A lot of times when I hang out with someone we may be cupcakes and
coffee, frozen yogurt, a drink, a meal, or etc. I love hanging out with people,
but I don’t like thinking I am being judged because of my decisions. Why does being social seem to involve
eating or drinking? The truth is that it doesn’t, you can go for a powerwalk,
run, shop or tan together, but these things are harder to make them sound
appealing. Yes, I get excited to go out, but I don’t want people to think- “Why
is she eating so healthy, when she doesn’t need to lose weight?” Maybe they
aren't thinking that at all, but it is something that I judge people by or I
have heard others judge others for, so of course people are judging me too. I
am the type of person that doesn’t try to make a big deal about my diet. I try
my best to eat healthy and I don’t like to flaunt it. Sometimes I think of
Snookie from Jersey Shore and how she says that there are always going to be
“haters.” Maybe she did not say that, but it sounds like she would say that.
You just need to realize people gossip and what not, so you just need to think
maybe it them who have the problem and don’t let that stop you from
accomplishing your goal! What are some pressures you feel when you are around your friends?
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Can girlfriends be your enemy when it comes to food?
Even if your girlfriend
doesn’t say anything, you maybe telling yourself what you are thinking. To be
honest, sometimes I get nervous hanging out with girlfriends when I know it
involves food, especially because I am already what people call “skinny.” Maybe
of times I will be told you can eat that because you are already so skinny.
Yeah, I can, but I don’t want to. The battle within your head is that you don’t
want to make the other people feel like fatties when they are indulging and you
refraining.
A lot of times when I hang out with someone we may be cupcakes and
coffee, frozen yogurt, a drink, a meal, or etc. I love hanging out with people,
but I don’t like thinking I am being judged because of my decisions. Why does being social seem to involve
eating or drinking? The truth is that it doesn’t, you can go for a powerwalk,
run, shop or tan together, but these things are harder to make them sound
appealing. Yes, I get excited to go out, but I don’t want people to think- “Why
is she eating so healthy, when she doesn’t need to lose weight?” Maybe they
aren't thinking that at all, but it is something that I judge people by or I
have heard others judge others for, so of course people are judging me too. I
am the type of person that doesn’t try to make a big deal about my diet. I try
my best to eat healthy and I don’t like to flaunt it. Sometimes I think of
Snookie from Jersey Shore and how she says that there are always going to be
“haters.” Maybe she did not say that, but it sounds like she would say that.
You just need to realize people gossip and what not, so you just need to think
maybe it them who have the problem and don’t let that stop you from
accomplishing your goal! What are some pressures you feel when you are around your friends?
A lot of times when I hang out with someone we may be cupcakes and
coffee, frozen yogurt, a drink, a meal, or etc. I love hanging out with people,
but I don’t like thinking I am being judged because of my decisions. Why does being social seem to involve
eating or drinking? The truth is that it doesn’t, you can go for a powerwalk,
run, shop or tan together, but these things are harder to make them sound
appealing. Yes, I get excited to go out, but I don’t want people to think- “Why
is she eating so healthy, when she doesn’t need to lose weight?” Maybe they
aren't thinking that at all, but it is something that I judge people by or I
have heard others judge others for, so of course people are judging me too. I
am the type of person that doesn’t try to make a big deal about my diet. I try
my best to eat healthy and I don’t like to flaunt it. Sometimes I think of
Snookie from Jersey Shore and how she says that there are always going to be
“haters.” Maybe she did not say that, but it sounds like she would say that.
You just need to realize people gossip and what not, so you just need to think
maybe it them who have the problem and don’t let that stop you from
accomplishing your goal! What are some pressures you feel when you are around your friends?
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I like that our hanging out was always on runs and hikes! I don't know if we've ever shared a meal together actually...maybe that one time at Vallarta on our double-date?
ReplyDeleteI think food is a huge factor with all of my friends. After reading this I started thinking about all the time I spend with people, and I cannot think of a time when food IS NOT involved. It stinks also, because I live in the obesity capitol of the Nation, and I don't just want to be another one to be added to the ratio list. I think I am going to start challenging my friends to do things that don't involve eating, or drinking. I know that would help me to meet my other goals. Do you have any suggestions I can make to friends whenever they want to go get food on a hangout session?
ReplyDeleteMost of the time you will need to initiate an alternative and a lot of times they may not sound too excited about it. I suggest maybe going to the park or walking down a neighborhood street. If it is hot, maybe go to the pool or lake. If you want to try something new, maybe go to a pottery place or window shop. Sometimes you may just have to go out with them, but eat before. I try to eat something small before I go out so I am not scarfing down the tortilla chips (if it is Mexican) or I can say that I had a snack earlier so I am not that hungry. Don't be afraid of just ordering water and chatting with them (this is easier to do if you are with a group of people).
ReplyDeleteYes, I totally agree with you! So many of my friends want to meet up for dinner, lunch, desserts, etc. What are you guys trying to do to me? Ha ha. Not only are the alternatives healthier, they are also always more memorable and fun! Are you going to remember grabbing a bite to eat with your friends years from now? Probably not. How about that time you and your friends hiked to the top of a mountain or volunteered for a day? Yes, absolutely! Love this post. :)
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. When I was losing weight it seemed like there were always gatherings and food was involved, and not healthy foods. I prepared by eating before I went to avoid being hungry or if we were going to a restaurant I would look up the menu ahead of time and figure out exactly what I would eat. I stuck with a protein that wasn't covered in sauces and ask for my veggies to be steamed without butter or sodium. Now that I've been maintaining for 3 years I am a little bit more lenient but I still have a plan before. Planning is key.
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