[Pamelama]

It's like trying to have an open discussion about politics or religion (something I rarely do). People are uncomfortable with things they know nothing about so they try to shut it down.

I also think there are people close to us who subconsciously (or consciously) sabotage because it will be different once you are at a healthy weight and maybe seem a bit more " together", they won't know what there role will be in your life anymore.

I'm sure I was channeling some Oprah there for a second..

[patns]

I always find this amazing that people get so involved in what other people are eating!
I saw online someone was selling badges to wear to the lunchroom. They said NO DIET TALK with a big red X through it.

[OneGuyonIP]

Originally Posted by JULIGAL21

Right?? And on top of it being annoying it's CONFUSING!! At least to me. I do not understand this fascination with what someone ELSE is eating? There have been plenty of dieters in the office over the years and I've never taken the slightest interest, other than if we're having a potluck I always try to bring something healthy so there are at least options. It's just bizarre that people are soooooo nosey lol

It sounds like some of your co-workers are REALLY BORED. For me to take an interest in what a co-worker is eating, it would have to smell really, really bad -- Like Chinese food left under a desk for a week bad.

[JULIGAL21]

Originally Posted by OneGuyonIP

It sounds like some of your co-workers are REALLY BORED. For me to take an interest in what a co-worker is eating, it would have to smell really, really bad -- Like Chinese food left under a desk for a week bad.

I think that's the main thing with this one chick. It seems like she has a tendency to try to stir up drama when she's bored, then sit back and watch the entertainment

[Beanie Mommy]

Originally Posted by DanafromAustin

I'm with Linden, just say, "no thanks." As soon as you mention that you can't have something due to a diet, people can just really get in your face in regards to their pushing the food on you or most commonly, giving you their opinion on your diet. This is the reason I haven't advertised what I'm doing to lose weight. One of my friends, who is on IP, just tells her coworkers that she has cut sugar out of her diet.

I totally agree - "I cut out sugar from my diet." That's what I tell people at work when they get on my nerves about my "rabbit food" for lunch or not eating those cookies, cakes, etc. that are sitting out, I swear, on every unoccupied flat surface in our office.

Even when people see the diet work, they will have a negative opinion. My own mother sabotaged my first attempt at IP about a year ago - I had already lost 30 lbs.! She was visiting me for a few weeks, and I know she meant well. She did a lot of the cooking - typical Mom style with butter, cream, cheese, bacon etc. in the Veggies. I told her I couldn't have them the way she made them, and she knew better, of course. Everytime her comment was "a little XYZ is not going to make you fat - you just need to exercise more"... GRRRRRRRR

I love blaming my Mom for derailing me and sending me back to a life of pop tarts and french fries for many months, but I need to take responsibility for my own actions.

No matter how much people try to talk you into or out of eating something, YOU are the one who has to stay strong. Ultimately - regardless of what anyone does or says - I am the one who will sabotage my efforts by caving in and acting against my better knowledge.

By the way... I've forgiven my Mom She's allowed to come visit again for my daughter's 2nd birthday, and since she's coming in from Europe she's even allowed to stay for a few weeks. However, she is not allowed to cook this time - thinking about installing landmines around my stove, he, he...