge right now and it has a fridge. The Tesco near our hotel sells ready boiled eggs in plastic containers as the snack part of their meal deals.
Does that reassure you that you'll be able to find something to eat? Even if you need to go to a shop every day.
I hope you enjoy your holiday.

Should that not have been a discussion before the holiday?
It’s a bit unfair to the other person if this is their
only holiday to spend it not going out for nice meals as planned, but sitting in the hotel room eating supermarket fridge food

What country/region are you visiting?

I'm sure a restaurant is fully capable of grilling chicken and fish hell you might even get it poached !!
And presenting salads and vegetables "undressed" ! How on earth do you think diabetics and others who have real life affecting illness manage ?
Sounds like you like to make a meal of your problem excuse the pun....

Even if the hotel had food onsite, surely you would have needed to contact them to see if they can handle your dietary needs.

a nearby market and an air fryer might work to keep you fed.

Is it that you can’t eat anything other than the foods you’ve listed, or is it you don’t want to?