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  • Morenosn
    Morenosn Posts: 28 Member
    I like yoovie's idea.

    I hate to tell you, but even when you lose weight and become super sexy, people will never stop trying to give you advice on what to eat/drink/how to live/what toilet paper to buy, you just have to graciously take it and organize where it belongs in your head, be that the treasure chest or the trash can.

    Can't wait to see you succeed like a boss. Best of luck.

    PLEASE tell me no one has ever ever suggested what toilet paper to buy?! lol
    Anyway, OP:

    just tell them that you aren't hungry.

    HAHA Actually someone did tell me what toilet paper to buy, and i switch and never looked back! Just had to comment bc it made me laugh. :laugh: "Scotts" if you were wondering! :laugh:
  • kenazfehu
    kenazfehu Posts: 1,188 Member
    "No thank you" and
    "What part of 'no thank you' do you not understand?"
  • Restybaby2012
    Restybaby2012 Posts: 568 Member
    feed THEM the kudo THEY'RE looking for and say "OOOOooh that looks really good ...Id love some but I better not..go ahead and enjoy it for both of us"

    By that you've fed their ego and shut em up without further explanation. It still works for me. My other stand by is "Id love to but Im allergic to ______" . And because I do have tons of allergies, they seldom ever ask again plus they know Im diabetic.
  • surromom2010
    surromom2010 Posts: 457 Member
    Tell them youd love to- but youre on medication right now that dictates your diet. You dont have to tell them that the medicine is the badass playlist in your head when youre working out later. OHHH! fixed.
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    That comment just made me sweaty...sooo sweaty.
  • Lisa760
    Lisa760 Posts: 113 Member
    If it's at a party: "Whoa, that looks awesome! I just finished eating, but I'll definitely grab some when I get seconds. Thanks!"

    If it's something special that someone brings and you don't want to offend, take it and say: "Hey, this is great! I'm going to have to save this for later so I can really savor and enjoy it. Thanks!" Then immediately wrap it in paper towel and toss in the bathroom trashcan. Immediately so there's no temptation later.

    Eventually I hope you feel comfortable enough to share your weight loss journey with others in your life. Sometimes people will surprise you and be extremely supportive. I have two co-workers who are constantly giving me little reminders when I start staring at the chocolate cookies or brownies in the breakroom. More accountability, yes. Better chances of success, definitely!
  • KatWood
    KatWood Posts: 1,135 Member
    Great suggestions! I will definitely use some of these. Thanks to the OP and congrats on starting your new lifestyle. You can do this!
  • Zanna857
    Zanna857 Posts: 11 Member
    Congratulations on making a huge step in changing your life.
    My move because I come frome a lare family and I understand not wanting to just Tel them your on a diet or watching what you eat. I actually learned this move from skinny girls turny guys down. Nicly.go figure. So when they feel the subject will come up or does come up you can say no thanks, I'm good and change the subject. Lr say no thanks, then thank then and excuse yourself. Even if you just end up in the bathroom to wash your hands. Hey it worms I've done it many times. And people don't want to hand you food before you go into the restroom...lol. Good luck.
    Hopefully all these comments will help you build some confidence and it won't seem as daunting a task as it seems.
    Best wishes on your Journey!
    Friend me if you like I'm also on a long journey, to loose 150lbs.
  • gabriellejayde
    gabriellejayde Posts: 607 Member
    as others have said, congratulations!
    honestly, I wouldn't give any reason. I totally get what your concern is- I felt the same way... plus people knew that if there was birthday cake in the office, I was going to have a piece. Or two.
    But when I started losing and something was brought into work, I just said, "no thanks" and kept walking. If they questioned me, i would just shrug and say I didn't want any. I realized nobody would bother a thin person to eat it and I wasn't going to always make an excuse about not feeling well (which wouldn't make sense if they saw me eating lunch).

    Once in a while if someone says, "hey, I brought in donuts" I'll say, "oh, thanks! I'll have one in a little while" and then I wont. :)

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