A lot’s been happening on my blog the last few days. To think that when I started this blog, I thought no one would read!
First of all, I cannot write another word until I thank you all (both my blogging friends and supportive readers) for the tremendous amount of kindness you’ve all shown to me—especially in these past two days. I am actually really happy a few negative anonymous comments were left on my blog, because they triggered so many amazingly kind comments in response.
On to not-so-fun territory that unfortunately must be covered. At first, I was planning to not address the anonymous comments. After all, I know I am healthy and happy, so what does it matter to me if a stranger wishes to assume I’m not? And it’s not like I’ve never heard people tell me before that I look skeletal; I’ve learned to deal with that too and let the insult slip off my shoulders.
However, upon giving it further thought, I realized that as someone who’s chosen to publish information to the public, I do have a responsibility. Like it or not, the words I write on my blog have the potential to influence others. And the last (beyond last) thing I want is for someone to develop an eating disorder—or become more deeply entrenched in an eating disorder—because of me. Therefore, by choosing to make my life public on this blog, I guess I owe it to you—my readers—to give you all more information about me so that no one can turn around and say to a parent, doctor, or friend, “But CCK doesn’t eat much and is underweight, and if she’s allowed to be that way, then I can be too.” So here is more about me than most of you probably ever wanted to know:
Do I eat a low-calorie diet? Not on your life! I won’t get into numbers, because I know people can get obsessive about that (and also, I don’t count calories). But I can tell you that I eat A LOT—more than my parents, more than my girl friends, more than my sister, etc. Because I’m so little and so active, I need to take in quite a lot of fuel. For example, I normally eat two breakfasts—a pre-run breakfast and a post-run breakfast. (My sister has taken to calling me “Hobbit” because the hobbits in Lord of the Rings eat two breakfasts and lots of snacks.) I then eat lunch, an afternoon snack, dinner, and a nighttime snack. I never skip meals.
(More on my eating habits can be found on the Chocolate-Covered Katie FAQ Page.)
I know I’m lucky that I can eat whatever I want and not gain weight. If I want to have a cupcake, I’m going to have a cupcake—no guilt involved. That being said, if I want to have a salad, I’m going to have a salad. But be assured that if you see me eating a salad, I have accounted for it by taking in extra fuel at other meals/snacks. I do not eat only salad all day. Yes, much of my diet is very healthy—fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, etc. I refuse to let someone guilt me into stuffing down a regular diet of five cupcakes a day just because it’ll make him or her feel better about him or her self. If you have such low self-esteem that seeing me gorge on junk food is going to make you feel better, then the issue is with you, not me. I don’t mean to state this bluntly, but I can’t seem to find a nicer way to put it. I do not shy away from the healthy fats– peanut butter and coconut, in particular, are two of my favorite foods.
So how do I know I am eating enough? Well, I make sure to eat when I’m hungry (intuitive eating) and I don’t exclude any food groups, but I also try not to go more than three hours without eating something, as I know people who are active sometimes need to take in calories even when they’re not hungry. I definitely believe one should listen to one’s body and eat when hungry. I also think that if you’re truly craving a particular food, you should eat it because life is short and should therefore be enjoyed to the fullest. You do not want to look back on your life when you’re old and think to yourself, “Gosh, I wish I’d been more lenient in my diet. I wish I’d eaten more cake!”
When I first started running, back in high school, I did unintentionally overdo it by running too much without upping my food intake enough, and I lost weight without realizing it. So I cut back on the running and learned how to more properly fuel my active lifestyle. If you’re interested, I wrote more about that here: Chocolate-Covered Katie: My Health Scare.
I know all of you anonymous commenters want to know exactly how much I weigh now. But I’m not going to feed into anyone’s eating disorder or number obsessions. My doctor thinks I’m healthy, my family thinks I’m healthy, and I think I’m healthy. So please do not leave insults on my blog using the guise that “you’re trying to help me.” I’m pretty sure it’s a wiser thing for me to listen to my doctor than to take the “well-meaning” advice of some anonymous commenter I don’t even know.
