This really works! I found it awkward and I endured many negative remarks at first, but I have been doing it for so long now that everyone seemed to get the idea with enough repetition, and left me alone to be a big junkyard guard dog of my program, haha!

It is funny how family gatherings revolve around food. I have chosen to do better with my eating and to plan in advance how to handle certain situations.

I have been getting into a habit of making a soup with a fair amount of veggies into for lunch. My dad came over today before lunch and I offered him some soup. I has become accustomed to me making soup because he knows that i am trying to control my diabetes and weight. I think that you are right Jeanne, once they are used to seeing our efforts and boundaries, they learn. I have used the "not jut yet" method many times and it works. Its good to be reminded of it!

I find I say this to myself at times too. I will start thinking about something to eat and say...Not just yet. I have found if I can wait 30 minutes or so, then I feel great about not caving into unnecessary snacking.