Just Say No

to rich foods you don't need

Healthy Eating and Peer Pressure

If you are on a diet or simply enjoying a healthy lifestyle, than you probably know that peer pressure to eat foods that are not good for you is a major part of your life. If you are worried about the rich food that goes into your mouth, then don't worry there are ways to overcome peer pressure you just say no! It simply takes a little know-how to get people off your back!

Another time when you may feel pressured to eat is at work when the boss orders lunch for everyone at a meeting or when you have to visit a client. Instead of giving in to temptation, simply politely decline the food by letting your boss know in advance or order a meal that is healthy and split the portion in half so you have a meal for tomorrows lunch as well. You can have a healthy lifestyle if you work at it a little bit! Go for a brisk walk afterwards to burn off a few calories if you feel that bad!

Baby showers, weddings, birthday parties, and other special events with rich food can also wreak havoc on your diet, even if you are good at resisting temptation on your own. When someone hands you a piece of cake and wont take no for an answer, it can be difficult to know what to say! Here, little white lies might be appropriate. For instance, saying that your stomach was upset earlier in the day will convince a person that you dont want to eat at the moment or pretending to have a chocolate allergy will get people to allow you to enjoy the party without a hassle surrounding food.

Remember, however, that while refusing bad foods is fine, you should be eating good foods. If you don't, dangerous eating habits and disorders can develop, which will give you, your friends, and your doctor a real reasons to worry. Its ok to just say no to peer pressure, but dont say no to food in general!

Parties are a major source of peer pressure, especially with alcohol. However, remember that alcohol contains hundreds of empty calories in just one drink. When you go to a party, people might be pressuring you to have a drink and relax, and it can be difficult to say no when they are constantly trying to convince you. Instead, offer to drive to a bar instead. This way, you re the designated driver, so people wont want you to drink and, in fact, they will probably be purchasing you waters and maybe even helping to pay for your gas. Its a win-win situation for everyone.

Please remember that a little rich food won't do you too much harm if you just say no to too much! It is easier to just say no to a large portion and say you are watching your weight but ask for a smaller portion than refusing food so be reasonable with your hosts and with yourself. If you do overeat you could try Proactol which is a fat binder pill and watch that extra fat get zapped!