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When you begin eating healthier and eating clean in general, you will receive a lot of criticism from your friends and family. You have to remember that many of them hung around you when you ate poorly so they are going to wonder why the sudden change.
You will try to explain to many of them what you are doing and some will cheer you on. Others will say negative comments because they don't believe you can do it or they are jealous that they aren't doing it. For the haters all you can do is ignore them. You can try to get them to join you in a healthier lifestyle but if they refuse, you will just have to blow off their comments.
How to Handle Eating Clean at Work
Friends and family are usually easy to deal with. How do you handle your clean eating lifestyle at work? You see your co-workers for 8 or more hours per day. They will definitely have something to say when you stop eating out at lunch or you are blending your protein shake in the break room.
The best thing to do is stay focused.
1. Continue packing your meals to eat throughout the day.
2. Stick to healthier items for company pot lucks.
3. If you do eat out - salads (watch the dressing) and low-carb items are best.
4. On coffee runs avoid fancy drinks (whip cream, syrups, etc.), stick to plain black coffee or tea.
5. Happy hours - diet colas in your drinks if you must, avoid fruity cocktails and beer.
You will receive a lot of criticism in the beginning but once your friends, family, and co-workers realize that you are sticking with it and it is your new lifestyle, they will get used to it and the comments will settle down. Just keep your goals in mind and know that you are doing something positive for your health.
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In this article you say that if you are at a happy hour you could choose a diet cola. That is one of the worst things you could choose because of the aspartame. How about a glass of water w/lemon or a splash of cranberry juice.
I have dealt with many comments on my journey into clean eating. They range from simple questions about my portions sizes to downright rude comments. All I can do is feel sorry for those who don’t understand the joy of eating properly. I have never felt better. I have more energy than I did as a teenager (I am 36). I look fabulous. Who wouldn’t be jealous?