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By: Brad Tanner

Brad Tanner — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:25:01 +0000

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By: Rad

Rad — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:07:42 +0000

I quite often “own” the food requirement ie no processed food by saying “My body for some reason reacts to white food ie like pasta, white bread, processed foods which makes my energy low” seems to work and helps me get around that awkwardness / politeness issue when i turn it into a health issue rather than a food like / dislike issue. Interestingly, people are then interested in my health, the work Im doing with Kat’s supplements and gyms sessions as well as metabolic typing. I would have never thought it a conversation starter, but it definitely has been one as most people seem to be interested in discussing their health (which is different to “doing something” about their health!)

By: Kat

Kat — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 05:26:12 +0000

I think most people understand as long as you are polite about it, and sure to eat at least a little of what is offered. In most cases I’ve found it best not to try to explain why you are saying no though – this can cause people to take offence as they feel like you’re having a go at them.

By: Elliot Wilson

Elliot Wilson — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 04:54:59 +0000

I find it so much harder to say no when I’m away from home. I always seem to find my guards down and end up caving in. Sometimes it’s unavoidable (i.e. it’s the only thing offered for dinner) but other times I’m sure if I really thought about it it wouldn’t be offensive for me to politely decline!

By: Kat

Kat — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:51:10 +0000

Absolutely. It took me more than a few years to learn that myself (the hard way!)

By: Craig Harper

Craig Harper — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:54:13 +0000

Hey Kat.

One of my favourite topics.

Most experts teach that losing weight and creating your best body is all about finding the right diet and exercise program.

The reality is that creating life-long physical change is largely a psychological and emotional process.

Craig

By: Kat

Kat — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:30:43 +0000

Ok, acting like a pig

Great thoughts there Rad, thanks for the input.

By: Rad

Rad — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:47:32 +0000

There is also much power in the psychological paradign shift of working in a role you didnt seem entirely happy in to a job you clearly love! Sometimes when people are unhappy, they will eat because eating and feeling full FEELS good! If you cant get happiness from your day or work, you can get it from your favourite foods. Im guilty of that and its been a journey to understand what are the precursors, when am I likely to eat to feel happy and what do I do to get myself out of that corner. Its a bit like the boxer, I notice Im in the corner and i fight my way out past the historical conditioning. I think you being a bit harsh on your animal analogy…its all learning…

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Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:05:23 +0000

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