Why do I run, bike, and exercise in general if I’m already so skinny? I do it to be healthy and because I love being active. Initially, a coach told me I would be a good runner and got me interested in running. Nowadays, I just run for fun—I don’t even keep track of the amount of miles I run. I’ll get up in the mornings and run for about an hour then walk for a few minutes to cool down. I don’t go every day; it’s more like 4-5 times a week, as I want to give my body time to rest. I also do some weight-lifting to strengthen my bones (and I wouldn’t complain about getting some bigger arm muscles!). I love to ride my bike as well, because A. it saves gas money, B. it is better for the environment, and C. it’s fun! But as I said, I do take all of this exercise into account when I decide how much to eat. If I really wasn’t taking in the proper nutrition, I doubt I’d have the energy to be as active as I am.
My grandma and my mom were both my size growing up (I have pictures to prove it!), and they are both very physically healthy ladies to this day (my grandma is 86!).
For some reason, it’s taboo to tell someone he or she is overweight, but not to tell him or her “You look sick/skeletal/ill.” What is your goal in leaving cruel, anonymous comments on my blog? I’m going to turn the tables and suggest something to you: Instead of spending your free time putting people down on their blogs, why don’t you spend that time volunteering for a worthy cause. Believe me, it’ll make you feel much better about yourselves, and it’s a much more noble way to spend time!
Love,
CCK
P.S. If you do have a genuine concern or interest, I’m always available. If you feel self-conscious, you can leave a comment anonymously, as I don’t require you to leave a blog name.
Also, I do not mean to offend anyone who does have an eating disorder, be it anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating, etc. Although I can’t say I personally know what you’re going through, I know an eating disorder is a serious illness. If anyone who reads this blog ever feels offended by anything I post, please don’t hesitate to email me and let me know, and I will try to remedy it. I don’t want to add to the pain or suffering you may be experiencing.
lighterportions says
9th July 2008 at 9:19 pmThis post is amazing and you are amazing and I don’t think anything other than that needs to be said. Good for you <3
Jenn says
9th July 2008 at 9:27 pmI so admire you for being willing to share this post with us. Hopefully this will keep the anonymous posters away for good – and good riddance, I say!
Eric says
9th July 2008 at 9:27 pmWow, that was one of thee most intelligent, well-spoken responses to criticism I’ve ever read. Props to you!
Anonymous critics are by definition useless….not only are they hiding behind the internet, but they won’t even give their name. I have no respect for “advice” from people like that.
We all have different body types, and so long as you are happy and healthy, then that’s all that matters! Keep on runnin’ and eating chocolate 🙂
loveofoats says
9th July 2008 at 9:36 pmGo you 🙂 We all support you & love your VERY healthy approach to life 🙂 don’t let other people’s negative comments get ya down!
poopiebitch says
9th July 2008 at 9:37 pmI have been absent for the last few days from all things internet, so I somehow missed the CCV anonymous comments drama until now.
I’m sorry you had to put up with that idiot (I have a feeling it was only one person pretending to be many). It sounds like you have a very healthy self image and great knowledge of how to keep yourself at a weight and activity level that is perfect for YOU.
For what it’s worth (not much, I know), I am very proud of how you’ve handled this uncalled for attack. You are clearly a very kind and intelligent person, and you know better than to let some ignorant person bring you down.
There are clearly a lot more CCV lovers out here in internet-land than CCV haters! Keep up being awesome, sweetheart!
Vegyogini says
9th July 2008 at 9:42 pmDearest CCV,
This is an eloquent, well-thought-out response to those anonymous comments. Your sense of responsibility as a role model of sorts is admirable. You don’t owe the world such a thorough explanation of your eating and exercise habits, but I believe you’ve helped many people by taking the time to address these issues. Eating disorders of all kinds are extremely serious and you’ve done a great service by acknowledging that. It’s obvious that you are fiercely vigilant in maintaining your personal health and that you’re open to guiding others on their own journey to maximum health (as am I and many of our fellow bloggers). You’re right that it’s unreasonable for people to assume it’s ok to tell someone s/he is underweight, whereas the opposite is unacceptable. Morgan Spurlock mentioned something similar in “Supersize Me.”
