Should I concern myself with others' eating habits?
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For me, bread and rice are unhealthy. I do best physically and psychologically on meat, leaves and berries, i.e. paleo.
I agree, bread is inherently evil.
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Who brings salad to a BBQ?
What's wrong with salad and bbq?? Since bbq'd meat is often filling and heavy, and salad is light they seem a good combo to me.
Oh, I thought salads were for decor0 -
For me, bread and rice are unhealthy. I do best physically and psychologically on meat, leaves and berries, i.e. paleo.
I agree, bread is inherently evil.
Where are you buying your bread from? I buy mine's dead and prepared.0 -
Never pass on a perfectly good opportunity to STFU.0
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Preaching - about anything, from religion to food - isn't good social behaviour. Nickpicking at a bbq? Nobody likes that guy.
I know someone who likes to comment on what other people eat - I don't eat with her, because it's annoying. "Do you know what's in that?" "That looks like a lot of calories."
The thing is, your family members probably know that they aren't making healthy choices. It's like when people ask, "How do I tell my friend she's fat?" They know; they're just not ready to make the change. When they're ready, they'll do it. If they're never ready, that's their choice.
As for those hating on salads at bbq - you guys are crazy! :bigsmile: I'll eat your share0 -
Never pass on a perfectly good opportunity to STFU.
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And it's a BBQ and a gathering. The last thing anyone wants to hear is someone going on about what's "right and wrong". It's about fun and enjoyment. Sure, bring a salad or veggie dish if you want. Nothing wrong with a variety. But to add - meat is NOT unhealthy.0 -
Never pass on a perfectly good opportunity to STFU.
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That just means more salad for you!0
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Never pass on a perfectly good opportunity to STFU.
*huggles*
And it's a BBQ and a gathering. The last thing anyone wants to hear is someone going on about what's "right and wrong". It's about fun and enjoyment. Sure, bring a salad or veggie dish if you want. Nothing wrong with a variety. But to add - meat is NOT unhealthy.
^All of the above0 -
Never pass on a perfectly good opportunity to STFU.
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People will ask if they want to know...most people notice on their own and then ask. Others could care less or care and are not ready for the information. I offer only when approached. It's like religion, everyone has their own idea of what they want and if they want to talk about it...they know you are doing it (just as they know if someone is a Christian) and will approach you if they truly want to discuss it. :-) It's awesome that you want to help others though, but they have to be ready :-)
You go girl and keep up the great work!0 -
I'm with the majority, you probably have enough work figuring out what works for you, much less anyone else. Don't be one of "those" people.0
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Not a single person I've known IRL has taken to mfp as I did, so I've stopped recommending it. I have cousins who lose weight by cutting carbs, which wouldn't suit me, but if it's working for them, that's fine by me.
I think mfp works for me because I don't like to be told what to do. Some people need an 'official' diet so that an authority figure is in charge of them, or a shake diet because then there are no choices to make. Different people work differently and it doesn't help to try to impose what works on us on others.0 -
The only way that it would be a good idea to say anything to anyone else about their food choices is if they ask you. Even then, they might just be trying to make polite conversation - so proceed with extreme caution.
I love me some salads and veggies, but it's a friggin' BBQ we're talking about here. Let everyone just chill and enjoy themselves, don't be a Negative Nellie.
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unless these people are your children still living at home, there isn't much you can do unless they come to you with advise when they see your results!
^^^ this. Parents/guardians should concern themselves with what their kids eat. When it comes to adults and people you're not responsible for, then wait until someone asks for advice before giving it.
Leading by example is a good strategy
Yes, this. It was my first thought when I saw the topic title.0 -
I think you have a skewed idea of what eating healthy means. Birthday cake can be part of a healthy diet.
So can meat.0 -
Don't become the food police at family events. If you do, you may end up eating at home more often.
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I agree, I don't want to be a negative Nancy, I like having friends and family around lol. Like most of you said, I'll mind ma business ,STFU and lead by example.0
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No. Other peoples habits, not matter what they are, shouldn't be your concern.0
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Don't be that person. When you were eating like them, how would you have reacted to one of your relatives telling the family en masse that they eat badly or wrong? Stay healthy, let them see you improve and let them ask if they want to. No one likes being told they are doing something wrong, especially when they haven't asked first, and there are few things more obnoxious than a reformed drinker/smoker/unhealthy eater preachIng to you about how what you are doing is bad.0
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