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Stay away from food pushers

Posted on Aug 7th 2007 11:19PM by Martha Edwards
Filed Under: Diet & Weight Loss
If you're trying to lose weight, you pretty much have to go live in under a rock to avoid all temptation. The problem is the food pushers -- that is, those people who are always trying to get you to eat. Grandmothers are notorious for this, but there are some other common culprits, like:
  • Your drinking friends: they always want you to have one more margarita, and with your inhibitions down, you're bound to listen. Avoid these get-togethers or don't drink at all
  • Your partner: if, like me, you have a significant other who could live on a diet of whipped cream and not get fat, you know how hard it is to stay on track when they're coming home with pizza and Chinese food. You can't avoid them, but you can ask them you respect your diet.
  • The workplace: Work lunches are an easy place to over-do it. Have a snack of veggies beforehand
  • Your kids: Pick healthy snacks for them, and try not to give in to the urge to share their food
  • Family: You don't want to offend your in-laws by refusing dinner -- offer to bring a dish and make it a healthy one.
Want to know who the other 'food pushers are? Check out the full article from AOL.

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