Pressure to Not Eat Healthy

Eating healthy and having a healthy lifestyle is tough to do because of all the peer pressure and influence around you on a daily basis. Peer pressure to eat foods that are not good for you is a major part of your life. If you struggle with ways to overcome the peer pressure, don't worry - there are ways to overcome this struggle. It simply takes a little know-how to get people off your back!

One of the biggest source of peer pressure is parties. Usually there is alcohol that is present at parties. Just one drink of alcohol contains hundreds of empty calories. Often time people who drink want other people to drink with them. You might feel some pressure from the party goers to have a drink and relax.

It can be difficult to say no when they are constantly trying to convince you to say yes. Instead, inform them that you are a designated driver for the evening and that you want to stay sober. Usually this will ward off any additional requests for you to have a drink. You might be even asked to drive someone home for the night and could prevent a drunk driving incident from happening. This is an added benefit.

Another time when you may feel pressured to eat is when you have a business meeting with your boss or a client and lunch is ordered for everyone. To avoid a uncomfortable situation, inform your boss that you would like to order a meal in advance of the meeting that fits your healthy eating taste. It is becoming more common for meeting planners to ask your food preferences in advance of the meeting to ensure everyone has something that is desirable to their personal lifestyle choice.

Baby showers, weddings, birthday parties, and other special events can also wreak havoc on your diet, even if you are good at resisting temptation on your own. This is where most people struggle because at a celebration party there is usually cake. It is funny but people pressure you to eat a piece of cake just like they pressure you to have a drink of alcohol at a party for adults.

When someone hands you a piece of cake and won’t take no for an answer, it can be difficult to know what to say! Here are things that you can tell them to get them off your back. Inform them that you had an upset stomach earlier in the day and you do not want to eat at the moment. You could even explain that you have a food allergy and you try to avoid eating cakes and chocolates.

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