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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My sister in law is a health nut. She has tried for years to get us to eat organic, to give up meat etc etc. I hate it. I live my life how I want, and make my own choices. I don't need her pointing out the benefits of healthy living. Be content with your health status and try not to worry about others choices. [/quote]

OP here. It is not my intent to nag adults. The family members who in particular are problems are parents. Their poor health choices impact our life. They are not able to be productive grandparents, and are fast tracking their way to needing to be cared for. I have no problem caring for aging parents who cared for me as a child. However, I think it is selfish to dig your own grave, not give back as a grandparent, and expect caretaking for preventable illness in your 50s and 60s. Their poor choices impact us financially and emotionally. I would never treat my kid like that.[/quote]

They may outlive you. You could walk outside tomorrow and get hit by a car. My grandparents ate fried eggs, bacon, and grits every morning. I’m not sure they ever met a food they couldn’t fry. All four lived to be over 90. No nursing homes. My grandfather was still mowing his lawn at 93. My best friend was a vegetarian. She practiced yoga every day and ate organic whenever possible. Almost no sugar, no soda, etc. She died at 52. We don’t have nearly the control we like to believe we do.  You are not the diet police. [/quote]

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