Being "selfish"

[JD7176 84]

Yesterday I went to a funeral and because I knew it would be an all day, knock out, drag down affair (person died young and tragically) I packed food for at least a snack and a meal. I had a small pack of nuts and a turkey/cheese Lunchables. Like many of us, I also have a schedule I have to keep to get in my fluids and Protein so I pulled out my pack of nuts on the way to the cemetery and starting eating. Everyone wanted some. I already felt bad when I didn't offer, but I was keeping my goals in mind. So I had to give some up. Same thing with the Lunchables... Of course my protein was a bit lower than what I was shooting for at the end of the day. Mind you, these are people who know I've had surgery, but they have no concept of protein counts, scheduling, etc. I don't think anyone does unless they experience WLS.

How do I tell people no without #1 telling my business if they don't know or #2 not seeming selfish?

[kyllfalcon 768]

Take extra when you'll be in a social situation where sharing might be expected.

[TinaMari 75]

Well, you can just say no nicely and inform them that you are on a strict diet that you must adhere too. Don't get into any particulars. If they ask what kind of diet you can say a diet that is high in Protein and low in fat or something of that nature. Hopefully that will keep the noisy's out of your business !!

[Pookeyism 1,143]

If they are rude enough to ask to share when you have not offered, be blunt enough to say no!

[LindaS 316]

I always say that I can't share because I am logging my portions and need to maintain my serving sizes.

I take logging my food pretty seriously, so if it is someone that has been around me any length of time, they know I log my food and portion sizes.