A short YouTube advice monologue by Raele Altano (WellWithRaele) offering ready-made, calm, matter-of-fact responses to common body-weight or food-intake comments heard at Thanksgiving (e.g., "Are you really going to eat all that?", "Maybe take it easy with dessert", "You're so thin"). The speaker provides multiple phrased replies that reframe or halt the comment without escalating, plus guidance to practice delivery and a closing reminder to protect personal boundaries and joy.
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What to say when someone is commenting on your body weight or food intake Thanksgiving Edition if they say, are you really going to eat all that? You can say, yes, that is exactly what this holiday is for. If they say you should eat something, your skin and bones, you can say, and you should know, we don't make comments like that anymore about people's bodies. If they say, whoa, someone brought her appetite. You can say, I sure did, just like you and everyone else here. Bon appetit. If they say, maybe take it easy with dessert. Just saying, you can say, say that again. I couldn't hear your negativity over all the gratitude I'm feeling today. If they say it's so good you're actually eating, you're so thin, we never know. You can say, well, now you know. I'm glad I could help you sleep better at night. These are collected responses that don't stoop to the other person's level or sound overly petty, but it stops what the other person is trying to do in their tracks and reframes the narrative of the comment. Deliver them in a calm, matter of fact and unbothered way for maximum impact. I know that's easier said than done, especially if this is a triggering topic for you, but with a little practice and preparation on your own time, you'll be able to think quicker on your feet in real time. Have a great Thanksgiving, and remember, don't let anybody steal your joy.
