Should People On A Diets Go To Family Dinners For Thanksgiving?

[lindatucker]

 :dontknow:I think people who are a diet should stay home. Why come to dinner on Thanksgiving Day if they are going to be picky about what food they can and can not eat. Why should they come and to spoil Thanksgiving Dinner for the people who are not on a diet and make those who should feel uncomfortable?

[cloudsoup]

i somewhat agree with you, but i also don't think
just because someone on a diet should be made to
feel awkward by a "food pusher" who tries to get them
to eat a little bit of everything. we all know one, whether
it be our grandmothers, mothers, aunts. they have the
best intentions, but they are notorious pushers.
they shouldn't take a dieter's choices personal at all.

now a dieter who constantly talks about their diet and makes
others feel bad for not being on one, however, should
definitely stay home on thanksgiving! more for me, i say 

[articx]

Yes, they should if they choose to. People on diets, also those who are not, should not feel they have to eat a large amount of food.

[girlswin2]

No just b/c someone is on a diet they shouldn't stay home from a Thanksgiving dinner.  If they eat sensibly and just take it slow like they would at home there would be no problem.  If anyone suggests they eat more and this and that they should reply thank you but I can't eat that much anymore.  Maybe later or I'll take some home with me.  Don't let it stop them from going to be with family trust me life is to short to start doing like that.  Enjoy family and friends and live life to fullest within goals and paramaters you have set.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!  

[oldbuddy]

I am on a diet, but I certainly won't let that keep me from spending quality time with my family and enjoying it completely. What difference does it make if I fill up on turkey and veggies instead of all the sweet stuff?

[gaylasue]

Thanksgiving isn't just about eating.  It's a time to be thankful for what you have been blessed.  Family is one of the greatest blessings.  Count blessings where you can, you can have the extra piece of pie that they turn down! 

[bretay]

I think they should come to dinner and find something that can eat or consider that day a splurge and enjoy the food and family

[franlee46]

I am on a diet, but I certainly won't let that keep me from spending quality time with my family and enjoying it completely. What difference does it make if I fill up on turkey and veggies instead of all the sweet stuff?

You can always go and just have fun catch up with family and friends happenings and just make food secondary I am always watching what I eat because of health issues I agree with you old buddy Happy Thanksgiving

[ajann1983]

everyone should be together on Thanksgiving; diet or no diet.

[derrick12480]

Just watch what you eat no matter what the place or time is.

[shepherdchik]

I think you can still eat sensibly even on a holiday..but if you're that strict on yourself about your diet then don't complain that you can't eat anything :/ just do what you want and let everyone else enjoy themselves.

[eman27]

Ofcourse they should.  Heck, this is the one time when they have an excuse to divert from the strenuous diet regimen they've been sticking to lol.

[africanclaudie]

I agree with Gaylasue - Thanksgiving is not just about eating (although that's a huge part). It's time to catch up with those pesky aunts and cousins (just joking) and family at least once a year!

[remediagirl]

Nobody should be on a diet. People just need to change their eating habits and lifestyles and then stay with it. The results of taking care of yourself is soooo worth it. Holiday meals are a great challenge for one to make a change in the amount of food they eat and amount of exercise they get. Don't let the holidays be an excuse to over eat and be lazy.   

[MudValley]

My mom is on a strict diet and she always makes thanksgiving supper. Yes, she does have to pick what she can eat, but she does it so that all of us can be together for at least one day a year. What we eat isn't the main thing. If I were dieting, I would definitely still go for supper. Proper dieting, unless its for a medical reason(diabetes, etc), is all about moderation. I truly believe that I burn more calories at family get togethers anyways, with all the games being played and the laughter.