Guest guest Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Hey ya'll, Here's my issue...tomorrow is Thanksgiving, right? And of course, there's turkey...and my family keeps pressuring me to eat it on that one occasion (as well as Christmas and Easter, our three major holidays) just to keep the peace in the family...I would word this " Should I give in? " but seeing as how that might ignite a flaming war of sorts among the group, LOL, I'll put it this way...do any of you do it like that, just to keep your family off your back for those holidays, or any holidays like that for that matter? Thanks. Peace Up, ***Sara*** " Fur used to turn heads, now it turns stomachs. " ~Rue McClanahan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 I would just say no thanks and keep your value system, otherwise they might not think that you really believe in what your food choice are. You might just make a nice loaf or protein dish for all and say nothing. Elite in USA On Behalf Of RhymeMaster0313 Wednesday, November 23, 2005 4:46 PM I need some advice LOL Hey ya'll, Here's my issue...tomorrow is Thanksgiving, right? And of course, there's turkey...and my family keeps pressuring me to eat it on that one occasion (as well as Christmas and Easter, our three major holidays) just to keep the peace in the family...I would word this " Should I give in? " but seeing as how that might ignite a flaming war of sorts among the group, LOL, I'll put it this way...do any of you do it like that, just to keep your family off your back for those holidays, or any holidays like that for that matter? Thanks. Peace Up, ***Sara*** " Fur used to turn heads, now it turns stomachs. " ~Rue McClanahan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 When I have been with my husband's fam, I have eaten things that I would normally not! If everything is pre-plated, maybe you can help with the serving and not put ham on your plate...if you had food allergies, no one wold force the issue, maybe you're allergic to ham? ha! good luck (new) Meliss , RhymeMaster0313@a... wrote: > > Hey ya'll, > > Here's my issue...tomorrow is Thanksgiving, right? And of course, there's > turkey...and my family keeps pressuring me to eat it on that one occasion (as > well as Christmas and Easter, our three major holidays) just to keep the peace > in the family...I would word this " Should I give in? " but seeing as how that > might ignite a flaming war of sorts among the group, LOL, I'll put it this > way...do any of you do it like that, just to keep your family off your back > for those holidays, or any holidays like that for that matter? Thanks. > > Peace Up, > ***Sara*** > > " Fur used to turn heads, now it turns stomachs. " > ~Rue McClanahan > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Everyone knows I'm strong willed and they are just the opposite. Everyone comes to eat all the fantastic vegetarian side dishes I make. I get comments like, wow I don't think I could give up meat but then again if I cooked like this maybe I could or I don't have time to cook vegetarian dishes for myself, vcan you give me the recipe. No way, I don't back down. You will have a wonderful day tomorrow and I'll bet you can fill your plate with so many side dishes no one will bug you. Be sure to make something special and present it and you can eat tht too. There are tons of side dishes in the files and most are so easy to make. Good Luck Sara, Donna " Let the sound take you away. " " Magic Carpet Ride " Source: Steppenwolf DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 NO, no, no, Sara, giving in is bad for your health and self esteem! Would you give in if being pushed to binge drink? do drugs? anything else you didn't want to do? of course your family doesn't see eating meat as bad for you like these other things but we veggies have to be just as firm about our refusal to eat animals as we would be about the other stuff thats bad for us. Really hard when it's old aunt adorable that we love to pieces and know shes being pushy cause she's concerned for our health! What worked with my family was to ask, " you wouldn't push pork on a Jewish friend, would you? " the answer was always no. I'd follow up ( quickly before they had the chance to argue that it wasn't the same thing ) that I'd studied nutrition and was making sure to get enough protien and " I love you so much and I'm so glad you care enough to be worried about me but I promise I'm getting all the nutrients I need and am very healthy. " if you can follow this with a change of subject ( like how is cousin screw up recovering from the most recent disaster LOL ) it works even better! Peace, Angela RhymeMaster0313 wrote: Hey ya'll, Here's my issue...tomorrow is Thanksgiving, right? And of course, there's turkey...and my family keeps pressuring me to eat it on that one occasion (as well as Christmas and Easter, our three major holidays) just to keep the peace in the family...I would word this " Should I give in? " but seeing as how that might ignite a flaming war of sorts among the group, LOL, I'll put it this way...do any of you do it like that, just to keep your family off your back for those holidays, or any holidays like that for that matter? Thanks. Peace Up, ***Sara*** " Fur used to turn heads, now it turns stomachs. " ~Rue McClanahan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Just tell yourself you will regret five minutes of eating turkey and being weak after the dinner is over. I know you will be OK tomorrow. You already made the decision to become a vegetarian, this is just one small hump to get over. We all push you up over it. I used to hear about stuff but now that I'm in college there are quite a few vegetarians and even vegans so it's not too bad now. Mo , RhymeMaster0313@a... wrote: > > Hey ya'll, > > Here's my issue...tomorrow is Thanksgiving, right? And of course, there's > turkey...and my family keeps pressuring me to eat it on that one occasion (as > well as Christmas and Easter, our three major holidays) just to keep the peace > in the family...I would word this " Should I give in? " but seeing as how that > might ignite a flaming war of sorts among the group, LOL, I'll put it this > way...do any of you do it like that, just to keep your family off your back > for those holidays, or any holidays like that for that matter? Thanks. > > Peace Up, > ***Sara*** > > " Fur used to turn heads, now it turns stomachs. " > ~Rue McClanahan > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 No Sara, I don't. If they cannot support me, or at least accept my decisions to do what is right they can go........ fly a kite. Blessings, CHanda - RhymeMaster0313 Wednesday, November 23, 2005 6:45 PM I need some advice LOL Hey ya'll, Here's my issue...tomorrow is Thanksgiving, right? And of course, there's turkey...and my family keeps pressuring me to eat it on that one occasion (as well as Christmas and Easter, our three major holidays) just to keep the peace in the family...I would word this " Should I give in? " but seeing as how that might ignite a flaming war of sorts among the group, LOL, I'll put it this way...do any of you do it like that, just to keep your family off your back for those holidays, or any holidays like that for that matter? Thanks. Peace Up, ***Sara*** " Fur used to turn heads, now it turns stomachs. " ~Rue McClanahan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Ya know, I used to do that in the way back when - make exceptions to keep peace - especially tricky if you are visiting family overseas, say, and then *they* take you to visit someone else who puts on a feast to 'honour' their friends' visitors/relatives. And you know what? It didn't make them any happier or help them to respect me any more, and it didn't help me to feel good about myself either. So now I say No Thankyou. Of course, that doesn't make them any happier or help them to respect me more either :=) But it does mean I have been able to live more happily inside my skin. love,pat Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 ya can't please everyone so ya got to please yourself - Dr Patricia Sant Tuesday, November 29, 2005 11:57 AM Re: I need some advice LOL Ya know, I used to do that in the way back when - make exceptions to keep peace - especially tricky if you are visiting family overseas, say, and then *they* take you to visit someone else who puts on a feast to 'honour' their friends' visitors/relatives. And you know what? It didn't make them any happier or help them to respect me any more, and it didn't help me to feel good about myself either. So now I say No Thankyou. Of course, that doesn't make them any happier or help them to respect me more either :=) But it does mean I have been able to live more happily inside my skin. love,pat Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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