“Just one more slice!”
Sound familiar?
If Easter fills you with a mix of joy and quiet dread, you’re not alone. Whether you’re just starting out or well into your journey, this time of year can stir up more than chocolate cravings. It can bring a lot of social pressure, especially around food.
Maybe you’ve felt it: that subtle (or not-so-subtle) nudge to eat something you’d rather not. The awkward pause when you decline a second helping. The worry that saying no will come off as rude or “no fun.”
If that’s resonating, take a deep breath. You’re not being dramatic. You’re simply trying to honour your needs—and that matters.
Why Easter Can Feel So Tricky
Easter is steeped in tradition. Hot cross buns, roast dinners, chocolate eggs… It’s a celebration wrapped in food. And with that comes expectation.
You might find yourself in situations where:
- Family insists you “go on, just have one more.”
- You feel judged—for eating “too much”, or “not enough.
- Saying no feels like rejecting a loved one, not just the food.
- Everyone’s indulging, and you’re torn between joining in or listening to your body.
But food doesn’t have to be the main event. You’re allowed to enjoy Easter on your terms—without guilt, without stress, and without feeling like you’re constantly explaining yourself.
How to Handle Social Pressure Around Food at Easter
1. Give Yourself Permission to Enjoy
When something feels forbidden, it becomes louder in your mind. Slimpod helps shift this—so rather than obsessing over what’s “allowed,” you can focus on what feels right. There’s no rulebook. You can have the chocolate if you want it. Or not. Either way, you’re in charge.
2. Set Gentle Boundaries
You don’t owe anyone an explanation. If you’re full, “That was lovely, thank you” is enough. If someone’s pushing food, try “I’m saving mine for later!” Soft but firm works wonders. You’re allowed to have boundaries without guilt.
3. Drop the All-or-Nothing Thinking
One chocolate egg won’t undo your progress. One indulgent meal isn’t a setback. What matters is what you do most of the time—not what happens on a single day. So, if things don’t go to plan, don’t panic. Just return to what feels good.
4. Shift the Focus from Food
Make memories, not just meals. Suggest a walk, get stuck into a game, or enjoy a good chat. These moments stick far longer than what was on your plate.
5. Be Kind to Yourself
If you find yourself eating more than you intended—pause. Not to judge, but to care. What do you need right now? A walk? A glass of water? A little forgiveness? Self-kindness is a game-changer. It doesn’t undo anything—it simply helps you move forward with more ease.
5 thoughts on “Why you must be patient if your weight loss hits the plateau”
I saw the live FB and planned my rituals it is saving time, Im thinking about what tasks I can pair up like the news and indoor bike.
I have experienced a long plateau but it didn’t bother me because I knew through slimpod I was doing good healthy work for my body. Sure enough I’ve started losing again and I’m not doing anything differently to when I was on the plateau.
Iv been the same weight now for a week or more and did get a bit dispondent untill I come across you pod but now understand Thank you
I have dieted for many years and eventually hit the dreaded plateau. I haven’t weighed myself since the first day I started Slimpod. I know I’m doing well because of the way my clothes fit now. I’m 50 days in and I bet if I did stand on those scales I could tell you exactly how much I weigh…its always the same and the weightloss stops! I can just feel I’m there again but this time NO SCALES. Now I understand that this is a natural occurance and my body will sort itself out eventually and allow more weightloss as and when it’s ready. Meanwhile I’ll just carry on with the good habits I have learned over these 50 days and keep Podding on!
going through a plateau right now. it’s so frustrating as I thought I’d just come through one. it so disheartening to do everything right and (feel like) nothing is happening and there’s no reward at the end of the week. the above does make a lot of sense, and I do feel like I have no choice but to persevere, but it’s understandable that people chuck it in as it’s demotivating.