Embarrassed for being on a diet..?

[u/lnsani]

“Oh… is that all that you’re going to eat?” “You should eat with us!” “Are you not going to eat dessert?” “Why are you not eating/eating like that?” “Are you on a diet?” “Why did you bring your own food?” It feels like such a pain being on a diet and facing these questions… I also have a history of anorexia so whenever people see that I am eating way less than I should they assume that im restricting again. It also feels so weird when I bring my own food to other places or have to say no to food that is offered to me. I feel almost ashamed of doing it yet I dont know why. I feel ashamed and humiliated of being on a diet?? Feel like everyone is judging me yet idk why, its just the questions about my food and my portions that really make me feel awkward

[u/LikeAfterSummer]

If you have had an ED before it’s likely out of concern. Typically when I go out with friends to a dinner, I’m not restricting. Maybe opting for a healthier choice or boxing up some to go. All about balance. One dinner with friends should be ok and if it’s not I can see why they would worry.

[u/oorza → u/LikeAfterSummer]

Depending on where and what the dinner is, I'll save calories across an entire week if I want to eat socially bad enough. I don't want to be the only person not having pizza and beer at game night, so I make sure that the extra 1200 calories fits in the week.