Healthy Eating on the DL

One of the consistently challenging things about continuing a healthy lifestyle amongst the plethora of unhealthy eaters in America is trying not to seem or feel out of place. There are several instances, that I can't inevitably leave, whereas people are eating unhealthy, and I pull out my cup of tea and pear. You may have experienced this, the strange looks. Or when you pull out your pear someone may say, "Are you sick?" (The answer is, well I never get sick because I'm eating so healthy & organic. But of course you don't want to put it like that). Or when your with a group of people who are talking about their favorite pizza, ice cream whatever, us healthy eaters may be shunned to silence. So how do you continue your healthy lifestyle among the culture of unhealthy eating in America?

1. "I've got to watch my figure" or "It's swimsuit season"

If someone is questioning why your eating an apple and peanut butter, give them this line, everyone understands the concept of slimming down for summer. (although that shouldn't be the reason for eating healthy, the idea is switching your lifestyle so you are at a consistent weight only fluxuating between 5lbs).

2. "An apple a day keeps the doctor away."

Everyones heard this line, feed them this and they may just laugh and shut up! (well at least hopefully).

3. "My skin has cleared up since I've been eating more organic and clean foods."

I've found that if you tell people a general benefit you can get from eating healthy like skin more clear, lighter periods, they'll not only understand, but want to know more.

4. "I have more energy."

This line is similar to #3. Give people a benefit of eating healthier and they'll understand, and probably start asking for tips.

5. "I'm diabetic, allergic to greasy foods [or any other made up health issue to lie about can be said here]

Thats it, lie! If your around someone you know you'll never see again and they start criticizing your food choices, lie and make up a medical reason as to why your not eating what they are. If you do see them again and your 10-15 lbs smaller, they'll understand.