While eating that delicious-looking dessert sitting in front of you may seem like an okay idea at the time, later on you will regret ever laying eyes on it. If you are living with a digestive disease, or really any dietary restriction, you know what I'm talking about: that pizza, birthday cake, or part of the Thanksgiving feast you know you shouldn't have, but decide to eat anyways. Often, we get put in situations where edible temptations are put in front of us; whether or not we give into those temptations determines how we feel later on. Here are 3 tips to help yourself say no.

If you are going somewhere where you know before people are eating, eat before you go. This way you won't be hungry, and will be less likely to indulge.

A big part of socializing is food. With that said, you can't always eat what other people are able to. By carrying a snack, you can choose to eat that instead of something that is not within your dietary guidelines. 

Nowadays, most restaurants have online menus. Check and see if the restaurant you are going to has safe options for you to eat. That way, you can be prepared with an order, eating beforehand, or bringing something with you.

It is okay to excuse yourself. People understand that it is hard for you to watch others eat food you want but can't have. And if you simply can't leave the event, excuse yourself to the bathroom, or step outside to make a phone call during mealtime. The bottom line is, if you feel like you can't trust yourself around certain foods, try not to be around them.

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Everybody has those days when you wake up feeling terrible and don't want to eat anything. But, it is important to remember that without food, your blood sugar will drop and the acid in your stomach will increase. This can actually make you feel worse, so sometimes forcing something down might help you feel better.

Liquids are the easiest to digest because they flow right through you. Even if you might not want anything, try taking little sips of a smoothie, protein shake, soup, or broth over a long period of time. That way, it feels less like you're eating.

Starches are great when your stomach is extra sensitive. They don't have much nutritional value, but bland foods like bread, cereal, crackers, pasta, and rice are easier to get down when you're feeling nauseous.

This might sound awful, but moving around can stimulate digestion, which can make you hungrier. Being hungry can make it is easier to get food down. It also helps to prevent you from getting into a bad pattern of days stuck in bed.

Growing up with digestive disorders makes it hard for me to find foods that follow my strict dietary guidelines, and don't upset my stomach. I created this website to help other people who are going through similar things as to what I am, by giving diet advice, tips and tricks, and helping them to not go through this alone.