How to deal with girlfriend ruining my diet?

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oduca
oduca Posts: 4 Member
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Hi guy,

I'm having a hard time dieting. I don't mind eating broccoli and chicken breast every single day, but my problem is my girlfriend, she always want to go to out. Often when we go out, we eat out. Also, when I buy her food she doesn't finish it so I often have to eat her food. Is there any tips would be very helpful.
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  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 4,994 Member
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    If she doesn't eat her food you do not have to eat it. You can save it and have it for lunch or just throw it out. You can eat out and lose weight, but you will have to look for lower calorie choices and probably not eat everything since restaurants tend to have huge portion sizes.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,464 Member
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    You don't have to eat her food. She can take it home for another meal.
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
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    Go for drinks instead?
  • jdhcm2006
    jdhcm2006 Posts: 2,254 Member
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    Talk to her. Tell her that you're trying to lose weight and the continuous eating out isn't helping you stick to your plan. Also, you don't have to eat her food when you go out. Take it as a leftover and tell her to eat it when she gets hungry later. Or you could eat it later. Find different date ideas that don't revolve around food. When you do go out to eat, only eat half of the portion and take the rest for a later meal. Order appetizers instead of a full meal. Drink water instead of alcohol or soda. Those are the best things I can think of.
  • besaro
    besaro Posts: 1,858 Member
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    talk to her?
  • allaboutthefood
    allaboutthefood Posts: 781 Member
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    You can make healthier choices while out and you don't have to eat what's left on her plate, or you can suggest on doing something else. Maybe some kind of fun activity it doesn't need to be food.
  • misskarne
    misskarne Posts: 1,765 Member
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    Stop blaming her for your bad choices. You don't "have" to finish her food. You CHOOSE to finish her food. Eating out doesn't have to mean you blow your calorie count - you could pick lower-calorie items.
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
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    You don't need to eat broccoli and chicken breast every day.

    You don't need to finish other people's food.

    Eat the food you feel like, so long as you stay within your calorie limit.

    Don't make excuses for going over your calorie limit.

    Make sure your calorie limit and weekly weight loss goal are not too aggressive. This isn't a race.

    Kind regards and best wishes.
  • Calliope610
    Calliope610 Posts: 3,771 Member
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    Why do you have to eat the food she doesn't finish? Why do you HAVE to eat her food?
  • oduca
    oduca Posts: 4 Member
    edited January 2016
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    Thanks guys!! I will keep that in mind next time we go out.

    I just feel so weak and give in to temptation when I see salty and sweet food, then I tend to over eat. It's easier for me not to see junk food, so I don't over eat. Is there a way to reduce my appetite? It's so hard keeping on track, I don't know... it's hard to explain. It's like I'm addicted to food when I see them.

    I eat my girlfriend's food because I feel bad that it's going to waste, and like I said I tend to over eat. You guys are right, I will try my best just to bring it home and eat it later on.
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
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    Be nice to yourself and give yourself the diet you deserve. A balanced diet with things you love in moderation.

    Don't punish yourself with too much or too little. You are good enough to be at your best.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,579 Member
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    oduca wrote: »
    Hi guy,

    I'm having a hard time dieting. I don't mind eating broccoli and chicken breast every single day, but my problem is my girlfriend, she always want to go to out. Often when we go out, we eat out. Also, when I buy her food she doesn't finish it so I often have to eat her food. Is there any tips would be very helpful.
    Lol, she's not forcing you to eat and she's not on your diet. So if you go out, share with her. You're eating what's left anyway.
    The other thing is DON'T go out so often. Learn to cook at home and have her do it too. Because if this is the person you intend to stay with, they BETTER know how to cook anyway.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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  • SueSueDio
    SueSueDio Posts: 4,796 Member
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    "I'm on a seafood diet - I see food and I eat it!" ;)

    I feel your pain - it's hard to cut back, especially when your loved ones are enjoying treats you know you can't have. I've been working on finding healthier substitutes so I can have a treat too!

    Try checking out the online nutrition guides of some of your favourite places to eat, and make a note of the healthier choices. That way at least you'll have an idea of your options when you're out and she suggests a restaurant, and won't be caught on the hop and make a poor choice. You might decide to visit a different place that has healthier options instead, or perhaps ask for a smaller portion (some restaurants offer this anyway). And like other people said you can always take some home for another meal, although I know how hard it is NOT to eat everything when it's right there in front of you and someone else is happily eating all of theirs... :)

    You might be surprised at what you learn from the nutrition guides, though - we went out a couple of days ago, and I was really shocked at the amount of calories in the salad with chicken I thought I'd have to have. I ended up with steak, potatoes and vegetables for way fewer calories and more protein, and probably felt more full than I would have with my original choice.
  • Mavrick_RN
    Mavrick_RN Posts: 439 Member
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    Sounds like your girlfriend has more sense than you. She gets free food, eats what she wants, leaves the rest for you to clean up and you complain she's forcing you to do it. You don't need to be her garbage disposal.

    Next time make her pay for it, that way it's not "your" food being wasted. Eat what you want of your own food. Go dancing or some fun activity to have a date that's not just about food.
  • oduca
    oduca Posts: 4 Member
    edited January 2016
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    ninerbuff wrote: »
    oduca wrote: »
    Hi guy,

    I'm having a hard time dieting. I don't mind eating broccoli and chicken breast every single day, but my problem is my girlfriend, she always want to go to out. Often when we go out, we eat out. Also, when I buy her food she doesn't finish it so I often have to eat her food. Is there any tips would be very helpful.
    Lol, she's not forcing you to eat and she's not on your diet. So if you go out, share with her. You're eating what's left anyway.
    The other thing is DON'T go out so often. Learn to cook at home and have her do it too. Because if this is the person you intend to stay with, they BETTER know how to cook anyway.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
    9285851.png


    You are right, it's was my desicion to eat. No excuses. Now I need help not to overeat. I would eat my food and then my gf's leftovers. I will try to bring it home next.

