How do I say "NO"?

melmckay99

The holiday season is here and there are a lot of luncheons, cookies, baking and social activities that revolve around eating junk food. My will power to avoid these kinds of foods has gotten quite good, and I don't even crave them as much anymore. Not to say I don't treat myself everynow and then cause I do allow myself to do that. So here is the problem:

How do I politely say "No" to the people offering me these foods without A) sounding crazy or insulting them.

I don't wanna sound crazy because I am not overweight. I am 5"5 inches and about 128 lbs. When I tell people I am tryign to be careful about what I eat they always ask me "why?" and probably think I have a self image problem or an eating disorder. I also worry about insulting the people around me who are bigger than me. What if they think that I think they are overweight and I am judging them? I honestly don't care what other people decide to put into their bodies and I don't judge them for it. I also think that people should indulge every now and then, but you gotta draw the line somewhere. A friend of mine suggested that I tell them I have a health problem that prevents me from eating those kinds of food because people are more likely to accept a health problem as an excuse rather than "I am just trying to watch my weight". But I can't bring myself to lying, plus I have not always been this health conscious and my co-workers have all seen me eat junk food before.

So what is the best way to say NO to these people?

SideSteel

The holiday season is here and there are a lot of luncheons, cookies, baking and social activities that revolve around eating junk food. My will power to avoid these kinds of foods has gotten quite good, and I don't even crave them as much anymore. Not to say I don't treat myself everynow and then cause I do allow myself to do that. So here is the problem:

How do I politely say "No" to the people offering me these foods without A) sounding crazy or insulting them.

I don't wanna sound crazy because I am not overweight. I am 5"5 inches and about 128 lbs. When I tell people I am tryign to be careful about what I eat they always ask me "why?" and probably think I have a self image problem or an eating disorder. I also worry about insulting the people around me who are bigger than me. What if they think that I think they are overweight and I am judging them? I honestly don't care what other people decide to put into their bodies and I don't judge them for it. I also think that people should indulge every now and then, but you gotta draw the line somewhere. A friend of mine suggested that I tell them I have a health problem that prevents me from eating those kinds of food because people are more likely to accept a health problem as an excuse rather than "I am just trying to watch my weight". But I can't bring myself to lying, plus I have not always been this health conscious and my co-workers have all seen me eat junk food before.

So what is the best way to say NO to these people?

My preferred method is this:

"No thank you"

FitBeto

The holiday season is here and there are a lot of luncheons, cookies, baking and social activities that revolve around eating junk food. My will power to avoid these kinds of foods has gotten quite good, and I don't even crave them as much anymore. Not to say I don't treat myself everynow and then cause I do allow myself to do that. So here is the problem:

How do I politely say "No" to the people offering me these foods without A) sounding crazy or insulting them.

I don't wanna sound crazy because I am not overweight. I am 5"5 inches and about 128 lbs. When I tell people I am tryign to be careful about what I eat they always ask me "why?" and probably think I have a self image problem or an eating disorder. I also worry about insulting the people around me who are bigger than me. What if they think that I think they are overweight and I am judging them? I honestly don't care what other people decide to put into their bodies and I don't judge them for it. I also think that people should indulge every now and then, but you gotta draw the line somewhere. A friend of mine suggested that I tell them I have a health problem that prevents me from eating those kinds of food because people are more likely to accept a health problem as an excuse rather than "I am just trying to watch my weight". But I can't bring myself to lying, plus I have not always been this health conscious and my co-workers have all seen me eat junk food before.

So what is the best way to say NO to these people?

Just think babay, if you said yes to everyone, think of how many friends you'd have. muahaha

gaylynn35

Say you already ate!! Eat at home before you go!!

LorinaLynn

My preferred method is this:

"No thank you"

This. If you want to elaborate, "No thanks, I just ate." Or even, "I'll take some home for later," then "forget" to take them home. Or do take them home, and pass them onto someone else, or to nibble when it fits your calorie budget.

DanaDark

I like to scream, throw things, cause a scene, hyperventilate, rip my clothes off, poop on the floor, sling it at people, steal cars, go on high speed police chases, crash, get tasered and arrested, post bail, then calmly return to the person and say "No thanks."

