What do you say when people comment about your food?

I used to hate those comments, as well. I just changed the way I interpreted them. My fiance, for example, has said many times "are you allowed to eat that?" I could let it bother me but, instead, I realize that it's just his way of trying to understand what I'm doing and be supportive.

I have noticed an anecdotal increase in comments from coworkers as the new year rolled around. I eat the same snack almost every day, have been for about 6 months now. Around 3-3:30PM, I have a plate of veggies w/ hummus and 2 hard boiled eggs. It fills my mid-afternoon rumblings, the veggies are crunchy and sweet...It's a favorite! Anyway, no one's ever really made any comment at all as I fix it, aside from the occasional "that looks good!" Since the new year, I've gotten "Oh, eating healthy, huh?" "So, you're going low carb?" "New year, new diet!" It's funny...I usually just answer "I just like my veggies!"

I STILL get those kinda comments to this day, even though I stopped losing weight coming up on a year ago. I really do believe most of the remarks like that are made out spite instead of genuine concern, at least in my experience. It'd be nice if such people would have as much concern for what they themselves are eating instead of what other people are.

The comments I get range from "you eat so healthy" to "how have you managed to lose weight and still eat that?"

my boyfriend once made a comment about a THOUGHT that I had. I expressed my desire to have a cheese Danish and his remark was "that doesn't sound very healthy" meanwhile, he is lining up for a Chinese buffet. LOL

It is one Danish.. that I was thinking about having. I hate that I let him bother me.

Unwad your panties, there's no reason to get defensive

The correct answer is "I KNOW, can you believe that I can eat and get healthy?!? Who knew!!!"

I usually just reply with a shrug and simple, "yup", and am left alone. Food for thought (my apologies for the pun): Most people don't ask about or point out your eating habits unless they're feeling uncomfortable about themselves. It's a projection of their own feelings onto you.

I agree! When my coworkers comment on my "daily" salad--- I say "it's the same salad I eat everyday." After that they walk away and leave me alone. I don't understand why people get amazed with "healthy choices" when they should be amazed on how much fat they are eating at their daily fast food joint. I eat the same food just about every day--so that my dinners can be fun--in hopes to satisfy the husband and his appetite

nope, because I know I will be getting shredded while they stay obese/get fatter..

Ignore it and keep going ..

People are natural aholes and can't help themselves…

I would of just looked up and started said person down and said nothing…that will shut them up real fast….acknowledging the comment just gives them power over you ...

^^ This


Most of the time, they believe the dieting myths and i just laugh while I eat my candy.

I never get those comment because 1) I don't tell people I'm trying to lose weight and 2) for those who do know, they know I know what I'm doing.

Same here on both counts. If anything, people ask me for advice on what to eat but since I am still overweight and all, it's usually more targeted to health since I am never sick, always full of energy, sleep well, etc...people want to know my secret to those things rather than dieting.

Although I do get some rude/weird comments, it is always about something I eat being "weird" as in healthy or exotic. And I find that hilarious really because my food is NOT that unusual and to the average MFP-er it would be nothing to comment on at all. But I guess for someone who eats nothing but burgers and pizza, it is remarkable to have kale and nuts on a salad or bake something that isn't sold in Walmart Bakery.

Comments don't usually bother me. I just answer honestly. If they are asking if I should be eating that cookie on my diet, I may say "I wouldn't be eating it if I shouldn't" or maybe "No, probably not." (depending if the cookie is a treat that fits or one treat too many). I ike letting people know that my diet keeps me heatlhy without my having to be "good" all the time.

The only comment that really bothers me is something like "I didn't bring you a cookie because I know you like to eat healthy". :grumble:

You all need to stop talking about cinnamon rolls, it is making me really crave them. Pillsbury is EVIL!! :happy:

I have made people aware that I am not on a diet, I am managing calorie intake and adding exercise with the aim of a lifestyle shift. I have had very few comments about what I have stuffed in my mouth in the last 12 months, but then 102 lbs in just 12 months tends to silence the few critics. I will say though that I was on the edge of my seat wanting to comment on another person's 'diet' the other day, they were eating some goofy combination of foods that was not only not healthy but wasn't really going to help them toward their goal, but they didn't ask so I kept my trap shut.