How to say 'No' to 'Food Pushers"

MakAttackTakeThat
MakAttackTakeThat Posts: 3
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi, lately at school people have been trying to hand me free food like crazy. "Oh have a cookie!" And when I say "No, thank you." They tell me things like "One won't kill you!" Or ask why I won't eat it and this is constantly happening and I need new way to say "No" to them. Curious to see if this happens to others here as well!
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  • SoViLicious
    SoViLicious Posts: 2,633 Member
    just give them the finger and keep it moving
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
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  • JeneticTraining
    JeneticTraining Posts: 663 Member
    Smile.

    Or ask them if they want some brussel sprouts.
  • dark_angel1554
    dark_angel1554 Posts: 65 Member
    My technique is to battle them off with a long speech of about how I'm trying to lose weight and stay healthy....if it's a long enough sentence, they have stopped listening about a few words into it and walk away LOL.
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    just give them the finger and keep it moving
  • PonyTailedLoser
    PonyTailedLoser Posts: 315 Member
    Politely say no. Repeat. If that still doesn't work then you are entitled to tell them to **** off. It is known.
  • limesublime
    limesublime Posts: 118 Member
    Claim allergy or religious reasons? Half my office thinks I'm Muslim and gluten intolerant
  • YoungDoc2B
    YoungDoc2B Posts: 1,593 Member
    1.) Open your mouth
    2.) Say no
    3.) Repeat steps 1 & 2 until they give up.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    I say NO to developing a new way to say NO when NO works just fine.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
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    ^this

    Learn this now. It's a skill that will serve you well throughout the rest of your life.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    Take whatever they give you. Immediately throw it in the trash (preferably where they will see).
  • Librariangetsfit
    Librariangetsfit Posts: 71 Member
    Just say "no thank you." And be prepared for hunger with a health alternative. I get really excited whenever there is a veggie plate at work events.
  • melbournemummy79
    melbournemummy79 Posts: 80
    Just say no and then if they insist say no again.
    I don't really know what sort of person would insist a third time unless they are batty.
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    I have the best fool proof answer to make someone stop offering you food. Person offering food: "Hey, [insert name here], try some of this [insert food here]" You: "No thanks, every time I eat [insert food here] I have terrible, smelly diarrhea for days."

    That'll shut them up :laugh:
  • mrsgeneric
    mrsgeneric Posts: 143 Member
    Tell them you ate your full and if u take one bite of that cookie you will puke on there shoes.... Chances r they wont try forcing u to take it!
  • matt2442
    matt2442 Posts: 1,259 Member
    No is a common answer here but if someone is going to give me a cookie, I am going take the cookie, eat it and say thank you very much.

    however, NO.
  • Amy_Hsu
    Amy_Hsu Posts: 5
    At school or work is difficult - even harder is at home when a spouse says "No one ever got fat eating only XXXXXXX" -

    I have found that using the "I don't stop at just one so I have to say "no" but thanks - it looks wonderful!" works. It doesn't hurt their feelings and gives you some sense of control - and a reminder why you need to say "NO" in the first place. I went on a 3 week binge when someone at work brought in Trader Joe's dark chocolate peanut butter cups. 1 or 2 of those then threw everything off for me. Finally I am back to eating healthy and am feeling good again - but it was a rough couple of weeks!

    Good luck.
  • JanaCanada
    JanaCanada Posts: 917 Member
    Just say, "No, thank you. I'm on a restricted diet."
  • Babeskeez
    Babeskeez Posts: 606 Member
    Nope. Then walk away.
  • Yeller_Sensation
    Yeller_Sensation Posts: 373 Member
    Keep it simple, sweetie. Just keep to only No and say nothing more. There is no real need to develop creative responses.

    I did it a few times with friends who thought my "fitness craze" was merely my hobby for the month. They stopped offering when they saw how I didn't envy them for stuffing their faces, and how I was (still am) genuinely happy with what I stuffed my face with.
  • quirkytizzy
    quirkytizzy Posts: 4,052 Member
    "I've developed an allergy." That seems to deter the most insistent ones. Problem with that is then being consistent. Otherwise, "No."
  • MissJanet55
    MissJanet55 Posts: 457 Member
    If people seem either insistent or wounded that I say no, I'll say "I'm stuffed, can I take it for later?" Then toss it out on the way home.

    I hate throwing out food but sometimes it's self defence.
  • CherokeeBabe
    CherokeeBabe Posts: 1,704 Member
    I say NO to developing a new way to say NO when NO works just fine.


    ^^^
  • junglejd13
    junglejd13 Posts: 55 Member
    Take whatever they give you. Immediately throw it in the trash (preferably where they will see).

    ^^^:bigsmile:
  • GiGiBeans
    GiGiBeans Posts: 1,062 Member
    Take it and throw it on the ground, Lonely Island style.

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  • junglejd13
    junglejd13 Posts: 55 Member
    Just say you're allergic. I'm gluten free and everyone at work knows it so when they offer something, they quickly remember that I'm gluten free. If not I say "I can't eat gluten".

    Even if you really aren't gluten free, just pretend. You can still eat whatever you want and if someone asks "Hey, I thought you couldn't eat that,"just say "this pasta is gluten free....this bread is gluten free." No one will be the wiser. This method is great because usually what is offered is glutenous filled cake, cookies, etc.


    mmwwahahahaha
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    This is what I do:

    Grab my gut and go look how fat this blob of lard is if I eat one more cookie I'll explode fat greasy oil all over the place.

    usually people laugh uncomfortably and drop it.
  • junglejd13
    junglejd13 Posts: 55 Member
    Claim allergy or religious reasons? Half my office thinks I'm Muslim and gluten intolerant

    ^^^See it works!
  • Mainebikerchick
    Mainebikerchick Posts: 1,573 Member
    Say NO!!!! If they persist, kick them in the BALLZ!!
  • Rosplosion
    Rosplosion Posts: 739 Member
    I suffer from "no-osis" as well. It seems as if we have the condition of the no. Practice with me, "No."

    It can be uncomfortable at first but saying "no." and leaving it at "no." is satisfying. Crankstr does it well. Simple, to the point and if repitition doesn't do the trick a nice flat out "OH HELL NO" works nicely.

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