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I get so shy when eating in front of others. I like tense up. It's awkward & I can't live like this. I have no problem with the food I'm eating...I'm just insecure...how can I get past this?!

The previous answer is really great.
I wanted to let you know that it is perfectly normal to feel that way. I actually read about something similar in Reader's Digest recently. Here is a link to the article:
http://www.rd.com/living-healthy/normal-or-nuts/article81525-1.html
A lot of people feel self conscious eating in front of people. Sometimes I feel it too. The truth is, we all are aware that eating looks awkward, but we are also more likely to be thinking about ourselves than looking at other people eating. Do you notice how other people eat? You probably notice them eating, but don't pay much attention to what they look like. I like the suggestion below to just go eat in public. Pick a place where you aren't likely to be around people you know. Then, if they were actually judging you (they won't be) it wouldn't matter because you'd never see them again. Also, when eating with friends and such, focus on their conversation and other distractions. That may help you to not think about what they may or may not be thinking about. And, if they are chatting about the cute guy at a nearby table, you know they aren't watching you eat.
If, however, you think this is becoming a serious problem (you find that rather than being shy, you become totally unable to eat), you may want to talk to a professional.

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(Rating: 5) thank you for the great advice!
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