Face Unsupportive Situations

Apply the suggestions in the table below to your challenges. Not all strategies will be right for all scenarios. You can turn a negative situation into a positive one for everyone.

*  Let others know what your goals are and why you are working to achieve them.

*  Model trying new foods and being open to new tastes.

*  Reduce the amount of time spent with negative people, if possible.

*  Describe your efforts as a lifestyle change rather than a diet.

*  Share how you are doing things differently this time if you have struggled in the past.

*  Let supportive people know how much their support means to you. Send a sincere thank you card, email, or share a kind word in person. They will likely help you again.

*  Enjoy treats every now and then. Plan to have a small amount. Don’t let guilt rob you of enjoying the treat!