avoiding food= avoiding family/friends?

V_Zanoudakis
V_Zanoudakis Posts: 36 Member
edited October 2024 in Motivation and Support
i feel like if i try to avoid snacking and extra food i end up avoiding my family and friends. after all so much of my life is surrounded by food. i'm greek and in my town there's nothing much for groups of friends to do except go out to eat. i try to go to my room and do homework or go to the gym or take my dog on walks but then i just feel like i'm distancing myself from not only food, but people too. any advice?

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  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    When others are snacking have a cup of hot tea. It does help stop cravings. :drinker:
  • ChefSuzzieQ
    ChefSuzzieQ Posts: 119
    Eat something healthy and filling beforehand.
  • Sweet_Potato
    Sweet_Potato Posts: 1,119 Member
    I know what you mean. I live in Washington, DC, and nearly everyone here drinks heavily when socializing. It's not healthy at all but it's pretty tough to avoid unless you're ok with the hermit lifestyle.
  • hbart500
    hbart500 Posts: 243 Member
    I agree with the drinking tea or eat a plate or bowl full of veggies before you go out so you are full. :) Water always helps too.
  • savlyon
    savlyon Posts: 474 Member
    If you possibly can, cut the portion sizes down. Maybe indulge once a week, but skip the rest and find some friends to work out with you.
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    If I am with people going out to a cafe, I have a peppermint tea (0 cals) or a plain coffee (90 cals ish). You don't need to eat to sit and be sociable.
  • sunkisses
    sunkisses Posts: 2,365 Member
    Eat something healthy and filling beforehand.
    This is usually what I do on social eating occasions. I also try to be even more outgoing and busy when I'm there. I take pictures or help out whoever's hosting (obviously, if we're at a restaurant I don't do this) or start up a game that keeps me too busy to stuff my face or drink too much.
  • marycmeadows
    marycmeadows Posts: 1,691 Member
    Just because they are eating doesn't mean you have to. :)
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