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Won’t take no for an answer

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Ducky98 · 26/10/2024 17:57

Just looking for some advise on how others would handle this.

I regularly meet up with a friend for a coffee, we sometimes have a cake too. I am trying to loose weight and have found by eliminating calorie heavy food such as cake works better for me than having it occasionally, I have a bit of cake realise how nice it then ending up eating it more often zero control and comfort eat.
However she just won’t take I don’t want any for an answer I have explained my reasons but she will repeatedly encourage me to eat it. She means well but I know what works for me and I have better control if I cut these foods completely. I have tried telling but she just says you don’t need to loose weight. I am not super overweight but I certainly would benefit from loosing a bit of weight.

anyone got any suggestions how to get the message across.

OP posts:
WonderfulSkye · 31/10/2024 16:52

‘No thanks I’m not hungry’ should cover it.

lilacpeach · 31/10/2024 17:03

Oh dear Lord just tell her you don't want the fffing cake! She's not worried about you denying herself, she just doesn't want to eat cake alone, which is kind of sad, but honestly not your problem to solve.

ftp · 01/11/2024 00:05

I too am a sucker for cake, and yes cannot eat just a little. I share one with a friend who is the same, and skip lunch before going. Could you start by sharing with her?

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