Body question

[RawKate]

Every time I eat raw the way I mostly enjoy, (simple foods, mostly green smoothies, lightly) and exercise daily, I find that I get really skinny. I Love the way I look and feel. Sometimes, though, I get some looks from people who are close to me like my relatives, that say "you are way too skinny", almost like it's gross or something.. I am the only member of my family who is raw, and I feel this pressure to be a shining example of a raw foodist. However, when I get looks or vibes like this, I eat a lot more fatty things like nuts and avocados and gain a bit more weight, but then I don't feel my best. I just want to maintain a weight I love and feel good about it! *With* my family/people around me to be okay with me! What can I do about this?

[mstrish]

Why is it okay for people to pressure those that want to thrive instead of just survive. My family is the same way but I don't want to share all the SAD diseases. If it feels right to you then honor that and be proud that you have decided to be healthy. As long as your healthy then stand your ground. Besides raw foodists are generally on the thin side but in these times people forget what a healthy frame looks like since obesity set in.

[RawHealthyBeauty]

As long as you're eating raw, looking great, and feeling better, who cares about what they think on the subject of raw food and how your body benefits from that! Maybe they just need to be educated a little bit better about why you're doing this and the benefits of raw food such as enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and etc. So maybe that'll lighten them up a little! :)

[spicyfull]

Gain 5 lbs. and they will be saying......You're too Fat. If you think you are "CUTE" any size you want to be, then GO FOR IT. Haters are around every corner........

[Green_Woman]

You said they give you "looks"... but has anyone actually SAID that to you? Looks are easy to misinterpret.

Also, WHO CARES??? I mean, genuinely, who cares!!! If you're HEALTHY, if you're HAPPY, and if you're CONTENT on your chosen version of RAW, then don't LET your family bother you...

No one can make you feel bad unless you allow them that power.

[Green_Woman]

(This coming from my own experiences... after 3 yrs on and off RAW, I finally realized that I can't allow and WON'T allow my friends and family to dictate my health. Now, I wear my RAW'ness like a hot dress - it attracts a LOT of attention, and very often, other people want to wear it, too. ;) )

[RawKate]

THANK YOU, everyone, for your words of advice. Yes, I have gotten a few comments. But overall, it comes down to the fact that my journey is a personal one. You all are right. And some education would surely help. I am very excited though that I will be living on my own in my first apartment in one month. I will be able to live in a 100% raw household with my kitty cat cheering me on. :) Thanks.

[dajjoy]

me i am not fat but i am thin , i just have a normal body size. I eat vegetables, lots of vegetables because i love green leafy vegetable.

[Katie P]

No one can make you feel bad unless you allow them that power.

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's powerful.....& I just read it @ a time when I needed it! Thanks!

[klomasius]

Are you happy, are you healthy, are you active, are you vibrant?

If so, then you are on the right track!

Check your BMI (body mass index) and if it's within range then they have nothing to complain about.

Just laugh it off!

[hilarya_m]

Word up Green Woman