What inspires you to eat healthy and ignore the haters?

I also would like to know some creative responses! I'm vegetarian and mostly vegan but people always throw out annoying comments. :P I usually just laugh it off and move on :P

I don't like to eat out since it usually includes many unnecessary calories and WAY too much salt. But since i am not "OBESE" people always have some rude comment about how i need to live my life (by eating out). I want to hear your best quotes and/or inspiration to keep eating healthy and what you tell others who tell you its ridiculous.

Like i told someone this morning....... I hear that sometimes from friends that make a comment when the subject of eating comes up and I say, "that's not on my diet." They say "well look at you, you can eat whatever you want." I respond "Well if i did that I would look like you." And I wonder why I have so few friends! lol

Unfortunately I am obese, but I agree that eating out is difficult - I went out last week to celebrate a birthday, got a salad thinking it would be a better choice & later found out that it had 960 calories! I just recently turned 50, have high blood pressure and am tired of being heavy so I have decided its time to do something - I want to get off of medication and live a long and better life. Right now I am not living, I am just getting by. That is my motivation, and I really don't care what anybody else thinks, I have a boyfriend who will tell my I should lose weight, but then makes snide comments that I will probably gain it back, but he is going to have to make a choice, either support me or leave - you have to do what is best for you and you alone. Good luck!

My *kitten* getting smaller.

I figure haters will always have something to say no matter what you do, so just do YOU. I focus on me and my family and disregard the haters. They haven't walked a mile in my shoes. This is MY journey...not theirs...so they can suck it. The only person and perspective that matters is the person taking the journey...and the family that backs you up while taking it. Nothing and no-one else matters.

I agree!

I am dealing with some serious health problems, including crohn's disease. I can't make that go away, and I can't change that. What I can do is live my life in as healthy a way as possible. My motivation to fight against my health issues is my wonderful husband and my two beautiful little girls. I do not want my children to grow up and struggle with weight the way I always have. I want to live to see them grow up and have their own children. I want to grow old with my husband, who is my rock in this world. That's my motivation to fight for my health, and to hell with the haters!

McDonald's puts sugar in their hamburger meat. Sometimes eating out is equal to gorging on peanutbutter cups. Your body doesn't need it.

when I decided to change my life (back to the way it used to be) I also had to change who I was spending my time with.

I chose to spend as much time as I can with those who are supportive of my healthier eating, exercise and now highly restricted alcohol consumption.

I also chose to step away from those who are big partiers, heavy drinkers (oddly enough, they were the ones that always seemed to create/be in the middle of drama in my life) and/or not supportive/not taking my need to be healthy seriously.

It is said that you become the average of the five people you surround yourself/spend the most time with.

Looking back on my life, I now believe this and am paying attention.

http://scottmarcaccio.com/average-5-people-closest/

It has been harder since I've moved to a new town. The people here didn't know me at my heaviest and don't realize how far I've come. They think I'm being annoying/rude for turning down sweets. I usually point out that I've worked too hard to slip back into old habits.

My hubby and kids inspire me, but as for the haters...dust'em off because haters are gonna hate no matter:glasses:

When I get those, "Look at you - you can eat whatever you want" statements I tell them that A) I don't look the way I do because I eat crap and 2) I AM eating whatever I want! THIS is what I want!

Basically I just smile and tell them I'm a Born Again Hippie and that shuts them up.

I'm personally not going to miss out on going out with family and friends because of my diet. I had an eating disorder for many years and I've already missed out on enough without doing that now when leading healthy life style. Normally I have pretty good self control when I go out. You can ask for things to be prepared in a certain way (less oil, no butter, less seasoning) a lot of people have dietary restrictions these days and most restaurants cater to that. And sometimes I just forget about the diet for the night and I eat crappy foods or I'll go for a nice long run beforehand to earn the right to do that. I mean it's not like it's something I do all the time but I figure NEVER going out to eat and never being unhealthy is unrealistic. I think it's important to have cheat days once in a while where you allow yourself to go out to dinner and order what you want. Life is all about balance.

My *kitten* getting smaller.

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I'm usually really nice and tell them to F.O.A.D.
Actually I don't have any haters.....don't keep that B.S. in my life.

Ugh! I hate that! When I was 252 pounds NO ONE told me that I was unhealthy and needed to lose weight. They weren't concerned then. But now that I've lost the weight, and watch what I eat, I am told to "live a little" It drives me NUTS! The worst time was when I just finished a jog and was eating a salad with some trail mix(and enjoying it!) and someone commented "You need to eat a cheeseburger or something" I just tell people "I work hard to be where I am today, and that's all that matters!"

BUMP!! I'm also interested in hearing what you would say to someone who questions your eatting habits.

I have lost a fair amount of weight so far, and I'm still classed as overweight. I'm only 5' 3" and I think a goal of 135lbs is a good starting point for me. I try to not discuss my weight loss and fitness goals with anyone as to me this is a personal journey... Yet people seem to try to make it their business. They see the changes in my body, and I'm really tired of hearing "You don't want to lose anymore weight! You'll be too sick-looking" and "one day won't hurt ya... you can eat that". If I explain that I want to get in a healthy range for my body, it turns into a debate. I'm doing this for me, and no one else. Besides ignoring people and telling them to fluck off (which you can't do with everyone, ie: parents/grandparents, etc), what creative ways have everyone else found?