admired in life represented anything less?
“You’re going to die on Atkins!” / “I could never eat all that bacon” / “It’ll never last. You’ll quit then gain it all back!” etc.), quickly correct them and move on. (I’m going to go out on a limb here and presume that others don’t stop you for your nod of approval for the fast food, vegan, kosher, salt-free, macrobiotic, or gluten-free meal they just ate; so don’t feel obligated to explain or apologize for your food choices – much less allow yourself to be sidetracked by your critics!) Clarifying their own misinformation-based judgments is above and beyond your call of duty as it is, and good for you if you quickly take the time to do so. In the meantime, keep your nose to the grindstone and do what you have to do with a non-negotiable mindset. You’ll get there and will be all the happier and more confident for it. Before long, they’ll be asking you for advice. Watch!
“You’re going to die on Atkins!” / “I could never eat all that bacon” / “It’ll never last. You’ll quit then gain it all back!” etc.), quickly correct them and move on. (I’m going to go out on a limb here and presume that others don’t stop you for your nod of approval for the fast food, vegan, kosher, salt-free, macrobiotic, or gluten-free meal they just ate; so don’t feel obligated to explain or apologize for your food choices – much less allow yourself to be sidetracked by your critics.) Clarifying their own misinformation-based judgments is above and beyond your call of duty as it is, and good for you if you quickly take the time to do so. In the meantime, keep your nose to the grindstone and do what you have to do with a non-negotiable mindset. You’ll get there and will be all the happier and more confident for it. Before long, they’ll be asking you for advice. Watch.