You are beautiful, radiant, and so happy that your joy shines through your blog photographs. You’re dedicated to your health and committed to veganism. I know that you already know all these things, but I hope you also realize that outside observers (other than anonymous cowards) know, too.
Hugs,
Vegyogini
Veronica says
21st March 2012 at 12:31 amI came across your website via Pinterest yesterday and just found this post. It made me cry. About a year ago, I started eating less processed foods and joined a gym. After a few months of healthy eating, but by no means dieting, and going to the gym 3 times a week, I had lost about 7kg. This was a lot to lose considering it took next to no effort, I guess I have a fast metabolism? Anyway, I was feeling great! My energy levels had never been higher, my body felt strong and my confidence had soared. However, I too attracted comments that I was too skinny, even though my BMI WAS in the healthy range! For some reason, my body does not lose weight all-over and so some areas (mainly my arms) looked… oddly… skinny while others looked perfectly normal. I got nagged daily by family to put on weight and became a frequent subject of jokes with some of my friends. I don’t think they expected their jokes to hurt me (because being called a skeleton is for some reason nicer than being called fat, right??) but they did. I eventually was forced to see a doctor by my parents and the doctor said the only way to gain weight would be to over-indulge in calorie-dense food (direct quote… I should have asked to see his diploma right then and there). My father said he would be recording my weight weekly to make sure I had gained enough. I didn’t want to disappoint my parents so much so that I started having anxiety attacks about whether or not I would have gained enough each week. It was quite taxing mentally.
At first, gaining weight was so hard for me, no matter how much I ate. However, after a long enough time of eating absurd amounts (around 4000-5000 cal a day of JUNK), over a couple of months I gained back about 12kg. I felt the worst I had ever felt. Depressed, huge rises and falls in energy levels and I hate what it did to my body. I’m no longer fit and strong and have very little self esteem. Worse of all, it has ceated such a sick relationship for me with food. After having such poor eating habits for a long time, it is extremely hard to get onto healthy eating again. I now have a binge eating problem. However, last week, having barely left my room all week, I realised I had hit rock bottom and the only way from there was up. I am trying hard to get back to clean eating and your blog and this post is inspirational… I hope to never go through such an experience again. You have opened my eyes to the fact that as long as you know you are healthy and happy, what others say does not matter. Trust yourself because you do know what is best for you. Thanks so much! (and wow, sorry about the essay… just thought some backround info would help show you appreciative I am of your blog!)
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
21st March 2012 at 12:45 amWow, Veronica, thank you so much for sharing. I wish I could give you a huge hug through the screen. (LOL sorry to be creepy! ;))
People (some doctors included) need to realize that individuals do NOT fit into black-and-white boxes that society tries to fit us all into… we’re all different and have different needs and natural weights and heights and even different diets that work best for us. I’m so sorry you had to go through all that.
*Hugs!!*
trajayjay says
18th January 2013 at 6:01 pmI think I know what you mean. I don’t really need to gain weight, but I imagine that those who are told they need to gain weight head straight to the donuts and soda. I just don’t see any sense in that. I know it’s harder to feel full on whole, unprocessed foods, but I can’t imagine eating large amounts of sugar and grease to gain weight.
sd says
31st July 2013 at 4:20 pmwow. i’ll just say i had a very similar experience to yours. except i have a slower metabolism–and i had FINALLY been able to monitor my eating habits enough and work out enough to finally get that “good” body thing going on. my arms did look too skinny, but not terribly. I mean, i finally looked like the girls in the magazines!
but then everyone told me to gain weight, and my parents wouldn’t let me run for a week or a few days to make me gain. of course, they wanted me to eat healthier foods to gain, and i ate junk and healthy food to gain. but i got used to the habit of eating a TON and gained too much weight again, and now i am having trouble getting lighter again (which is annoying when I run as much as I do. I end up feeling too heavy sometimes). I try to eat a balance now, but it can be hard sometimes.
