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I KNOW!!! What is their deal? I seriously do think that some people want to undermine someone who is working hard and getting success. I would have felt like I had to eat it too- he paid for it, I don't want to be rude, etc... How frustrating that he did that to you.

My office is notorious for bringing in nothing but sweets - donuts, brownies, etc. Luckily they stay in the other room. However, they walk around offering them to people. When one woman gets to my desk she insists and insists until I finally have to get rude about it then she is insulted. Annoying....

I know exactly what you mean. There's always somebody that wants you to join in on whatever they're eating. It's definitely hard to resist the temptation. I live with my mom, husband, and two kids so it' hard not to be influenced by them. I can't imagine if it was my boss...that puts you in a weird situation. I guess I would just have a few bites to show thanks and then, like you said, throw the rest away. Although I do think there are people out there that deliberately try to sabotage you, I think most people do it unconsciously. If anything, when people see that you are paying attention to your diet, it makes them have to take a look at themselves. It can be so irritating when you are doing so well, but just don't let them derail you.

Yes,I think some people take enjoyment in "sabotaging" or testing how serious you are about the changes you want to make... Don't know why but...It is what it is... If your boss IS indeed aware of your healthier lifestyle choices then you have several choices. ONE : Politely remind him so in the future when he strolls in with ice-cream next time you can decline without feeling ungrateful,and suggest someone else in your work place to have the ice-cream. TWO : If he is unaware of your new eating habits then tactfully let him know... OR Three my favorite... Accept the ice-cream if you feel you CAN"T decline and tell him (since he is your "BOSS" ) you're so busy working at the moment you can't stop to indulge in the ice-cream. How can he fault you for wanting to be a diligent employee ;-) Tell him you'll eat it later ,end of story !!

Getting healthier and losing weight can be very embarrasing for some people. It's underlying messages to some people can be very harsh and makes us feel lousy about ourselves. I finally have overcome this and am not afraid to tell people about my lifestyle changes. My advice is for you to talk to your boss/coworkers and let them know what's going on w/ you and I'm sure they will be very receptive.

Try being married to someone like that. Let me tell you, it's not easy!:explode:

Use the old... I'm not feeling that well today. I really appreciate the thought but perhaps someone else could enjoy it. It's a hard when you don't want to be rude, and I hope no one would really want to sabotage another, but sometimes you have to look out for your own best interests, and if you don't want it (I know I would get ill at the thought of all those extra fatty calories) be as polite as you can, but have to refuse --- or remind them how well you are doing on your weight loss and pass. Good luck!

Yep--I hate that... I swear I get offered more junk food when people know I'm trying to cut back. I'm almost at the point where it's not worth telling people because all I get is "Nah, you don't need to lose weight, have some!" Grr. It's especially bad with people who are good at guilt trips ("But I bought it just for you!"). Oh well--hopefully willpower is like muscle: with enough exercise it gets stronger!

I hate it when people do that !!!!!

I think they do it to take away the feeling of guilt from themselves, you know? Like my boss is meant to be healthy eating but she brought in cakes last week, and I said no thank you and she was like 'ooo your being healthy arent you, well im going to have one'. I just said go ahead.. I have a holiday to go on !! Lol.