Diet saboteurs...
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Amandinggo
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Hi there,
This is the first time I post something but I want to know if you know some diet saboteurs? Sorry my story will sound a bit childish but it makes me really angry.
My boyfriend has been quite supportive in my weight loss journey, may be because it did not affect our lives, I am eating everything but try to eat healthy and I don't binge anymore (I eat one piece of chocolate not 4 pieces, for instance and I also take time to chew and enjoy my meal).
Anyway, some people get mad when it gets to eating healthy. A friend of mine constantly wants me to eat and it becomes to be annoying. Last time I went to a pastry shop with her. I took one cake and she took two, she wants me to eat with her the second one while I am full so I refuse but she insists and insists and insists over and over again.
Don't get me wrong, I know how to defend myself but it really wants me to not see her sometimes, I don't like to be bossed around, I am quite independent and I like my lifestyle so I don't want anybody to tell me what to do.
The worst was last time, we were supposed to see each other. I had to admit that the previous day I hate a lot of cakes so I did not want to do the same thing on that day so I told her that I would be happy to see her but if we could go to the cake shop next week, it would be great as I had quite a lot of food and she replied "I am sorry but no diet with me girl".... I did not go to see her and I am still really upset, I did not call her back. Not because she told me this but because she does not respect the way I live, that's why. I am not telling her "do not eat two cakes, it is bad etc". I really like her but I don't want this stupid fights anymore to happen. I have one other friend who behave a bit like this but she listens when I say no.
Anyway, did this kind of things happened to some of you? I know this is not the end of the world, believe me I have seen a lot worse in life, but it still annoys me.
This is the first time I post something but I want to know if you know some diet saboteurs? Sorry my story will sound a bit childish but it makes me really angry.
My boyfriend has been quite supportive in my weight loss journey, may be because it did not affect our lives, I am eating everything but try to eat healthy and I don't binge anymore (I eat one piece of chocolate not 4 pieces, for instance and I also take time to chew and enjoy my meal).
Anyway, some people get mad when it gets to eating healthy. A friend of mine constantly wants me to eat and it becomes to be annoying. Last time I went to a pastry shop with her. I took one cake and she took two, she wants me to eat with her the second one while I am full so I refuse but she insists and insists and insists over and over again.
Don't get me wrong, I know how to defend myself but it really wants me to not see her sometimes, I don't like to be bossed around, I am quite independent and I like my lifestyle so I don't want anybody to tell me what to do.
The worst was last time, we were supposed to see each other. I had to admit that the previous day I hate a lot of cakes so I did not want to do the same thing on that day so I told her that I would be happy to see her but if we could go to the cake shop next week, it would be great as I had quite a lot of food and she replied "I am sorry but no diet with me girl".... I did not go to see her and I am still really upset, I did not call her back. Not because she told me this but because she does not respect the way I live, that's why. I am not telling her "do not eat two cakes, it is bad etc". I really like her but I don't want this stupid fights anymore to happen. I have one other friend who behave a bit like this but she listens when I say no.
Anyway, did this kind of things happened to some of you? I know this is not the end of the world, believe me I have seen a lot worse in life, but it still annoys me.
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That sounds horrible! But also like she's got some issues of her own. At some point either she has to change or you have to fall back into bad habits for this friendship to work out. And personally? I think you're in the right here.0
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What I am going to say isn't meant to be offensive so please try to take this openly and lovingly( a lot is lost in text, when attempting to express certain things) with that said.... YOU need to stand YOUR ground, I am not saying do not "eat the cake"( <
metaphor) But enough is enough when YOU say it is. What is the difference between someone that wants to quit drinking/ cut back on drinking (alcohol) and someone wanting to cut back on certain foods? NOTHING. You are attempting to make a change in your life for the better of your health and you CANNOT let someone drag you back down into the PITT you were once in. I will say this, let her/him know that IF you guys go out somewhere, YOU do not want to be pressured. If they pressure simply get up and walk away, they will get the point. But in the end it has to be YOU that makes the conscience decisions NOT to eat the extra, unless they are sitting on top forcing it down your throat.......you know the rest. Sorry for the abrupt rudeness <insert friend> but I SAID NO....either they respect you or they don't. But at least you can walk tall and respect yourself afterwards.
