Why is it...?

Why is it that if someone wants to eat clean and healthy, they have to struggle a thousand times more with their supposed loved ones, unlike those who smoke, drink, or shovel down one crappy meal after another?

Why is it that if someone smokes a pack of cigarettes in a single evening, nobody really minds, but if we go for a run at 6 AM or in -5-degree weather in winter, we are seen as complete idiots?

Why is it that all existing stages of getting blackout drunk bother no one, but if we drink sparkling water at a party and don't take a tequila shot every 10 minutes, we are the rebellious weirdos who don't know how to enjoy life?

And the eternal question…

Why is it that if we refuse foods loaded with sugar, dripping in fat, and unacceptable in every way, we are the strange jerks who can be bothered for hours, but of course, we can't say a bad word to the relatives with swollen faces sitting at the table, and we can't even tell them, "Listen. I get that you've accepted yourself and everything, and frankly, I also think it's sexy to be panting with a sweaty face while devouring the sixth cream pastry, but shouldn't you try to reach 55? You know, there are two kids in the corner who might still need someone to raise them."

But of course, you shouldn't say that. However, making fun of "starving," "anorexia," laughing at all variations of "diet," and "vegetarian" can go on for hours without a problem, but warning someone that half a slice of Dobos torte is stuck on the corner of their mouth, now that's considered rude.

Why are those who want to live healthy harassed, and why does no one say a bad word to those members of society who visibly poison themselves?

Because everyone knows exactly how they should live, what the right lifestyle would be, but they either lack the strength or are humanly incapable of achieving it. Every person who lives the way everyone should – a lifestyle that undoubtedly involves sacrifices – holds up a mirror to those members of society who do not. And if you confront someone with their flaws, they will attack. They will attack you because you embody the person they should be, and they don't want to face that. Of course, no one says anything if you smoke, drink, or eat bad food because they do the same, thus reassuring themselves that, lo and behold, they are not alone in their misery, thereby excusing themselves.

No one will say anything if you poison yourself because seeing another person's weakness will make you feel superior. The more someone destroys themselves, the more superior you will feel to them, it's that simple. This story is especially true for women. Let the other person eat; at least there's one less competitor.

The higher quality life you live, the more society will hate you. Accept this, and feel free to talk back to your relatives with swollen faces if life calls for it.

You know, for their sake, just like they worry about you…