when people criticize eating habits/exercise..

shadows2424

toe1226 wrote: »

I tend to struggle with the fact that nearly everything in life is a special occasion, its always someones birthday, or I'm meeting with someone I haven't seen for a while, sitting with family I made a long trip to visit with - I think it is situational. There are times where I think it is good to be polite, control your portions and eat with whoever you'er eating with, but I also think that it is absolutely fine to set boundaries and be adamant about maintaining your lifestyle, because there is always someone else to please out there, gotta please yoself!

I agree with this. If your family really cars for you they will realize its your life to do with as you please and they should be extra supportive since you're actually doing something positive for your health. That said maybe they miss your company at dinner time. Maybe you could sit with them even if you don't eat, but please by no means let your healthy life style be derailed because of differing opinions.

tara_means_star

Lol if I'm complaining about stubborn fat my mother tells me I eat too much. She will turn around in the same day and tell me I have a headache because I don't eat enough. I find the humor in that and move on.

ninerbuff

It works both ways. I have fit and lean people criticize me for eating food that's processed, sugar laden, and chemically infused.
So what's the real issue? They be hatin' on you.

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