Saying 'No' to unplanned food and how to deal
nomorearmflab
Posts: 76
So, I just wanted to talk to ya'll about each one of you deal with saying 'No, Thank you,' To the every polite and genuine ' Would you like some?'
I feel like at work, or when I come home its a constant question. Though I am always more than happy to share my meals with others, there are times I have to say no with such ferocity it almost gets me down. It is totally INFURIATING. For example, I came home, my brother was relaxing and asked the dreaded questions. " Would you like some of this? I can't eat anymore." I dont even bother to look at it. My brother, a bean pole at 6 foot, is addicted to sweet and sugary things. " No dude, thanks though. I appreciate it. I do my thing, shedding all of the **** I seem to accumulate from work to home.
" Are you SURE you dont want this? Its awesome!"
" No thanks, really. I already ate."
" C'mon you gotta finish it for me! It is just so good!"
" Seriously! Stop asking! No thanks!"
I feel like this attitude of " You have to have this!" Or " You know, if you are losing weight, you really shouldn't eat bananas." Follows me around EVERYWHERE. Its like I am embarrassed to bring my food to work because someone is going to make a comment about how healthy I am eating, and how they could never eat like that.
/rant
Anyway, how do you folks deal with these kinds of questions?
Or how do you deal with the the attitudes that come with your lifestyle change?
I feel like at work, or when I come home its a constant question. Though I am always more than happy to share my meals with others, there are times I have to say no with such ferocity it almost gets me down. It is totally INFURIATING. For example, I came home, my brother was relaxing and asked the dreaded questions. " Would you like some of this? I can't eat anymore." I dont even bother to look at it. My brother, a bean pole at 6 foot, is addicted to sweet and sugary things. " No dude, thanks though. I appreciate it. I do my thing, shedding all of the **** I seem to accumulate from work to home.
" Are you SURE you dont want this? Its awesome!"
" No thanks, really. I already ate."
" C'mon you gotta finish it for me! It is just so good!"
" Seriously! Stop asking! No thanks!"
I feel like this attitude of " You have to have this!" Or " You know, if you are losing weight, you really shouldn't eat bananas." Follows me around EVERYWHERE. Its like I am embarrassed to bring my food to work because someone is going to make a comment about how healthy I am eating, and how they could never eat like that.
/rant
Anyway, how do you folks deal with these kinds of questions?
Or how do you deal with the the attitudes that come with your lifestyle change?
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I always simply say "No thank you, I'm really sure." and if they ask again, I will say "Please stop asking me, I already answered."
I haven't really dealt with any attitude, so I can't answer that.0 -
Everyone I cross paths with at work or home knows I'm watching my calories, so they hardly ask anymore, but when they did, they didn't pressure me like you are describing. I think you need to have a talk with your bro and let him know how disrespectful he's being to you and your goals.0
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