Why????????

[JJFigure]

I think you should run around to random offices asking them over and over if they'd like a chx breast or packet of tuna.

Good one Spatts! I'll have to try it out.

I just say no thanks with a smile and then ignore the person. Luckily, most of the people I'm around are a little intimidated by me and they know I compete, so they don't push.

Here's my latest trick - I have a bag of veggies on my desk I'm munching on, and if someone offers up junk food, I counter with veggies. That usually sends them running - especially if I have broccoli. Red peppers people might actually take one; I've had no takers for the plain, raw broccoli though.

 

[SteelWeaver]

True that. They'll take carrots, or cucumber, they'll even take celery or EVEN raw cauliflower on rare occasions, but never the broccoli. I wonder why?

They don't much care for the boiled egg white and cottage cheese dip, though, lol.

DG - that is hilarious about your freezer! It's kinda weird actually, heh heh. (not bad weird, just peculiar, lol)

 

[Daisy_Girl]

It is MUCH easier for people to feel better about *their* food choices if they can make *everyone* do what they do. They would rather bring you down to what they do, than be inspired by your strength. Of course, not everyone is like this, and sometimes it is subconscious - not mindful.

It goes hand-in-hand with most people's inability to take responsibility for their actions. It is easier to blame a "slow metabolism" or "bad genetics" than all that fast food and crap they eat.

 

[valerie]

Lots of times people will try to sabotage your dieting efforts. Keep up with what you are doing and even the hard headed ones will get your drift.

Family can be tough too. I'm lucky in that my folks never push anything on me, in fact my parents are really interested in eating clean. Good luck

 

[slinky]

Haha!

It's the other way around with me. People (especially chicks) usually assume I'm the type that eats salads all the time, especially for lunch. Since salads are sooooooo healthy So, I'm invited to join other chickies on their lunches since they usually go where there's alot of different kinds of salads on the menu.

My response is, "do I look like a rabbit?" - as I'm munching on my steak.


Listen, I'm all for eating clean. But I really feel that if 95% of your diet is clean food, an occasional "treat" ain't gonna kill you. Hell, I'm the one usually munching on a large cookie or brownie. hehehe. Everyone else is always on some sort of diet.

 

[SouthernBell]

I know the felling, I work in the oil field and seems like everyday some vendor is bringing by hotdogs, donuts or some other thing that I refuse to eat. After being with the company for 3-years they have finally realized they are wasting thier time asking if I would like some. They finally accepted the fact that I don't eat like them unless of course it is a cheat day and then i usually opt for a margaritta and chips and salsa.

Sooner or later, hopefully sooner, they will get tired of asking and just pass you by, but until then remain strong

SB

 

[ArtsyChic]

I think it's important for me to remember that my health and body are more important to me then any momentary bliss from a peice of chocolate, a cookie or whatever. That enjoyment is only as long as that cookie lasts..being healthy and beautiful lasts as long as you keep it up. It's just simply not worth it to eat/accept those foods.

My father, who has the absolute WORST eating habits of anyone around, is a margarine/butter eating machine...I ask him when I was last home, "Are you willing ot die/have heart attack/stroke for that butter? Are you willing to risk not seeing grand kids or being with my mom just because you want some more fat on your taters?" Most people have to make this connection in their head before anything can happen.

Remember, those foods are just not worth it...

BTW, an entire banana split bar in her cubical? What kind of slobs are you working with? That's the epitomy of sloven.

Alicia

 

[Determined Girl]

Artsychic,

Oh the banana split in the cubicle is just the beginning. My manager brings in doughnuts about once a week, Everybody on my team is bringing in something different everyday. Bagels with about 6 containers of different kinds of cream cheese (I love trying different things so this is really hard for me), Cookies, ect.

One time, in a meeting one of my coworkers brought in a chocolate cake that was the height of 4 regular cakes! It was chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate. Pizza ordered at least twice a week, and more (I just cant think of the rest right now). Yes, I work around people that L-O-V-E to eat. Then they lookin at me all crazy and shit just because I say no to everything.

 

[Sassy69]

Another easy thing to keep all of it in perspective - just think about all the shit that goes into those nicely preserved Twinkies & Snickers Bars! Hot Dogs? You know what hot dogs are made out of, right? Lips & Assholes! (My fav quote from "The Great Outdoors" )

Also, frankly I feel like shit if I eat junk (even if I enjoy it at the moment) - too much carb makes me feel like a water balloon ready to burst, too much sugar gives me a 3 hour sugar rush, too much processed fat makes me feel like it all came out on my face and then I have gas the next morning.

Pretty picture huh? Esp if the next morning is leg day w/ the men's rugby team. ("OK, who brought the duck???")

 

[ArtsyChic]

I love to eat too..but I like being lean and healthy even more! Don't get me wrong, I can be a pizza eating fool. But as Sassy stated..I also wake up bloated like a puffer fish and I can practically here my cells swishing from all the water. Not fun. I feel better when I'm eating correctly.

Alicia