[header] How to deal with diet saboteurs [title] Acknowledge their feelings. [step] People who are sabotaging your diet may do so because they feel guilty, do not understand your plight, or miss the " old you ", or due to a combination of these. By understanding where they are coming from, you may be able to empathize with them. 
This will help you find the right words to make your confrontation a successful one. [substeps] Changing your life may prompt other friends and family to feel like they should be doing the same thing, which makes them feel guilty.