Sometimes the trick to keeping peer pressure from derailing your health goals is to simply master the lingo. Steal one of these phrases when Granny is pressing you to have seconds on pumpkin pie, or when your brother-in-law is about to drive you to an anxiety attack. We won’t accuse you of plagiarizing!
“I can’t believe I’m passing that up, but I’m so full!”
“That looks great. Can I take some for later?”
“Let me take a quick jog to clear my head, and then I’ll take the kids for the afternoon.”
“I’d be happy to bring a healthy side dish.”
“Who’s up for a family hike before dinner?”
“Can I bring a salad or a veggie tray?”
“Let’s ride our bikes to pick up those last-minute items.”
“Snowball fight!” (For my desert-dwellers, I’ve entertained many a kid with an indoor “paper wad” snowball fight. Grab from the recycling bin and go to town—you’ll burn more calories than you would have at the gym.)
“Just a little for me, please—I’d like to leave room to try all the other yummy things.”
Or if all else fails, just blame it on your virtual fitness trainer! 😉
“I’d love to, but my virtual fitness trainer would kill me…”
Only I wouldn’t kill you. I’d probably join you in a splurge or two, but not all of them. So feel free to use me as your excuse to stay healthy!
To pick up other socially-appropriate outs, check out the following blog posts:
Staying Gracious While Getting Gorgeous and Nice Stuff Skinny People Say
