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In light of the recent holiday, I'd like to pose a discussion regarding balancing your health and goals with the pressures of family.

I'll begin with my situation. I've posted before about how my family's influence combined with other events led to an eating disorder. In my family I am the only vegetarian. I am also the only one who works out on a regular basis (not saying that I am the only healthy one :) When I sit down to holiday meals (or any family meal for that matter), my family will push food on me. My grandmother with a second dinner roll, my mother urging me to order dessert, or my father laughing at me when I order a salad.

Tonight I found myself taking a second helping of pasta at dinner. I was already full. The pasta wasn't anything special that was just so good that I needed more... but I felt guilty for eating right and not over-stuffing myself.

I want to figure out how to handle a family who doesn't know how to accept my goals or eating habits. I've spoken up plenty of times. It's not a horrible situation, but I do find it taking away my control. What do you do in these situations? Do you have family or friends who continue to push certain foods/habits on you? Please let me know what works for you!