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dragonssoftballmom
dragonssoftballmom Posts: 34
edited October 2024 in Social Groups
What do you do when you have family in from out of town and everyone wants to have a party?

We are invited to several sit down dinners over the next week and it hurts feelings when you offer to take something. :-/ Last night I had almost everything served (not dessert), but just ate a little bit...... (?)

Any suggestions?

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  • Circa1964
    Circa1964 Posts: 225 Member
    I suppose you are doing what you should. Just eating what you are comfortable with. It's definitely more difficult during the holidays if there are a lot of gatherings. Good Luck!
  • fmbarbuto
    fmbarbuto Posts: 131 Member
    I can totally relate! I have a HUGE Italian family and food is the center! My rule is that if I'm going to a relatives house, I will exercise that day and enjoy whatever is served! I definately try not to go overboard, because then I feel like crap. Small portions are the way to go! I also make an effort to drink alot of water too. It makes you feel full and helps flush out everything!

    This way you get a taste without being deprived. No one wants to be deprived on the holidays!

    :flowerforyou:
  • amybell68
    amybell68 Posts: 275 Member
    I can totally relate! I have a HUGE Italian family and food is the center! My rule is that if I'm going to a relatives house, I will exercise that day and enjoy whatever is served! I definately try not to go overboard, because then I feel like crap. Small portions are the way to go! I also make an effort to drink alot of water too. It makes you feel full and helps flush out everything!

    This way you get a taste without being deprived. No one wants to be deprived on the holidays!

    :flowerforyou:

    Agreed, you are an adult and no one can force food in your mouth!! just make the portions small.....:) (i am telling this to myself as well as everyone else!!! )
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