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<blockquote data-quote="DCUKMod" data-source="post: 2185715" data-attributes="member: 345386"><p>I'm a bit different, in that I don't expect anyone else to consider how things affect me. The exception is my OH, because we live together in the same house, and eat together, so it is important he has an understanding.</p><p></p><p>Thereafter, I consider it my job to keep myself healthy, and where necessary pass on "stuff" that would cause me problems. For me, that's carbs, but also all food containing gluten.</p><p></p><p>If we eat out, I will choose the best options from a menu, and if eating with friends, will do similarly.</p><p> </p><p>If someone questions why I might not be having x, y or z, I just explain, I don't have a sweet tooth (I don't), or that I find what they're offering doesn't do me any favours. I don't bother them with blood sugars or gluten impacts, because, it is my belief there are very few people in my life who care that much.</p><p></p><p>I mean, whilst if I saw someone down, say a whole botttle of spirits or a whole 12-portion chocolate cake (these are extreme examples, randomly chosen), I would be concerned for them, but wouldn't consider it mart of my job to tell them how to live their life.</p><p></p><p>As I say, that's just me. I can say no, and I can say no thank you as often as I need to. If it goes on, I'd just ask the person not to continue as my answer won't change and everybody's getting a bit bored.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DCUKMod, post: 2185715, member: 345386"] I'm a bit different, in that I don't expect anyone else to consider how things affect me. The exception is my OH, because we live together in the same house, and eat together, so it is important he has an understanding. Thereafter, I consider it my job to keep myself healthy, and where necessary pass on "stuff" that would cause me problems. For me, that's carbs, but also all food containing gluten. If we eat out, I will choose the best options from a menu, and if eating with friends, will do similarly. If someone questions why I might not be having x, y or z, I just explain, I don't have a sweet tooth (I don't), or that I find what they're offering doesn't do me any favours. I don't bother them with blood sugars or gluten impacts, because, it is my belief there are very few people in my life who care that much. I mean, whilst if I saw someone down, say a whole botttle of spirits or a whole 12-portion chocolate cake (these are extreme examples, randomly chosen), I would be concerned for them, but wouldn't consider it mart of my job to tell them how to live their life. As I say, that's just me. I can say no, and I can say no thank you as often as I need to. If it goes on, I'd just ask the person not to continue as my answer won't change and everybody's getting a bit bored. [/QUOTE]
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