Hi Inky,

What a great story about boundaries!

I’m curious about various ways to say no.

– I’m busy
– No thanks, it’s not on my food plan…
– ???

I’ve been really good about staying on my nutritional plan for months. Over the 4th of July holiday, at a party, someone immediately asked why I didn’t try the german potato salad. She was put off. I said I like it but it’s not on my nutritional plan, not on my food radar. She pushed back about it. So I further explained that I have a food problem – if I eat the potato salad I’ll “need” to eat other foods that are not on my plan. 6 months ago and beyond this was a problem for me. Back then, I would have eaten everything to make everyone happy.

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