Classmate wants us to do unhealthy diets?

[Anonymous]

Hi, I am a 7th grader and since 2 weeks ago my classmate started dieting and wants everyone to join her.
One day she came with a copy of the Abc-diet (it is very unhealthy and you are only allowed to eat like 500 calories) and now everyone is on that diet. It is so annoying because they constantly talk about low calorie food and they also tell me if I am aware that my lunch has like 400 calories. They meet each other in the afternoons to work out (without me) and I feel lonely because now I have nobody to meet with.
I think this is getting out of control and it needs to stop but I don't want to tell someone because then everyone will hate me :(

What should I do?

[Peter0]

That's a really rough one :(

I'm glad you haven't joined in on the diet; that's starting anorexia stuff right there. I'm not sure how much good telling people will do, but you might start by asking your parents what they think, if you think they have good judgement on social things and won't overreact (they'll know your friends and situation better than we will).

Do you have any friends who haven't joined that diet? You may need to be making more >.< Even if they don't all start hating you because you've told someone about the anorexia diet, it sounds like they're already being rather negative to you, what with the pressure and exclusion.

If you'd like to join them in working out, that might be possible... The next time someone comments on your calorie intake, you might tell them you're happy with what you're eating, but wouldn't mind working out with them too. (don't overdo it - you know working out super hard every day of the week can damage the body, right?) Then you can let them know you'd rather they didn't harass you about your calorie intake, because you're taking care of your body just fine.

Maybe they'll listen :/

[Peter0]

Good luck!!

[Anonymous]

They're doing that in the seventh grade? That's a terrible idea. They're making bad decisions that could affect them for the rest of their lives; be thankful you're not part of that foolishness.

[Kiwedin]

I've heard of that diet. It's all over the pro-ana blogs on tumblr, I even tried to do it once when I was in grade 9, but it's absolutely ridiculous. You guys are growing girls who NEED proper nutrition in order to grow properly. If you want a diet to do, do Raw till 4. You'll lose weight without any calorie restriction, you can eat however much you want, and you are always nourished and healthy. Go ahead and work out with them, but don't join in on that diet. Be an example and stay nourished and healthy, eat your required calories and make sure you get all the nutrients that your body needs. Cronometer. com is a great way to make sure you're getting all the nutrients that you need.

[Takada]

You should tell your parents at least and see what they do with that information. Don't start that diet no matter what. It's a starvation diet. Barely enough calories to keep a person alive. If your classmates tell you to join them, tell them that they're starving themselves, that it's very unhealthy and that they will gain 3 times their lost weight when they eventually start eating normally again, because their cravings can't be ignored forever.

[Your_boss960]

Lol my friend does the same thing except I still eat whatever I want. She could loose a few pounds but she is not going about it the right way

[Drooogie4]

Don't do that. Especially at your age (at any age), you need much more than 500 calories.
Find new friends if they'll hate you for not "dieting".

[Klaatu51]

huh... wot's the point of insisting others 2 join her? that's fuckin weird... o_O

[Peter0]

Social pressure, elite peer group, feeling of belonging, etc.

[mirrornoon]

ask yourself if it's worth it?
is it worth risking yours and your friends health?

[SamuelB]

What you should do? Come up with your own, healthy diet, follow it, and get better results then them.

[emerald77]

You should tell someone! That can have very serious, sometimes life threatening consequences.

[Michael_Rc46]

500 calories is not nearly enough.

[AestheticsFtw]

lol they are stupid as fuk

[Anonymous]

Just say no.