I wish I could have just gradually gained weight and stayed at a healthy, but still attractive weight. I am not fat or anything, but it is a big difference from before. I miss looking “hot” haha. Other girls are just as skinny as I was or more, but they do not get the same flack because people are used to them being this way. I don’t know, but it’s a hard balance. It really is.
Anyhoo–I know your pain. Thanks for sharing. Really.
Danielle says
9th July 2008 at 9:53 pmhallelujah.
i couldn’t have said it better myself. i mean, comon, i thought you were an incredible person before this post but now… my gosh, you have exceeded the limits 🙂 you’re the best of the best!
p.s. if i had been around at my computer recently i would’ve been defending you too… just an fyi 😉
Healthy eating blog says
9th July 2008 at 9:56 pmi was at the dells the past 2 days and i guess i have quite some catching up to do! as first i would like to say that YOU my dear, are a wonderful WONDERFUL person for including us in your life and i would *probably* be in tears if you stopped! and secondly i have NOT read the mean comments so i dont know if you deleted them, but you did NO deserve them in any form or way! by honest truth you are the kindest person i *know* :o)
Becca says
9th July 2008 at 10:05 pmI missed the mean comments being busy the last few days, but you did a wonderful job in this post.
Animal-Friendly says
9th July 2008 at 10:08 pmI respect you so much for this post. I’m sure it would be much easier to ignore those cruel comments, and you are definitely doing the right thing. I also think it’s great that your blog does show that one body type is not for everyone and there is no model image for being healthy. So, I’m super glad to hear that you are not letting those comments get to you too much!
Paulina says
9th July 2008 at 10:37 pmCongratulations on speaking up for yourself. Some people really don’t know what they’re saying. It’s not right to assume something that isn’t true at all. As always, I enjoy reading your blog because you’re always so genuine and true to yourself. Keep it up!
bronnie says
9th July 2008 at 10:49 pmI totally understand. Before I had a child I was really active and vegan (am still vegan!), and once I got pregnant, everyone told me “you looked really sickly before… I thought you might be anorexic”! But I felt SO GOOD. And like you, I ate all day long!
Danielle says
9th July 2008 at 10:49 pmbitches be jealous. =]
you rock CCV!
anna says
9th July 2008 at 10:59 pmi really LOVE your blog,your healthy habits and view of life are an inspiration for me and with this post i admire you even more.
keep it up girl 🙂
Ricki says
9th July 2008 at 11:16 pmWhat a lovely, measured response–and thanks so much for sharing it all with us! And I do think you make a great role model 🙂
oatmeal says
9th July 2008 at 11:18 pmThis entry is a million different kinds of awesome!
And honestly, people need to stop judging others by appearances! Like you said, not everyone fits in the same mold, what’s considered healthy for one person doesn’t mean it’s healthy for another person!
“You do not want to look back on your life when you’re old and gray and think to yourself, “Gosh, I wish I’d been more lenient in my diet.””
Well said!
Ruby Red Vegan says
9th July 2008 at 11:24 pmYou couldn’t have stated anything in this post better! All power to you for directly confronting this issue. I really, really admire your attitude about food and I think you are incredibly healthy. I am so mad that people tried to attack you, so just know for every meanie there’s a thousand of us who love you and support what you’re doing! 🙂
aTxVegn says
9th July 2008 at 11:34 pmThis post is why we think YOU are wonderful! Good on you, bravo, here here!
just me says
9th July 2008 at 11:36 pmyour post was amazing and so are you. kudos to you chickadee! i love what you eat and your blog rocks. those anonymous bloggers have no respect and that shows by them hiding themselves.
keep up the great work hun.
