Is being a health freak a turn off?

[littlemissthing]

I'm really big about being healthy. I eat lots of lean protein, whole grains, and organic veggies. I refuse to eat anything fatty, processed and enriched, or anything treated with pesticides.

i also have an exercise schedule I refuse to break for anything.

does this make me seem uppity?

[liars_paradox]

It depends on the guy. Some guys might be irritated if after eating ice cream, you have to go run five miles instead of chilling with your man, but if your man is the kind of guy who doesn't like to exercise and loves eating junk food then he might not fit your life style. On the other hand, if your boyfriend loves doing all the same things that you do, then both of your lifestyles are compatible with each other. So, I wouldn't worry too much about whether or not your lifestyle is a turn off to guys in general. First, identify what kind of guys that you're looking for, then look at what they find attractive. That's probably your best bet.

[SunSeeker]

For the most part no, however, it'd be nice to know at some point you'd be willing to make some exceptions for the sake of having some fun. For example, when you're of age of course, it might be nice to share in a night of pizza and beer or something along those lines. If your routine was so strict to the point that you couldn't even enjoy ice cream or if you did, you'd have to run 5 miles afterward instead of chillin with your man, then yeah it'd get old after a while.

[curiouschica]

I totally get what you mean...it's interesting to read these responses because I've always had people try to make me feel bad for exercising or for not always eating what they were having (dessert) ...do you experience that? I think it's great to take care of your body and be healthy!

[littlemissthing]

yeah all the time! and I hate it because I'm not telling anybody they have to give up dessert, and I'll still sit and hang out while they eat their dessert, but don't try force me to eat it.

[curiouschica]

I know it...get the same reaction. I'm not judging anyone but yet they're allowed to judge me...figure it's different on the West coast though. I need to move there!

[AliceMcKay]

I have a firend that is the same way. She just wants to be heathly. I think it is fine as long as you don't preach it to others. It is good that you respect your body and take care of it. :)

[naturally]

I am the same way and I'm a bit obsessed. If I don't stick to my exercise schedule I get very anxious.

It only becomes a problem if it interferes with your life.

[dvd89]

If it becomes obsessive (as to the point where you start forcing others to do the same etc..) then it is fine. I just sort of see it as you like to make sure you lead a healthy lifestyle. America needs more people like you because of how unhealthy we are

[irishandproud]

No I wouldn't have a prob with that because I am kinda the same, I go to the gym the whole time and eat healthy so I really like it... don't let anyone tell you there is anything wrong with being healthy :)

[DonnaC123]

Honestly? Yes. I strongly prefer the company of people who just eat normally, and find those who do not to be self-absorbed, high-maintenance pains in the ass. They bang on constantly about their finicky eating habits, demand that others cater to those habits, and evangelize nonstop about their lifestyle.

[Little-Hippie]

I find this to be a great thing.

It's especially awesome to see this in women after college when their metabolisms are not what they used to be. It makes for great longevity.

[glamphotog]

Nope and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

On the other hand, it would turn into a turn off if you make it a habit of looking down on or criticizing others that aren't as health conscious as you.

[DocClassic]

i like it as long as you don't try to enforce it on me. I like to eat healthy most of the time but like to eat bad stuff every once in a while. I have a gym schedule too

[bond_007]

no, it can be a turn on, I'm a health freak too but not to that extent

[OneLove404]

So am I , I want to be a nutitionist or a personal trainer!

I know how you feel.

[Anonymous]

only if you're high and mighty about it and a bit of a food snob

[littlemissthing]

define food snob. a lot of times I won't eat out or over at other people's houses because I know the food they serve is not healthy. is that snobby?

[Opinion Owner]

a little bit. I understand not wanting to change your diet, but you're saying I'm better than you, you're not worthy of me. if you did that to me often enough, I would not invite you over anymore.

[littlemissthing]

how is that saying I'm better than them? what if they tried to serve me meat and I was vegan? or pork if I eat kosher? would turning down the food then mean I thought I was better than them? no, it means I have different beliefs about food is all.

[SnackG]

Yeah. Sounds annoying. I can see healthy, but when it's this strict it seems crazy.

[littlemissthing]

but if I'm not this strict I'll never be able to model

[SnackG]

I guess I wouldn't be able to date a model. They probably wouldn't date me anyway.

[littlemissthing]

i'd date you. but I'm not a model yet so I don't count. haha.

[SnackG]

You would? I'm fat and not a health freak though.

[dvd89]

On one hand she is saying she would date you "until" she became a model. Then you would not? how does that work.. Also it sounds like she is one of those girls who is not all about looks (oddly enough) and gives every guy at least a chance (at least a first date). Those girls are the best in my opinion

[littlemissthing]

no I wasn't saying I wouldn't date him if I became a model. he said models probably wouldn't date him anyway, and I'm not a model yet, just an aspiring one.

i don't care if you're fat and not a health freak. most of my friends aren't. I don't force my lifestyle on others but I won't let them derail me either.

and yes, I give every guy at least one chance as long as he doesn't come off as a huge jerk right away. and you don't, so I'd at least go on one date with you.

[SnackG]

Nice. That's a rare thing.

[kermitthehog]

I think a girl like you would get me into eating healthy as well. I actually envy your dedication.

[Anonymous]

Yeah I think it is a turn off