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[quote=Anonymous]They sound like food addicts.  I say this from my own personal experience.  They probably eat ALOT and eat many unhealthy things.  They make be embarrassed for anyone to see how they eat when they are out in public.  So they say they don't eat much.  In fact, they probably do eat a ton before coming to see you.

However, whenever they see the food out and on the table, they just can resist having some (and just a little is never enough).  Some food addicts are in total denial over their food intake (they really do think that they don't eat much and can't figure out why they are gaining weight).  Others, like myself, are not in denial -- but we just don't want to deny ourselves anything.

As far as the restaurant go, pushing food on you is typical behavior for a food addict.  If they aren't going to eat it, they still want to see it and want someone else to eat it.  They are consumed with all the menu options and are always hoping to order the perfect meal and are extremely interested in what everyone else is eating as well as their own plate.

I thought food addiction was a joke for a long time.  My friend joined a 12 step program for food addicts.  I went to it with her after it helped her lose weight.  I now understand that food addiction is real.  Honestly, your in-laws exhibit classic behaviors of a food addict.  They may not be full on addicts yet -- but my guess is that they are on their way.

So what to do? Nothing.  Just make food that pleases you.  They can eat it or not.  If they push food on you, tell them you don't want it but that they should order it for themselves. You can't change it.  They probably can't change it either at this point.  Just love them for all their good qualities.
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