P.S. the excuse of him/her not being on a diet and not respecting yours is horse pucky. If they were a recovering alcoholic would you take them to a bar? Most likely not.0 -
I made my friend eat cake the other day because I'm trying to recover from a restrictive eating disorder and they weren't going to have anything and I was VERY uncomfortable about eating anyway... I was almost in tears (I think I hid it well though).
Just another perspective. You can never tell what other people are going through.0 -
I made my friend eat cake the other day because I'm trying to recover from a restrictive eating disorder and they weren't going to have anything and I was VERY uncomfortable about eating anyway... I was almost in tears (I think I hid it well though).
Just another perspective. You can never tell what other people are going through.
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She sounds like she's jealous and a bad friend. Dump dat *****, find friends who support you, and if she comes around, great, if not, you don't need that in your life.0
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They'll come around over time, and if you really don't want to eat something, no one is forcing you to eat it. They're not about to shove it in your mouth for you.
My husband does similar things.
"Oh honey, you're so muscular lately, it's sexy! By the way, I bought Oreos and ice cream..."
Sometimes you just have to pick and choose your battles. Is it worth losing a friendship over cake?0 -
There will always be someone who gives you the stink-eye for turning down food, silly as that is. All that diet stuff aside, you have the best profile pic I've ever seen.0
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Stand your ground and don't give in. If somebody is trying to "sabotage" your diet, don't let them. Only you can control what goes into your body and if a friend isn't willing to respect that, are they really your friend? Demand respect for yourself, and don't interact with people that want to bring you down. If she wants to be in your life, she'll put away the food and give you an ear to listen.0
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My workplace is nothing but sabotage.
Currently within my reach are two different types of chocolate biscuits, carrot cake, brownies, small muffins, and some Mr Kipling swirl things.
I haven't had any.
You've just gotta say no, and if the people in your life can't deal with that, well, **** em. Hang out with other people.0 -
I cut out the saboteurs. Real friends support you. If she isn't supporting you, she really isn't your friend.0
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It sounds odd but thank goodness I am gluten intolerant! No more the nagging of but maybe a cookie or cake this time? Which ends up in every time you visit them. No, the doctor says I can't! end of story... But now I keep on hearing how boring it must be I can't eat all that crap and how sad it is for me. It starts to annoy me almost just as much. I am not sad, I am glad I can't eat it and there is enough left which I can have.0
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Have friendships that don't revolve around food/eating.0
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Tell her to her face...
Letting her see your prioroties will sort things one way or other. She will stop irritating you or stop sseeing you altogether.
My only saboteur is me, myself and I,it's i who made excuses all this years0 -
People meet to go eat cakes? Wow.. how did I get so fat not knowing these people? :noway:
I would definitely suggest calling her up with a different activity in mind and seeing how that goes. I wouldn't harbor ill feelings over cake. Maybe bring it up when you are not around food that you are just really trying to work on yourself that you enjoy a treat every once in a while, but like to limit them. Or just decide beforehand, she is going to be pushy, I just will say no and let it go.0 -
OP i really like your profile picture.0
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1. She probably isn't trying to sabotage your diet. I'm guessing she feels like a fatty eating two cakes when you're only eating one, so she wants you to split the other one with her. Just say no, and stick to your guns.
2. Make sure she is aware of your diet. And then start suggesting that when the two of you spend time together, you do something other than eating. If this continue to be a problem, stop hanging out with her. You are allowed to end a friendship if it is no longer enhancing your life. And you should.0 -
It sounds like you and your friend may be better off finding a new activity to bond over.0
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These are boundary issues. If you can't stand up for yourself involving food - or anything else for that matter - that would be an awesome thing to work towards. These people will always wander through your life. If you feel strongly about something, learn to say no and mean no. It will help you across the board.0
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Sorry to hear that. We all have friends, but sometimes you have to stand tall and realize maybe she really is not on that list. I had a friend years ago that was like a sister.. Had years of history together. I lost over 50 lbs before coming here and she became a total bit--. She saw me buying smaller sized clothes and eating healthier and she asked me what I was trying to prove. She told 2 other friends I was losing so I would look better when I left my husband . That would never and did not happen.Sorry, this is off subject but maybe she doesn't really deserve your friendship. Best to you..0
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