I'm the exact same way. Alone, I'll generally eat considerably more than compared to in publich and with company. For me, I guess it's because I'd prefer people not to be privy to how much I actually eat and enjoy food.



I can relate here vividly, as well. I'd never characterize my family during my upbrining as dysfunctional; but, I can recall when both my parents used to say to my sister and I, "don't get fat otherwise the other kids won't like you and tease you." Even my mother would impress that upon us and she was kindest and most benevolent person I've ever known in my life. She knew from experience growing up the negative stigma attached to being overweight; and instead of sanitzing the issue for us, ensured that we realized the consequences of being obese and would naturally through our own volition do whatever necessary to avoid being so.

Would that be too harsh and not exactly "politcally correct" in our modern age of heightened sensitivities? Probably, but I grew up in a very different era--and, thankfully so!