Dear Queenie,
I’m overweight and trying to lose weight, but I had an injury that makes it difficult for me to exercise so I have to be very careful about what and how much I eat. My problem is people who are always trying to get me to eat things shouldn’t – just have a taste, they say – or to eat too much – what’s the matter, don’t you like my cooking? they ask.
Queenie, what’s a polite way to answer them?—Weight-watcher
Dear Weight-watcher,
Just tell these people – politely – that you have a weight problem and your doctor has put you on a strict diet which you are being very careful to follow, and thank them for understanding (even if they actually do not).
