Tis the saeason to sabotage ( evidentally)!!

I've lost weight many times before...as we all have... and I can withstand even the best of those who will sabotage my weight loss efforts...HOWEVER...1 week till Thanksgiving and talk of what people will cook/ bake for the workplace party and events has begun. Doesn't bother me in the slightest...I'm dedicated to my plan and my new way of life. I share MY new recipes that are sleeve friendly and get lots of support from coworkers. THEN you have those people who say "Well when I bring in my_______ you'll have to take a bite".  My answer is "no thank you..." The response is always a demanding  " Oh! Just a bite!" "No" I say..." Just a taste!" "No"...I say again. "C'mon" is what I get back. I want to scream ...."" and "BACK OFF"!

Yeesh! I'm gonna tattoo my forehead "No...I don't want a bite... so stop asking!"

Just needed to vent...thanks for listening.

~Deb

UGH! I spelled evidently wrong!!! Sorry!!!

When they tell you they are going to bring in _____, why not just say, thanks for letting me know and walk away.

When they actually bring in the food,  you could always say you aren't hungry now and I'll try it later.  If they insist and don't seem to get the message, tell them they can package some of it for you to take home.  This way no one is upset and you can deposit in the trash when you get home.  If you tell them to package it up for you, most people can't be bothered.

This is your life and your choice.  Don't let those people get you down.  Everyone has their own issues.  Some people feel that offering food is their way of having acceptance and when you decline to try their food, it is taken as you don't accept them.  Holidays are such a stressful time for everyone. 

Oh they don't get me down...they just plain old irritate me

Like when someone reaches out to touch your belly and says" When are you due? " When you aren't pregnant...

Deb,

Keep up the good work. I know, you don't want a bite! Bring something you can have and share and that way you can have a bite or even 2!

I am in the process of searching for a good option for sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving dinner. That is what family asked me to bring. Luckily, they did not have a certain family recipe in mind this time because it is in-law family. They are so sweet and we are really looking forward to being with them and our grandchildren, their cousins, etc. I am going to find a bariatric friendly recipe and test it out before hand so I will know I can have a bite too! Have a wonderful holiday! Hugs to you.

Stick to your plan for sure because it will only benefit you in the long run.  If you are like me I cannot stop at one taste.  I am an all or nothing kinda gal, sucks but I am.

I have been thinking about the holidays a lot lately since this will be my 1st real test in years if I can control my eating.  Last holiday season I was only 5 months out & still couldn't eat much.  I'm going to be tested for sure this year but I'm up for the challenge... BRING IT!

I can think of a lot of things to say. Luckily, I work from home and only have to deal with self-sabbotage. WOOT!

Hey Jen! Sounds like your in lock down mode- You Go Girl!!!!

Hi Slimpickins! Self -sabotage is the worst...you can't walk away. But something tells me you're a tough one and you can kick your own but this year!

Mimi-I'd love to have a sleeve friendly sweet potato recipe! Let us know when you find one and it passes your taste test!!

~Deb

Everyone at work knows I had surgery and they are very supportive.  But I still run into a "food pusher" every now and again.  When it happens I just say, "I can't eat that, but thank you for offering.  It smells wonderful!"  and they are content to let it go.  

Although if it got really bad I wouldn't be opposed to trying to force feed someone a protein shake . . . .   hee hee.

Its sad that you have to lie to get people to leave you alone.  I would say im sure its great and  i will try some later and leave it at that. 

jen