Healthy Holidays: How to deal with food pushers

An article in this weeks New York Times did a pretty good job summing up all the strange tensions that can arise during food-focused family gatherings. Who eats too much, who eats too little, who is hurting Aunt Trudy's feelings by turning up their nose at homemade fruit cake, etc. If meddling is on the menu at your party this year, ask for the guilt trip on the side. Try these strategies to say "mind your own business" without causing a fuss...

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The scene
You've had your fill of dessert, and the only one not satisfied here is your food pushing Aunt Trudy.

The strategy
First, be polite. Start your snub by saying "Thanks, but..." or a compliment ("This look so good, but I'm stuffed!"). Still pushing? Then make like a broken record. However many times your relative pleads or cajoles, reply with "No, thank you." Repeat as needed.

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