Has anyone ever gotten any flack from their anti-establishment friends for caring about health and weight? I got together with some skater friends (not all active skaters, btw) after the gym today and was so pumped up I started talking about how excited I was that I've found an exercise and eating program that works for me.
Suddenly it was like I pulled out a kitten and shot it. The looks I got were disgusting. And the comments were things like "You go to a gym?? Phhhh....why do you care?" and "Why are you buying into the Barbie lifestyle? You're just perpetuating the skinny perfect girl stereotype by giving them you money"
Um....so I'm the bad girl because I'd rather be able to walk up and down stairs without being out of breath? WTH? And just because I dress a little gothy I shouldn't care about having muscle tone?
I tried to explain my feelings to them, but they already had their minds made up. And, not to be petty or anything, but some of them could use a healthy lifestyle change, if you know what I mean.
Just venting a little I guess, but I am curious if anyone else has had this type of discussion with friends. It really kind of disturbed me and, as much as I hate to admit it, it made me feel embarassed for being so excited about my health.