Just Say No: Healthy Eating and Peer Pressure

Just Say No: Healthy Eating and Peer Pressure

Just Say No: Healthy Eating and Peer Pressure
If your diet or simply enjoying a healthy lifestyle, than you probably know that peer pressure to eat foods that are bad for you is a major part in your life. If you're worried about the food into your mouth, do not worry there are ways to overcome peer pressure. It just takes a little know how to get people behind you!

Parties are the main source of peer pressure, especially with alcohol. However, remember that alcohol contains hundreds of empty calories in just one drink. If you go to one section, one may pressure you to drink and relax, and can be difficult to say no when they continue to try to convince you. Instead, offer to go to the bar, instead. In this way, you re the designated driver, so people will not want you to drink and, in fact, they might buy your water and may even help to pay for your gas. This is a win-win situations for everyone.



Next time when you may feel pressured to eat at work when the boss orders lunch for everyone at the meeting or when you have to visit clients. Rather than give in to temptation, just politely decline the food by letting your boss know in advance or order a healthy meal and split half portions so you have food for lunch tomorrow, too.



Baby showers, weddings, birthday parties and other special events can also wreak havoc on your diet, even if you're good to resist the temptation itself. When someone hands you a piece of cake and will not take the answer, it may be difficult to know what to say! Here, little white lies might be appropriate. For example, say that your stomach upset this morning will convince people that you do not want to eat today or pretend to have a chocolate allergy will get people to allow you to enjoy a party without the hassle surrounding food.



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



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