Working Against Me

I was given candy by someone yesterday. Someone who knows that I'm working a program to lose weight and to get to better health. And this after they asked me about my program.

It seem lately that I have been given obstacles to keeping on my program. The challenges can be difficult to over come. Sometimes you almost feel obligated to take those 'well meaning' gestures. Even though you know you shouldn't.

Part of the problem is when people decide to feel bad or act like they're insulted when you politely decline. I've decided to handle things differently. When someone just has to have me accept something I don't want or just won't settle until I 'take' their gift of food or candy...I'm going to simple put it in the trash can. And if they ask why did I do that? I'm going to answer..."I know you mean well, but I politely declined upon your first offer and you insisted I take your gift. I'm on a program to lose weight and to get healthier and while I know you mean well, I'm not willing to run the risk of ruining what I've worked so hard on over the last year."

And if that doesn't satisfy them, they'll have to be disappointed.