Feel pressured.

Janaglass31
Janaglass31 Posts: 4 Member
edited November 25 in Food and Nutrition
Dear community, I've been going to the gym and watching my calories for the last 7 weeks. I've been doing really well until I get to work.

I have competitions and they give you prizes there. One of the things they give you is your choice from a deep fried buffet or deli. I appreciate the award but I'm really watching my calories because my cholesterol is real high. I feel like if I don't eat it, they might view me as ungrateful and treating me different

This sounds silly

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  • Janaglass31
    Janaglass31 Posts: 4 Member
    I don't know what to fo
  • Janaglass31
    Janaglass31 Posts: 4 Member
    I don't know what to do!!!!!
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    you have to do it for you,, and only you,,, no one else!
  • melimomTARDIS
    melimomTARDIS Posts: 1,941 Member
    so the entire buffet is deep fried? even the salad bar?
  • goldthistime
    goldthistime Posts: 3,213 Member
    Tell them your cholesterol is high! Ask if a substitute prize is possible and if not, tell them you would like to give it to the "runner-up".
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    edited October 2015
    Perhaps there's a healthy choice at the deli? If not, give your award to someone else.

    I would campaign for healthy food options or non-food rewards like a choice of gift cards. I'm sure you're not the only one watching calories.
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    Can you suggest they change to healthier options?

    In the meantime, all you can do is make the right choices for your own health. Sure, people might treat you differently, but then, you are treating yourself differently, with good reason!
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I'd take healthy choices from the deli.
  • questionfear
    questionfear Posts: 527 Member
    Accept the award and ask that either the gift cards or amount allotted to the deli/buffet be given to the local food bank.
  • Janaglass31
    Janaglass31 Posts: 4 Member
    Thanks guys
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    melimomTARDIS wrote: »
    so the entire buffet is deep fried? even the salad bar?

    That was what I wondered! I've never been to a buffet that doesn't have at least a few lower calorie choices.
  • ZeroDelta
    ZeroDelta Posts: 242 Member
    Make a stand. Graciously refuse the prize because it doesn't conform to your dietary restrictions. Maybe you can make the situation better for future winners. :)
  • ndvoice
    ndvoice Posts: 161 Member
    Deli sandwich made with turkey & veggies, or a salad if they make them.
  • cnbbnc
    cnbbnc Posts: 1,267 Member
    That's just weird to me. I mean.... it's great that you've won whatever the competition is, but why you have to feel pressured to eat the prize is a little puzzling. LOL! To me it should be plenty good enough just that you won. Does it mean you aren't worthy of winning if you don't want the food?

    I wouldn't think twice about not eating it if nothing offered fits your goals, and especially if you have a medical reason to steer clear of it.
  • dinosaurparty
    dinosaurparty Posts: 185 Member
    edited October 2015
    If you don't think eating out fits your goals right now, then why not give it to someone who looks like they could use it? :) Gift cards are great for donating!

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