What to do when others are pressuring you to eat?

1. "Oh, thank you, but I already ate at work (school, friend's house, on your way home, etc. wherever you just came from)."

2. "Well, I haven't really been feeling well today. My stomach is kind of queasy; maybe I'll just have some hot tea and see if it settles for now." 

3. "Man, I've got a massive headache -- I'll just take a big glass of water and an aspirin (Tylenol, ibuprofen, whatever) if you don't mind ..."

4. "Well, I had a really HUGE breakfast (lunch, snack, whatever) and I'm still full from that ... maybe later."

In ALL cases, if you are really being pressured to eat (from parents, friends, boyfriend, whomever), often nibbling a few safe bites here and there and drinking a TON of water at the table serves as a good compromise. Often they won't notice how little you are eating, or will overlook it if you combine a few "brave" nibbles with one of the excuses listed above.