Sugary social events
Brownilocks
Posts: 30 Member
Hi everybody,
I find that with every social event, comes unhealthy food... usually in large quantities.
I've been trying to cut down on my sugar intake for a while now, but it can be tough when you are 'forced' to have it (e.g. birthdays, afternoon coffee with family/co-workers, movies).
I find that, generally, you can get off the hook by just taking a little, but I'd like to know what you others do.
How do you deal with this?
Looking forward to your feedback!
I find that with every social event, comes unhealthy food... usually in large quantities.
I've been trying to cut down on my sugar intake for a while now, but it can be tough when you are 'forced' to have it (e.g. birthdays, afternoon coffee with family/co-workers, movies).
I find that, generally, you can get off the hook by just taking a little, but I'd like to know what you others do.
How do you deal with this?
Looking forward to your feedback!
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I can't do just a little. I just tell people I'm on a sugar fast - usually people understand. If I eat just a little, I'll keep eating it. Sugar is my crack.
If I'm in those situations, I'll drink a cup of coffee and politely decline "even just a bite."0 -
Oh man, I've found that people (not necessarily sugar) can be the biggest obstacle. Peer pressure is REAL. I find I can usually just say " no thank you, I'm feeling quite full" or simply a straight-up "no thank you". If people can't respect one's decision then I think the problem lies with them, to be honest. I don't like feeling I have to justify why I don't want cake/sugary stuff, so I try and just say "no thank you". I hope this helps!0
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Thank you guys! Very helpful tips
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Find the one thing you would either not enjoy, or enjoy the least and carry it around on a plate. Mash up or break off a piece of it so it looks like you are in the process of eating. If people see you already have food, they rarely push more on you.
I knew someone who would also do things like take the smallest piece of dessert possible and find a moment or place when no one was looking and then pour so much salt or pepper over it that it was inedible. He would either rub it in so you couldn't see it, or he would cover it with whipped cream to hide it. He could then walk around and socialize and not have to worry about the food or the people.
Festive drinks help too. Carry around a glass of whatever is being served or make your own mocktail. Get sparkling water (flavored or not) and toss some fruit or mint or anything you like in it and if anyone offers you dessert tell them you are going to have a piece "as soon as you finish" your drink - Keep filling your glass.
Most people don't care what you have (drinks or dessert) as long as you have something and are socializing with others who have the same0
