Why do people ‘accuse’ me of being on a diet?

I have never been able to understand this. It's as if people need affirmation for their own unhealthy choices, and interpret someone else's choices as an accusation against them.

It's not just about food. The person at a party who stops drinking after one or two drinks gets verbally attacked or mocked by people who want to get drunk, even if the person utters not a single word of criticism towards them. The man who does not talk in lewd ways about the woman at work is accused by male coworkers of being "politically correct" and preachy.

And getting back to food: once my wife and I stopped at a locally well-known burger place. I ordered a burger and my wife ordered a salad. The guy behind the counter actually made fun of us for ordering a salad. This was a guy who worked at the place! LOL

Cause they are fatties and their idea of a healthy lunch is a 12 inch Salami sandwich with just about everything you can think of on top. Their goal is what to have for dinner after they finish making out with their meal.

Some people assume that salad is for diets and sheep only. Those people probably live on microwaved meals and takeaways.

Just say, "I like salad actually, you human trash compactor" 🤨🖕

So you are probably thin and healthy looking....

Some people are so insecure about their body and look, they project their frustrations, anxiety and anger on others who don't seem to have similar issues. They probably feel guilt and shame for their own poor eating choices when they see you eating healthy and enjoying it. They can't internalize these feelings so they lash out at you as a way to sooth themselves and feel better.

Learn to deflect. Say "Oh thank you, I am just enjoying my salad here..." then turn away and ignore them.

Eating healthy and exercising are just taking care of your body to prevent heart disease and others,,,,perfectly normal and no ones business but your own..

The human species is doomed. A bunch of self-centered idiots full of arrogant assumptions.

I get that too. People are obsessed with womens weight & food choices.

I agree with you 100% Luv.

People need to mind their own businesses. Someone who would try to shame you for eating “healthy” is probably reacting to guilt because perhaps they don’t. You don’t owe anyone an explanation. “I eat this way because I like to. And it’s no one else’s concern.”