The Snob of the Party

I used to be concerned about this issue too. I finally realized that I don't have to explain anything. I just say "no thanks" and that's the end of it (normally). I don't start talking about working out or eating healthy. If someone continues to press the issue (which is a sure sign of their own insecurity in my opinion) -- I will just stay firm and say "No thanks, I already said I didn't want any." If it continues, I normally make a joke about it that drives home the point that I'm not going to have any. Something like "you know, sugar makes me bitchy and unless you want that on your hands -- you'd better stop pushing it on me."

So what, be a snob. Life is too short to worry about "offending" people by not eating their food.

Shonie
 
I am the exact opposite so, I say, unlesss you get invited to lots of parites and have to say no constantly, eat the cake! I eat a lightly prior to any such event and happily anticipate the cake (chocolate cake :9). There are usually only 4 or 5 times a year cake happens and I want that cake! In fact, I enjoy such gatherings because it's an excuse to nibble on foods I never eat. Note, I said nibble. Most fatty, nutrient devoid foods hold little appeal but dipping a chip or two or finding an hors d'oeuvre I like is a treat. In fact,I hate parties where none of the junk is the kind I consider worthy of my desire. ;) And if chocolate cake is on it's way, I am happy!
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I don't know if anyone really notices that you eat it or not, I usually take a small piece, and have a bite (or not) and throw it away. It is a party that is an amazing celebration of a new little life, don't fret about a taste of cake.
 
I'd say be "nice" and surprise everyone by bringing a beautiful fruit salad and some fat free Cool Whip (to make it look less healthy hehe). Then eat the fruit, no Cool Whip, instead of the cake. They'll be so impressed that you went to the effort that they won't notice you arent eating cake.
 
Charlotte,

Just tell people that Sugary foods gives you the "Hershey's squirts", people will leave you alone.... no questions asked...LOLLOLOL!!



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If you want an easy out, allergic to "x" always works well. I usually just tell people no and that I'm a fanatic about my diet. Usually keeps them from asking again.

Colleen
 
There's usually always something I can eat at any party. Bread, crackers, veggies, fruit. Anyway, I move around alot so no one really knows what I eat or don't eat.
 
Just say, "I wouldn't look like this if I ate a bunch of that!" LOL!

Seriously, I give you a lot of credit for not even being tempted to eat that stuff. Whenever I have a shower or party to go to, I have all good intentions on eating light and the more healthy stuff. I never do. Then once I start, LOOK OUT! I end up od'ing on sugar and then feeling like I have a hangover the next day. I'm glad I eat clean 99% of the time or I'd be in big trouble!

Don't worry about what others think. Who cares. And anyways, if they do look at you weird, its just because they are jealous of your willpower and how good you look!
Debbie in OH
 
I think it's funny...and sad...that you and other's who have responded think you are the 'bad guys' for not wanting to eat the sugar at a party! That is absurd. The people eating all the sugary foods are the ones who should be making excuses for why they eat so poorly.

You go to that party and if someone tries to force a piece of cake on you, you just simply respond with, "No thank you, I don't care to have any cake, or punch, or mints or whatever it is".

See the problem I have with this is, say you were a diabetic, would your friends THEN be forcing cake and sugary crap on you at the party? Heck no. They'd steer clear of you and feel guilty for stuffing their faces with cake and cookies in front of you.

Wanting to take care of your health isn't something you should feel guilty about. Don't go to that party and eat crap just because you don't want anyone to get mad at you. Too bad.
 
Enjoy the shower. How are you ever going to enjoy life fretting over each time you get invited somewhere?? what am I going to eat? what should I do? what are they going to think of me? Who cares what you eat. Those people aren't there looking at you to see if you have something on your plate. Your there for the lady who's baby shower it is. Fill yourself up and wet your hair and go.

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Do you think they are going to go home and say, Charlotte didn't eat our food. ??? note. Either make it your free day, or eat till you can't eat no more or find something you can bird for 4 hours.


~~TyTbody~~
Working towards Perpetual Motion
 
Actually, TyTbody, there ARE people (especially women) who look at you to see what you are eating! And, yes, sometimes they do talk about you when you leave and say "she didn't eat our food". Or, on the other side of the coin, "did you see what she ate?". I've had this happen to me on numerous occasions so I know it happens. At first I used to feel bad and make up excuses or just give in and eat what they kept trying to push off on me. But now, I just say to hell with that and simply refuse. They can talk about me when I leave all they want.

Of course I think it stems from jealousy on the part of the people who INSIST on pushing their food off on others.

Shonie
 
The bottom line is that I care what I put into my body and I really don't care what anyone thinks. Sure, I can have a cheat day, but damn, I am trying to achieve my goals and cheating here and there is going to get me stuck in cheating all the time, then sorry, I don't want to eat cake just to "fit in" with the rest of society. It is not about anyone watching me eat either..please! I am just trying to find a nice way to say, "no" to cake to women of my church who are very sweet people. That is it..done...finish...history!
I imagine I will just stick with the veggies if there are any and probably just bring in a fruit salad and I am sure I will probably forget all about the food and just enjoy the moment.
Didn't mean for this to be scrutinized to the point of ridiculousness!

Charlotte~~
 
Stick with the truth,you'll like yourself better in the morning.


~~TyTbody~~
Working towards Perpetual Motion
 
Be a social butterfly and flit from group to group. No one will notice you aren't eating X, Y or Z. And if they ask if you want some, just politely say " no, thanks!" No other explanation needed, IMO.

I'm against the " I'm allergic to X" route, if it's not true. Then people get the idea that " poor you, you can't eat X."
 
I agree with Kathryn although you have gotten a lot of funny suggestions. Just try to stay away from the food and talk to people. Try to have a glass of soda or juice (even better if it's water) on your hand. People will assume you just took a bite of something. And yes get stuffed with healthy food at home. That way you won't get hungry. Maybe you can bring something healthy yourself if you're not sure there is going to be healthy food. Bake a light cake , bring a plate of fresh veggies or fresh fruit salad, or a light dessert, something that won't make you feel guilty if you eat it. You don't even have to announce they're light. You won't seem like a snob because you brought something and if you get hungry you can have that instead of the non-healthy stuff.
 
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