🙂
magpie says
9th July 2008 at 11:37 pmThat was incredibly well-said. I get the same comments (not so much on my blog, but in real life), and it’s hurtful and cruel. Keep on doing what you’re doing and be happy!
Eileen says
9th July 2008 at 11:41 pmWell spoken! I don’t comment often and don’t have a blog but I just wanted to comment on what a great role model I think you are and I’m sure you will continue to be successful at what you choose in life. As a mom myself, I think your parents must be very proud of you. It is unfortunate that people sometimes think they know you well enough to give advice or criticize your lifestyle – when all they know is the sliver of your life that is exposed in your blog. Some great blogs have shut down because of negative comments – I hope that doesn’t happen to yours because you do a great job at showcasing a healthy, vegan lifestyle.
jessy says
10th July 2008 at 12:03 amamen! that’s all i really have to say. oh, and you’re awesome! fo ‘sho! 😀
Sarah says
10th July 2008 at 12:04 amI love this post. That was so informative and I am so proud of you for coming out and saying that. It’s easy to let negative comments roll off but at the end of the day, you can’t ignore them.
I have been reading your blog for awhile now and I KNOW you are a healthy, strong, young woman. I envy your relationship with food and am currently trying to eat intuitively. I am in recovery from several eating disorders and it’s been a hard past 5 years but blogs have helped me see that people, like yourself, eat ONE cupcake and don’t feel guilty! It’s amazing!
Thank you so much for making us a part of your life, believe it or not it helps people
VeganView says
10th July 2008 at 12:22 amKatie! Thank you for adding me to your blogroll, I am still tying to figure all this out! You are such a positive force…keep it up! And keep checking in on my blog, I’ll get it right soon!
~Jessica
selina says
10th July 2008 at 12:25 amso… your awesome. people are dumb.
i missed all this stuff as i havent had much time to comment but my goodness.
anyways… i love your blog. i love your decorated cakes & cupcakes. your beautiful.
keep on making those beautiful cupcakes!
VeganView says
10th July 2008 at 12:27 amPS I just dedicated my latest post to you 😉
Vegetation says
10th July 2008 at 12:46 amCCV, I somehow missed this whole kerfufel (sp?)! As someone who is married to a bottomless pit who spent the better part of 10 years getting himself to a healthy weight (not by choice, he was born skinny) and 3 kids who are top of their height range and bottom of their weight range (no they’re not veggie and yes they eat!) I for one know for a fact that some people are just born thin.
One of my twins in particular is built like a twig (not insinuating in any way that I think you look like a twig btw :P) and that’s just her. She was literally born that way and has remained that way, no matter what, for the whole 5 1/2 years of her life.
Good on you for sticking up for yourself, people come in all different shapes and sizes and no one should be made to feel ashamed because they happen to be on the smaller side.
No one would be here making comments about how large you were if you happened to be that way, it’s rude, likewise, commenting on someones skinny-ness is just as rude.
((hugs))
Anonymous says
10th July 2008 at 12:50 amJust for the record, this is NOT the same anonymous 😛
I just wanted to say that you put everything beautifully and forget about being too blunt, because frankly, they were just as rude to you. I am glad you are not letting it get to you but I am also happy to see that you took the time to write such a post to let everyone know once and for all that you are perfectly healthy! There is nothing wrong with that at all and people need to realize that!!
I have a friend like you who can eat whatever she wants and never gains an ounce. Sure, I’m a little envious, but now I can see how frustrating it can be for you.
But anyways, thanks again for posting this and keep up the great work!!
Kara says
10th July 2008 at 12:55 amDude, you are awesome! I love your blog- it gives me so many great meal ideas. Thank you for being an intelligent, articulate vegan.
newcitygirl says
10th July 2008 at 1:06 amGood for you, girl! I think it’s awesome that this post wasn’t just about defending yourself, but that it was about educating people and not feeding into EDs and whatnot. Keep writing and we’ll all keep reading!