    I just can't help not to overeat. Even though I know I'm full but for some reason I don't feel full when I see food, specially salt or spicy I tend to over eat untill I'm bloated. I hate this feeling. I have no self control. What should I do?
  • QueenofHearts023
    QueenofHearts023 Posts: 421 Member
    edited January 2016
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    oduca wrote: »
    ninerbuff wrote: »
    oduca wrote: »
    Hi guy,

    I'm having a hard time dieting. I don't mind eating broccoli and chicken breast every single day, but my problem is my girlfriend, she always want to go to out. Often when we go out, we eat out. Also, when I buy her food she doesn't finish it so I often have to eat her food. Is there any tips would be very helpful.
    Lol, she's not forcing you to eat and she's not on your diet. So if you go out, share with her. You're eating what's left anyway.
    The other thing is DON'T go out so often. Learn to cook at home and have her do it too. Because if this is the person you intend to stay with, they BETTER know how to cook anyway.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
    9285851.png


    You are right, it's was my desicion to eat. No excuses. Now I need help not to overeat. I would eat my food and then my gf's leftovers. I will try to bring it home next.

    I just can't help not to overeat. Even though I know I'm full but for some reason I don't feel full when I see food, specially salt or spicy I tend to over eat untill I'm bloated. I hate this feeling. I have no self control. What should I do?

    How about doing something else that requires a lot of attention? Usually when I start drawing I'm so into it that I forget to eat, no matter how much food I have in the house.

    Try not to focus so much on food. Eat to live, don't live to eat.

    Edit to add: Weigh out your portion of food and put the rest away where you can't see it.
  • seiffertrk
    seiffertrk Posts: 49 Member
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    oduca wrote: »
    I just can't help not to overeat. Even though I know I'm full but for some reason I don't feel full when I see food, specially salt or spicy I tend to over eat untill I'm bloated. I hate this feeling. I have no self control. What should I do?

    I have been dealing with self control issues in my life by trying to be more intentional. I do this by putting whatever it is I'm about to do to the question "will this take me closer to or further from my goals?" Usually when I think of things that way I can stop myself from doing the things that will take me further from my goals.

    I don't know if it will work for you, but it may be something to try.
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
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    oduca wrote: »
    ninerbuff wrote: »
    oduca wrote: »
    Hi guy,

    I'm having a hard time dieting. I don't mind eating broccoli and chicken breast every single day, but my problem is my girlfriend, she always want to go to out. Often when we go out, we eat out. Also, when I buy her food she doesn't finish it so I often have to eat her food. Is there any tips would be very helpful.
    Lol, she's not forcing you to eat and she's not on your diet. So if you go out, share with her. You're eating what's left anyway.
    The other thing is DON'T go out so often. Learn to cook at home and have her do it too. Because if this is the person you intend to stay with, they BETTER know how to cook anyway.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
    9285851.png


    You are right, it's was my desicion to eat. No excuses. Now I need help not to overeat. I would eat my food and then my gf's leftovers. I will try to bring it home next.

    I just can't help not to overeat. Even though I know I'm full but for some reason I don't feel full when I see food, specially salt or spicy I tend to over eat untill I'm bloated. I hate this feeling. I have no self control. What should I do?

    You do have self control. This post explains why:
    pondee629 wrote: »
    When you go to a party with an open bar, do you always get falling down drunk?

    When you see a very attractive member of the opposite gender, do you always make inappropriate moves on that person?

    When someone disagrees with you, do you violently oppose them, even if you want to?

    Do you get up and go to work every day even though you really don't like your job?

    When an office superior says something stupid, do you immediately and loudly correct that person?

    OK. Will power ain't the problem. We can, and do, control many, many impulses. If you want to lose weight, you must control your caloric intake. ONLY EAT THE CANDY THAT YOU WILL FIT INTO YOUR CALORIC BUDGET!

    Act like a responsible adult, you do on the rest of lifes decisions. This is one you have made.

  • dhimaan
    dhimaan Posts: 774 Member
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    Mavrick_RN wrote: »
    Sounds like your girlfriend has more sense than you. She gets free food, eats what she wants, leaves the rest for you to clean up and you complain she's forcing you to do it. You don't need to be her garbage disposal.

    Next time make her pay for it, that way it's not "your" food being wasted. Eat what you want of your own food. Go dancing or some fun activity to have a date that's not just about food.

    Lol. If he understood that he wouldn't be complaining.

  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 17,959 Member
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    oduca wrote: »
    Thanks guys!! I will keep that in mind next time we go out.

    I just feel so weak and give in to temptation when I see salty and sweet food, then I tend to over eat. It's easier for me not to see junk food, so I don't over eat. Is there a way to reduce my appetite? It's so hard keeping on track, I don't know... it's hard to explain. It's like I'm addicted to food when I see them.

    I eat my girlfriend's food because I feel bad that it's going to waste, and like I said I tend to over eat. You guys are right, I will try my best just to bring it home and eat it later on.

    When you eat food you don't want or need, just because it's there - it's still going to waste. It's just going through you first, and leaving deposits on its way through.

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