Noflexing

never lie about what your goal is in life. if you have a reason for your actions that's all that matters you don't have to explain it to anyone. tell them the truth that your trying to reach your fitness goal

brevislux

Say "Thanks but I don't eat X". I think people usually just respect that statement and don't inquire further.

LoraF83

Say "No thank you."

But be sure to say "Yes, please" to some of the things you really want.

auroranflash

If the "No thank you" doesn't work and they tell you "OH NO YOU SIMPLY MUST!" ...take whatever it is they're offering and either take it home or pitch it in the garbage. Sometimes people can be very dense socially, it's easier just to accept whatever it is they're trying to push on you than to try to explain to them that you have certain dietary needs, restrictions, or goals.

ohheyy125

Well, you can try "I had a big breakfast/lunch" or "I'm having a very big dinner tonight" "I'm not hungry right now, but thank you, it looks delicious".

If you REALLY want something though, you can have it as long as it fits in your day. Even if it means skipping breakfast or your usually snacks. I learned it all evens out in the end.

Cranktastic

ONE! ONE thread about saying no during the holidays! AH HA HA HA HAAAAAAAAAAAA!

DaniellaFitton

Just tell them, Nothing tastes as good as skinny will feel !

now_or_never12

Just tell them "No thank you" or "I'm not really hungry right now".

Or just take a little taste of things. Maybe share a cookie with someone or take a small sliver of cake. Choose a few things you want to have and just have a bit of those.

Or, get some exercise in before going to gatherings so you have some extra calories to play around with.

AllonsYtotheTardis

No thanks - maybe later...

Most people are satisfied with that response, and won't remember to offer it to you 'later'

jlcooper86

This is probably the best suggestion so far. You don't owe an explanation to anyone.

Pixi_Rex

"thank you for thinking of me but no thank you I am fine."

or just
"no i am not interested"

FitBeto

ONE! ONE thread about saying no during the holidays! AH HA HA HA HAAAAAAAAAAAA!

libbymcbain

You could try saying "No thank you" If pressed say "It does look really delicious, but I don't want to gain over the holidays".

If you really like them and don't want to hurt their feelings, you could ask if you could take a piece for later (then dispose of it or give it to someone else, my husband never refuses baked goods and never puts on weight). In a work place, this might help, because you aren't being seen to refuse everything (but then again if you refuse everything, at least you will look consistent- you will know what would work better in your own workplace).

If it is co-workers or people you see regularly, you could try explaining to them in advance that you are going to try to be conscious of what you eat this holiday. If they respect that, they are good people, if they press you, well they are no real friend of your and you shouldn't be that worried about offending them.

Vacationista

Um, I think my picky-eater kids have taught me this approach: say thanks, take it, keep breaking it into pieces and moving it around your plate until no one can tell what it originally looked like, or how much is still there, and then say 'I'm done!"

jzammetti

How about, "no, thanks. I don't eat that crap."

:laugh:

pumalama

I alternate between : no thank you, I just ate something or, looks delicious but ginger (or whatever) is not my favorite flavor. If they insist, I sometime take one small item "for later" and they are usually happy with that, then I forget to eat it...

jackpotclown

start with nuh, end with ohhhhh......try it a few times, you'll get it \m/

Dub_D

Just tell him you're on your period.

WendyTerry420

My preferred method is this:

"No thank you"

^^^

It isn't crazy or insulting to turn down an offer for food.

BritneysStuntDouble

Say "Thanks but I don't eat X". I think people usually just respect that statement and don't inquire further.

They might not inquire further because you already overshared. No need to go into details, folks.

oregonzoo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAYL5H46QnQ

You could also say "no thank you"

Crayvn

ONE! ONE thread about saying no during the holidays! AH HA HA HA HAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Here is TWO...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/811466-how-are-you-getting-through-the-holiday-tempations

jasonp_ritzert

Um, I think my picky-eater kids have taught me this approach: say thanks, take it, keep breaking it into pieces and moving it around your plate until no one can tell what it originally looked like, or how much is still there, and then say 'I'm done!"

This is great, I'm going to try this one at my company party this year.

_Bob_

I say no with my mouth first and then with my finger. but it depends on who I'm saying no to

testease

Be courteous, say no thanks. Dunno why people need to justfy things.

"no thanks im trying to lose weight/be healthy/blah blah blah"

You just sound pompous and ungrateful.