I'm pretty good at waiting until the other person feels awkward enough to give up. Usually, no matter what you say, they'll insist a few times, but if you casually say "no," "no thanks," or "nah" enough they'll give up. Longer explanations usually invite them to say more about it, so it's better just to stick to simple two word "no thanks." If you want to say more, something like "I've lost over 20 pounds so far" is useful, because it emphasizes your success and the fact that you know what you're doing, without going into the "rules" of your diet (which people will inevitably try to give you advice on).
I find it usually takes between 2-5 nos to get someone to stop, and they'll usually change the subject at that point. If not, something else is going on, and you should avoid the conversation (which is probably driven by their own insecurities).
Another thing that helps a lot is bringing food to social situations. Even if you only bring a small veggie tray, you can look social (1- by bringing food and 2- by eating with everyone else) without eating the cake or burger.
Last edited by kelly315; 08-18-2012 at 04:30 PM.
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