Isn't annoying how people "judge" you based on your diet?

I think the thing that annoys me the most is that people just don't understand that you are doing something for yourself. It is call a "lifestyle change" not a diet. Everything we do in life SHOULD start with respect, but most of the time that doesn't work. I commend you for doing what you feel is right for you and your body. Two thumbs up and keep reaching for your goals.

I had someone recently spout how "most women watch their calories too much" (or something to that effect) and had the feeling that she was referring to me or including me in that statement.

I don't see her often and she doesn't know what I do every day but I told her about MFP and she knows that I log my calories every day.

She watches her weight and uses the Weight Watcher plan but is not the type to log everything into her diary. She keeps track of a lot of stuff "in her head" (yeah, right). Well, it basically works for her and she is good about exercising and watching her weight.

But she shouldn't judge anyone that chooses to log on a daily basis and no one should.

I don`t tell anyone that I`m counting cals and if they ask how I`ve lost my weight I show them my gym card normaly shuts them up. Even my hubby dosen`t really know he knows I`m on MFP but not really sure what I do other than chat and post my workouts lol

people should not be judgeing us... at least we r doing something to help ourself... i have to count every thing i eat...i am one of theses people that can smell a big mac and gain 5 lbs

I hate when people judge me for counting calories with comments like 'LOL really?' and 'good luck with that...' but god forbid I take ONE day off in front of anyone, then it's straight to 'I thought you were on a diet!' and 'How are you going to lose weight eating like that?'. Haters gonna hate.

Yeah. It's funny. From family I get the mocking eyerolls and raised eyebrows when I say, "No thanks, I can't eat that" or that I'm trying to cut out/beef up on a certain nutrient or whatever and that's I'm taking it too far, but if I take a moment once every week or two to eat something "bad" that I like, suddenly it's, "Woooah, I guess the diet's over, huh?" Can't win, just gotta keep doing what you're doing and ignore the rest.

Ughh, I hate the "so that's allowed in your diet/guess your diet's over/I thought you were being healthy" comments. It's as if they're waiting for you to fail. The thing they don't realize is that being healthy is all about keeping a balance and still being able to have the occasional pizza or ice cream. It's funny that a majority of the time the person making the comments is eating 10x worse than my pizza and they do it 24/7, so who are they to do any policing?

Like everyone has said, just remember that it's for you. You will even be surprised when a couple of months down the road people see that you weren't just doing a two week crash diet and some will wise up and ask you to help them to also change for the better.

I typically don't tell too many people my eating because there are a lot of critics out there who respond out of ignorance. I always have this replay to my biggest critics.. "I'm not on a diet, I'm learning to eat everything in moderation with heavy lean on regular healthier choices.." If someone challenges me more I follow up with saying that it means that I can still eat foods I enjoy, just not as much or as often, and I would think that since we're friends/family - I'd like to have your support on making positive changes in my life. Any conversation after that, I've found it pretty easy to ignore unless they are actually saying things that are supportive. It is hard road, even harder when you add in the opinions, prejudices, and hurtful comments from the people you encounter; but changing your life for better will always make you stronger for it.

yessss... Lordddd!!! geez, for a supportive fitness site... there r way wayyy tooooo manyyyyy judgements being passed!! DO YOU!!! that means worry about u, not everyone else. if it irks u that bad, go to another site! this isnt the only free calorie counting site ya know....

I don't understand what you are trying to say.

Don't feel bad, I went out to dinner with a friend I haven't seen in about a year. I told her I was counting calories, she rolled her eyes and said "oh Lord, that won't help ya" then she laughed at me.

Google the professor at K State that went on an 1800 calorie per day diet of doritos, oreos, and nothing but junk food. He lost 20+ pounds and saw positive results in several health markers. Bottom line... Counting calories works!

Don't feel bad, I went out to dinner with a friend I haven't seen in about a year. I told her I was counting calories, she rolled her eyes and said "oh Lord, that won't help ya" then she laughed at me.

Google the professor at K State that went on an 1800 calorie per day diet of doritos, oreos, and nothing but junk food. He lost 20+ pounds and saw positive results in several health markers. Bottom line... Counting calories works!

very interesting and so true!

I've had a few sceptical people try to rain on my MFP parade recently, they were all easily silenced by 1 small comment

'I've lost a stone (14lb) so far'

Nothing shuts people up faster than proving what your doing works, good luck on your journey and ignore the critics