Nadia says
10th July 2008 at 1:19 amKatie–
I am a frequent reader of your blog, but not a blogger myself, so I’ve never left a comment.
I am another naturally skinny vegan, and I know that it gets tiresome when folks assume that all very thin people are starving themselves. You make great-looking food and are a very beautiful woman, and it was sad and irritating to see the comments left on your blog.
I’m so glad to see that you handled them so well.
Nikki Douglas says
10th July 2008 at 1:54 amI saw some of the rude comments and thought they were out of line. there are all kinds of people in the world – fat people (like me) and skinny people (like you) and everyone in-between.
My brother is naturally thin and has been his entire life. He NEVER gains any weight and there are times that he will have 6 meals in a day if he happens to be hungry.
My husband (oh we were a sight – him so slim and me fat)Sandy weighed 145 lbs at 5’7 since he was 17 years old. He never gained or lost a pound. That is just the way he was built. He ate very well.
My best friend Stephanie is a yoga teacher and probably the healthiest and most active person I know. She put on about 15 pounds of muscle in the past 8 years but was always tall and very thin.
STAY strong! We are all different and all the same in so many ways.
You are articulate and have a good head on your shoulders.
Brava, my dear, brava!
Katy says
10th July 2008 at 1:55 amWhat a great post Katie! I’m sorry that you ever had to write it, but you’ve handled the whole situation with such grace.
Yahoo for you! (did you ever see Billy Madison? ha ha!)
CeciLiA says
10th July 2008 at 2:03 amWow, good on ya for writing this post to address the issue! It couldn’t have been put in a better way :0) It is sad that there are people in this world who attack innocent souls in such a rude way … this post should keep them away for good! ;0)
But dear anonymous, if you’re reading this, I have a message for you … to be so obsessively involved in snooping around people’s blog (I’ve seen your rude comments on many blogs out there) and criticize bloggers on what they eat (and not eat) is SERIOUSLY offending – you need to realize that everyone eats differently, and no one eats perfectly in this world (you need to know, it’s possible for people to be watchful of their diet AND maintain healthy relationship with them), i.e: sometimes people just crave clean food like salad, while on other days, they may indulge in a cupcake and etc (on that note, how can we possibly persuade you that we’re eating them? Taking a video of us eating one?! Hrmm … ) So please do NOT waste your time, hiding under some ‘anonymous’ title, and write all those offensive comments on people’s blog! On that note, I think you should seek help yourself, I mean, I seriously doubt that a NORMAL individual would do something like this! You probably have food-related issues yourself – so deal with that instead!
Phew … sorry I talked so much, can’t help it! :0) And Katie, have a great day relaxing!!! Oh! Can you show us more your artwork?! (as in scrapbooking, cake-decorating and etc … I really like those)
Tamara says
10th July 2008 at 2:44 amTo a gorgeous skinny vegan –
Not only are you beautiful and kind, but incredibly mature and articulate as well. This is a great post. Thanks for sharing!
– From a gorgeous curvy vegan 🙂
Jess - The Domestic Vegan says
10th July 2008 at 2:45 amRight on, Katie! It is quite obvious that you are incredibly intelligent & have a healthy outlook on all aspects of your life. You’re just amazing. 🙂 Good for you for handling these negative comments so well, and thanks for sharing a little bit more about yourself! I know you’ll continue to inspire & educate others just by being YOU! The healthy, gorgeous, and eloquent you.
Theresa says
10th July 2008 at 2:57 amI didn’t want to step into the previous posts and their comments, but I think your response here was articulate, well thought-out, and completely worth doing. It is silly that you should have to defend yourself like that, but you’ve done well.
Cody says
10th July 2008 at 3:13 amHear hear. I’m at least 10lbs “underweight” and there is really not a damn thing I can do about it. I’ve even gained about 10lbs since going veg, but I think that probably has more to do with growing up than my diet.
