Why Are You Dieting?

because my d*mn clothes don't fit! Oh... I thought you were asking.. ;)

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Don't call it a diet. Most people think of diets as an extreme change in lifestyle for an extreme and quick result. Your "diet" does not in any way sound like the typical "diet". It sounds like a way of life...it sounds like what everyone SHOULD be doing anyway.

You are doing great!! Keep it up!! Maybe if you change the way you talk about it then you wouldn't get flack from people. You are already looking healthy and exercising so people don't understand your "diet" talk.

Good luck and best wishes...Game On!!!

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Don't tell them you're dieting. Tell them you are eating healthier. Problem solved! ;)

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Just say, "Im not dieting, Im just trying to be healthier"

People do act annoyed when you are concerned about the things you put in your mouth, because they dont have the disipline to do it themselves. Its not about you when you get negativity about it, its about them.

Good job trying to be healthier!!

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First, I think it's a compliment.

Second, why would you need to TELL THEM ALL in the first place I wonder? You make it their business by bringing it up, so of course they are free to say what they will.

:)

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I have the same thing, people say why you are so skinny already. ok, really I am not and per my Dr. could stand to lose 15-20 lbs to be in healthy range. i used to be more lean muscle and am losing that so I FEEL flabby.

Just call it changing to a healthy lifestyle not a diet....that's really what it is. getting back to eating and getting moderate exercise like we are meant to.

Good for you!

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I am not dieting, just making better choices.

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Why do you even have to tell anyone? Are you just excited? I don't think people are trying to insult you I think they are complimenting you and telling you that you look good and don't need to diet. I would just say something along the lines of making the inside of your body look as great as the outside.
Laura

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I think it depends on who you are talking to. If you are talking to a thin woman, she gets it. She knows you want to keep fit. If you're talking to a heavy woman, she is probably a little "irritated" that you are "skinny" and talking about diet. (We women are so touchy!! LOL!)

So instead of saying you are trying to lose weight to people who that second thought might refer to, say that you are trying to get healthy for your arteries and also for your skin. Healthy food is good for both.

I am trying to do both - I walked for an hour on the treadmill. I don't even sweat as much as I did! Hoping for those 10 pounds I want to lose to come off in the next 4 to 5 weeks!

D.

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Why are you dieting? = is definitely a compliment, meaning...."You don't need to lose weight."

Have you seen this T-Shirt:

"Dear Lord, If you can't make me skinny, please make my friends fat."

I bet it's slightly heavier woman asking?

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yeah maybe a little defensive :) i am guessing that the people asking you have weight to lose, like real weight not 15 lbs. i would take it as a compliment - they feel you look perfectly healthy. and just repeat, "I just want to be healthier." people are used to a "diet" being for losing weight. that's just how it is. i like the "healthy living plan" idea. it's a good idea regardless, you set a good example for your family, friends, etc....there's nothing wrong wiht that at all. good luck!

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Most people don't understand that a "diet" IS WHATEVER YOU ARE EATING ON A REGULAR BASIS.

Weightlifters are on diets, as are athletes of the more mobile sort (often being 10,000+ calories a day).

Anorexics (active or rec from) are on diets.

People trying to lose weight, gain weight, get healthier, combat certain physical issues (diabetes, vitamin A intollerance), vegetarians, pescatarians, vegans, kosher, halal, or who are just eating without thought are ALL on a diet. (as are everyone)

You're on a 'special diet' of what sounds like 'balanced moderation'.

The splitting hairs REASON?

Because that's your answer. We're all on "a diet". Your diet just so happens to include certain things and exclude others, increase certain things from your normal diet and decrease certain things from your normal diet. As do all of ours.

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Just say im doing it for me! You go girl :)

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The thing is in this country people equate thin with healthy. The media places so much emphasis on "looking good" as opposed to being healthy at a comfortable body size that our society assumes that someone who is not in need of losing weight can not possibly get any healthier, and that someone with a few extra pounds must be in dire need of medical attention. Therefore when a visibly fit person decides to eat a healthier "diet" people wonder why.

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I don't refer to it as dieting, I refer to it as getting into better shape. Most of my belly is untoned muscle that my third did a huge number on (sideways most of the third trimester! Moved head down at the last moment before it because an issue). My weight isn't bad at all. I'm breast feeding so I know I'm holding on to some pounds to be able to feed my child :) I wouldn't mind a few pounds gone but I also know I'm building more muscle than I had and that weights more so I give up on the number on the scale and just look at how my clothes fit.

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If you're enthusing about your diet to your friends and acquaintances, of course they'll ask that question. I probably would. Your answers are all good ones! The better care we take of our bodies while they're young, the better we are likely to handle aging issues and maintain a higher quality of life. If you don't want' people to ask, just don't tell them you're following this wonderful new diet plan.

I developed Type II diabetes at age 55, in spite of having taken pretty darn good care of myself throughout my younger years. But I'm still off insulin 9 years later, again because of diet and exercise. So even though there are no guarantees we won't be struck by some life-changing illness, we are still helping our future selves by helping our present selves. And teaching our kids good eating and exercise habits, too.

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I saw you wrote about this diet the other day and again today, so I had to go check it out. I just bought it from Amazon! It looks so cool! I could stand to lose the baby weight too and I just need to do it for overall health. Good luck! I can't wait to read this book. Thanks for the tip!
A.

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I dont diet....i eat healthy, good, balanced food 99 % of the time. It all depends on how many calories I burn.

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