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My fiance and I were at dinner last night and I had to remind him AGAIN that I'm following Atkins and watching my carbs. He started offering, "I'll buy you the falafel appetizer! How about pita bread?!" Ugh. Last weekend I had to fend off pressure to drink a beer. I specifically said I wasn't drinking and that I am watching my weight and my friends were like, "oh come on...one won't hurt!" I gave in there and only drank 1/2 of a Bud Select. :-/
So, my biggest challenge the past few weeks hasn't been so much the staying on track while traveling, but more dealing with people trying to pressure me into eating things I DON'T want to eat!!! I feel like a broken record... "No, that's ok." "No, thanks, but I appreciate the offer!" I repeat those phrases OVER and OVER and OVER again!!! Back to last night...my fiance ended up getting the falafel and the pita bread, and all I had was a tablespoon of the hummus with my green beans. (Sounds weird...but it was actually pretty tasty!). He wanted to split a big dinner that was carb-heavy and I just had to crush it. At least for right now while I'm still on induction! I ended up getting a beef kebob, which was delish! I had a heart-to-heart with him and only want his support in what I'm trying to accomplish!! It's all about a lifestyle change, and I can't continue on with my old habits (i.e. eating as much as I want, whenever I want) if I really want to make this stick! I know he was just trying to be nice, but after having to deal with it from other people all week long, I had had enough!
I'm dreading Sunday because we're having brunch at my future sister-in-law's house after her daughter's baptism. I just know they'll all be trying to shove cupcakes down my throat after I politely decline eating one.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to handle this?! I always feel like I have to explain myself as to why I'm not eating/drinking something (ie I'm dieting, etc). Should I not do that? Should I simply just say "no thanks" and be done with it? (Although, when I do that, several people I'm around always say... "Are you sure? They're REALLY good! You're missing out!" Etc...) Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated!!! :)
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There is no magic answer I'm afraid. The only magic is in your head, and your determination to stay on plan. I have a friend who lost over 100 lbs about two years ago. She doesn't eat pasta anymore, but used to love it. Apparently her hubby loves pasta, and frequently suggests going out to eat at the pasta place, even though he knows how hard she worked to lose the weight, and that she can't/won't eat pasta. It is unfortunate, but too many people just won't hear you no matter how often, or how you tell them that you don't want to it. If they hand you a plate with food that you don't want, after you told them this, just set the plate down, and focus on talking with someone else, anyone else, about anything but food. They might eventually get the picture. The way I look at it, is that offering me refined carbs is like giving an alcoholic a drink. Most people would not knowingly do that. Well, for me, eating refined carbs is releasing the beast. I don't struggle eating "real foods". But give me something very processed, and all of the sudden I want more. I don't choose to go there.
Good luck.
13 Jul 12 by member: yduj57
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