It’s such a double-edged sword sometimes. Someone sees me eating veggies or fruit, they think I’m starving myself… they see me eating obscene amounts of chocolate, they think I’m malnourished. You just can’t win.
linds says
10th July 2008 at 3:44 amOh my goodness you sweetheart.. What a beautifully written response. Well thought out, well spoken. You are a role model not because you have a public blog but because you are a truly wonderful, considerate person, and your values and outlooks on life, exercise, and cupcakes are truly something to look up to 🙂 <3
Caitlin says
10th July 2008 at 4:08 amKatie,
I hope this post sets people straight! At any rate, it doesn’t really matter as long as YOU know you’re healthy. 🙂
Yeah, the funniest part (at least to me) about my roommate was how ECSTATIC she was when she found out her weight had gone up! She came into the room one night screaming “I’ve finally joined the big butt club!” and tried to compare her butt to my enormous one (although I’ve grown to love my butt–I just don’t see the point in wasting time obsessing over “imperfections” :)) Although really, her butt was still very small in my opinion, I let her enjoy it. 🙂
Lately my Asian friends have all begun to tell me I look part-Asian! I really don’t think I do AT ALL, but maybe they just mean the way I act….?! You lived in China when you were younger, right? (Just to clarify–I’d forgotten)
Congrats again on the amazing and inspiring blog — I hope you don’t let these anonymous posters get you down!
Caitlin
P.S. Also, random question–I just got my wisdom teeth out today and was wondering if you have any suggestions for mushy vegan food? Also, do you have a recipe for your mashed cauliflower? I remember thinking how yummy it looked!
ChickPea says
10th July 2008 at 4:14 amWell said, my dear, well said.
PS Ladies with toothpick arms unite!
Allison says
10th July 2008 at 4:31 amI read this post to the last line and it was so beautiful and honest from start to finsih. You are truly an inspiration to girls everywhere, and you should be so proud of yourself!! Katie, you are AMAZING, girl!! :0)
Emma says
10th July 2008 at 5:54 amA brilliant and intelligent reply to some very stupid and mean comments. You truly demonstrate yourself to be a lovely, level-headed and sensible lady!
I hope you don’t receive any more negative comments but if you do, you can rest assured that me and many others will be right there for you!
lengslog says
10th July 2008 at 6:28 amwow what an amazing post! people just don’t understand that people who are more slender get negative comments or insulted just as much as overweight/obese people do. I mean it’s odd to say, but A lot of times I’ve been judged on my “built” on how I don’t eat “real” food etc etc. And I’m not even that skinny! Those type of folks are just envious others because they wish they could look or be the same way. Yet instead of focusing on putting others down they should take a look at themselves and fix their “problem.” Gosh those type of ppl piss me off so much. It’s so annoying.
Your comment was so nice and mature. I don’t think I could do the same. I’d probably go off or something.
Have a good week! Love your blog and the healthy food you eat 🙂
Lily Girl says
10th July 2008 at 6:38 amI just got caught up on the comment drama. I think you handled it beautifully. Doctor’s opinions definitely trump anonymous commenter’s unsolicited ones!!! (And really – we all wish we could eat everything we want, but alas you are one of the few blessed).
Also, your 4th of July cupcakes are lovely!
Anonymous says
10th July 2008 at 7:42 amHello, I look at your blog at least 3 times a week (blush) and I think you are an amazing, intelligent girl. I am inspired to start my own blog soon! I too am vegan…anyway I just wanted to say that when i was in high school i was tiny like you and i was constantly told i was anorexic, obviously didnt eat etc and it really hurt. People think that its ok to criticise someone for being too skinny but calling someone fat is apparently rude. Anyway i did eat and heaps and i just wasnt able to put on weight. I ended up getting so distressed from it all that i developed a compulsive eating disorder trying to put on weight. I would eat and eat until i felt sick and this stuck with me for years. I am 23 now and have recovered from the disorder, but i just wanted to say that there are A LOT of people out there who are just naturally skinny and YES we do EAT! Your an awesome girl, all the best! Love your blog!
