sometimes new friends are in order
05 Aug 19 by member: wannabhealthier
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05 Aug 19 by member: selmaperi
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I get very annoyed when people insist. but usually i say no and i leave the plate or snack once without a single bite and never again do they offer me food. Us Hispanics take that as a slap in the face 👋🏻
05 Aug 19 by member: rosio19
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Perhaps you can use something along the lines of ‘sugar addict’ and ‘health reasons’. If your dr has ever mentioned skipping sugar then you have a valid argument for avoiding extra sugar. Friends should accept this. You can then soften the blow. My response would be something like: Thank you for offering, but I have trouble with sugar and my dr wants me to stay away from all added sugars until we see just how sensitive my body is to them. Please, enjoy your treat! I enjoy watching you enjoy it. I’ll have my own dessert later after I get home. A real friend would listen to that and let it drop.
05 Aug 19 by member: peeperjj
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I have thought about your statement when you contributed Alcohol and Carbs... Spot on correct. I have hidden Honey Bun wrappers in my car like an addict stashing a fix. I always knew that I had a sweet tooth, but it's always been down played because it's not booze or drugs... so it "can't really hurt"... but it does. Just as badly if not worse.
I am back on Keto. I had fallen of the wagon for a while and trouble getting back on. These past couple of weeks I have finally felt like maybe I can get on a real track and stay for while.
Anyway, Thank you for posting your experience.
05 Aug 19 by member: Bodybeautiful870
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It helps. My husband's softball buddies go for coffee. We also have a group of friends who are not food pushers. It's so much easier. To the pushers, my answer is no with a smile. I don't explain.
05 Aug 19 by member: Erquiaga
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05 Aug 19 by member: Keilin_4
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Keilin, almost a swear word. I'm impressed.
05 Aug 19 by member: Erquiaga
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I usually offer my share to them......they realize it then!!
05 Aug 19 by member: srossca
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05 Aug 19 by member: Keilin_4
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oh I hear that so much... begging or making fun of me for making the better choice, either portioning or outright declining. great job keeping strong
05 Aug 19 by member: reggionon
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Right on. isn't it amazing how sensitive our tastebuds become to things like shortening frosting etc? I fully believe that there is a detox process to bad carbs.
06 Aug 19 by member: SasqWatch
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You need new friends......
06 Aug 19 by member: Rindaloo
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My grandfather was an exec at Coca-Cola and they had cases of cokes delivered to the porch like the milk man. The three boys grew up drinking it all day and they all became alcoholics - and died of related causes. Down the generations we all struggle with sugar metabolism and need to watch it around booze.
06 Aug 19 by member: erikahollister
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