Family makes Eating healthy hard?

[Anonymous]

I am currently in the process of changing the way I eat. I'm trying to cut out fried foods, chips, chocolate, drinks, and fast food. I do fine when I'm by myself, but as soon as my family is around I go back to my old ways. When I turn down fried chicken, they say I'm acting funny. When we go out, I'll try to choose something healthy, but they always tell the waiter no she'll have this, so I'll just go with it instead of causing a scene. They know I'm trying to eat right, it's like they are trying to sabotage me. Any advice on what to do?

[marksmith108]

Start slow. Ik it's tempting to wanna go straight from a bad diet to purely healthy diet but 180 degrees from crazy is still crazy. if u have a bad diet then have a good diet, when something comes up and u have a problem u switch back to the bad diet. Instead of creating 2 separate diets, stick to your old diet but just improve it. Eat 1 less piece of fried chicken, skip dessert every other time, only have fast food once a week. Slow and steady wins the race.

[Asker]

Ok ima try this, thanks!

[meatballs21]

My family ply me with booze and wings and burgers whenever I visit. I don't see it as a super big problem, it's only for a day or two every other month.

[Bethany-Louise]

You're 25-29 .. dont be afraid to just say 'please respect my decisions and my healthy lifestyle choice' :)

[Climber]

yes, agree totally. If you make your point, after some time, they will respect 100%. Don't try to be nice if you think you are right. You are entitled to make your own life. If they don't like, ITS THEIR PROBLEM :D