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How do you deal with social/work events?
I'm lucky to work in a place where I love the people I work with. However, this often leads to going out to eat or snacking together. Got any tips?
Also how do you handle letting other people know of your lifestyle change? I hate letting people know that I'm "dieting."
I thought this would be a great discussion because I have plans to go out with my teacher friends this week. Normally we'd head to the closet Mexican restaurant, but I've vowed to not set foot in one until I got closer to goal because I just can't handle it. So, I'm going to have to speak up and steer us somewhere healthy!
I also thought this would be a good place for us to exchange tips for dealing with luncheon's, parties, or food left in the teacher's lounge.
Also how do you handle letting other people know of your lifestyle change? I hate letting people know that I'm "dieting."
I thought this would be a great discussion because I have plans to go out with my teacher friends this week. Normally we'd head to the closet Mexican restaurant, but I've vowed to not set foot in one until I got closer to goal because I just can't handle it. So, I'm going to have to speak up and steer us somewhere healthy!
I also thought this would be a good place for us to exchange tips for dealing with luncheon's, parties, or food left in the teacher's lounge.
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Permalink Reply by Valerie on -
I have yet to try this myself because it seems a bit duplicitous to me but I have a friend who would tell the food pushers that she was allergic to whatever it was that the pushers were offering. I have told people that I don't like cake (total fabrication!!!). I have not been dealing with social events, etc. I have been eating out of control for the past few months. I did great last week but my husband left and I've been eating like a teenager... ramen, pizza, chips. It's horrible. And I havent' exercised. UGH.... But typically, I save my flex points for parties, etc. But, since I am not currently going to meetings or counting, I have been going nuts. Need to get over that. Not sure what I am waiting for.
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Permalink Reply by HungryHippos on -
Yeah, I could see how that would be really dishonest. Then you'd have to remember what you told people you were allergic to! The last time this happened to me I told them that I had forgotten about the luncheon and had already eaten and wasn't hungry. It seemed to work. Sorry you're snacking. I hate being without my husband too, so I totally understand.
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Permalink Reply by Brandy on -
The HG cookbook has suggestions for this exact scenario! They say for catered meetings (I think luncheons would count) that you just need to pay attention to the choices you have. If you can, pick the salads (not doused in dressing), veggies, fruit salads, and if there are sandwich options available know that it's okay to pull off the cheese and wipe off the mayo. Or, they say eat something before you go and then just stick to a small plate of veggies or something to snack on during the event. AND, if you show up to birthday cake in the break room, you can be sure to be hassled if you say you aren't going to have any, so take a slice, have a bite or two, fiddle with it, and then put it down or throw it away and slip out of the room. Then, you can grab a 1pt tootsie pop or other small snack to reward yourself for not downing the whole slice. I always like to eat before and then chew some gum while I'm in there chatting....and maybe get a diet coke and sip on it. That way, I have something in my hands and no one notices I don't have anything.
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Permalink Reply by HungryHippos on
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That's a great idea. One time one of my family members cut a slice of cake for me even after I firmly told her I didn't want one. I was so mad that I did not even touch it. Sometimes anger works!
I wonder what the psychology is behind people making sure other people eat cake. Is it because they don't want to feel guilty about eating cake, and it would be better to have someone eat it with them? Weird!
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