This time of year it seems that everyone turns into a food pusher.
You know what I’m talking about…
Here, taste these cookies. I got you this tower of chocolate for Christmas. Here’s a dish that you have to try…I made it myself!
And just try to politely say “No. Thank you”….
For most food pushers that just won’t do.
Especially when you get this passive aggressive push:
Food Push #1: “You are obsessed with dieting. Just take a break today.”
This is designed to instill some guilt in you about the decisions you are making to improve yourself.
Why people feel the need to control others or make themselves feel better by making you more like them is always baffling to me.
You would think that seeing how committed you are to your goals would motivate them to set some goals and achieve them as well.
But that is no usually the case. In most cases they want company in their self-defeating ways. So you need to be prepared with a response.Try this:
Thank You For Noticing Response: “Thank you for noticing all of the healthy changes I’ve been making! It’s not easy, but I’m on track with my goals and it’s all worth it. Your support means a lot.”
Why saying thank you works: True, the dieting comment was probably made passive aggressively, but you are free to take it as a compliment. Seeing you make healthier choices may be intimidating for friends and family, so approach the subject with understanding rather than defensiveness. Your good influence may even rub off!
Take control of your eating this holiday season, and don’t ever let food pushers decide what you’re going to eat.
Remember that exercise is just as important as healthy eating when it comes to achieving your fat loss and fitness goals. If you aren’t already one of my beloved clients, I’d love nothing more than to get you started on the fitness program that will begin your personal body transformation.
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