Daniella
Katy says
10th July 2008 at 11:39 amBravo! I agree with you 100% when you wrote about how odd it is that it’s a no-no to call someone overweight, but it’s socially acceptable to call someone underweight. I’ve heard people call someone “too skinny” almost like it’s a complement! But you handled it with grace and dignity. Good for you!
Katie says
10th July 2008 at 12:25 pmI can’t believe what some of those “anonymous” comments said! How absurd! Your are incredibly lucky to inherit a super-metabolism, but anyone who reads or just passes by your blog can see that you eat, and you eat healthily.
I am recovering from an eating disorder (almost done – yay!) and your carefree attitude towards food has inspired me in my recovery – for real!
Kiersten says
10th July 2008 at 1:33 pmHi CCV. I am not a blogger, nor do I usually leave comments, but I do read your blog regularly. I would just like to say that that was a wonderful post you made. I also know what it’s like to have people make negative comments and assumptions about me because of the way I look. Unfortunately, I did have an eating disorder for a portion of my life. It kills me now to know that people still think I have en eating disorder because I am so very far from that point in my life. Thank you for sticking up for all of us out there who are thin, but healthy. I admire the courage you had to address those negative comments. You are a beautiful person, never let anyone tell you otherwise.
Erica says
10th July 2008 at 2:04 pmGood for you! Great post! I am so glad you are happy!
Kate says
10th July 2008 at 2:58 pmYou really are a classy gal, and I’m proud of you for sticking up to people who are attacking you, possibly in order to make themselves feel better or more secure about their own weight.
It’s also great that you have a healthy lifestyle with exercise. So many people exercise to lose weight, not realizing that if you always have done it and keep up the habit, you won’t gain weight. It’s not temporary.
Best to you!
MizFit says
10th July 2008 at 5:43 pmwow.
delurking just to add to ALL YOUR AMAZING COMMENTS that one word.
ok 2
FREAKIN WOW.
🙂
Miz.
Jennifer (of Veg*n Cooking) says
10th July 2008 at 5:48 pmKatie, I’m so proud of you for the way you handled those rude bloggers. You are a class act. Personally, I don’t think you should have to explain anything to us, but understand why you did.
I have always thought you were skinny, yes, but I’ve seen what you eat, you’ve talked about the female members of your family all being thin as youngsters, so I believed you. I still can’t believe there are some people who get off on hurting other peoples feelings, even when they are trying to “help”, which I don’t think they were.
You are a beautiful, healthy, lovely human being, don’t EVER let anyone like that get you down, and I’m so happy that the other bloggers came to your defense, I was late coming in on the whole thing or I would have jumped in there too.
Traci Anne says
10th July 2008 at 6:23 pm*slow golf clap*
Love. You.
shellyfish says
10th July 2008 at 6:53 pmRock on Special K! You tell ’em!
Heather says
10th July 2008 at 7:13 pmLong time lurker just leaving you some <3
I missed the negative commenters, but I am glad you haven’t let them get to you! It seems like a lot of the food bloggers I visit regularly have had to deal with this issue at some point or another, unfortunately.
Look at all the people that support you! We all know that those anonymous posters by judging you unfairly did not define you, but their own jealous selves.
Keep being fabulous!
trustmyintuition says
10th July 2008 at 7:51 pmI didn’t catch the negative comments either, but you are amazing! Seriously, you are such a good, intelligent, kind person, and like I commented on your last post, I think you’re beautiful and an inspiration to many. I truly admire you.
Healthy eating blog says
10th July 2008 at 8:29 pmkatie,
this comment was left on my blog (NOT by you, but someone i have absolutly NO idea who he is) and i kinda creeped my out, the last time i got a comment like this i deleted my blog, but this time i dont want to because its helping me, but now im offically scared!
I am also a 15 year old vegan. We are alike except for the part where I am a guy and you are a girl. It’s hard to find a 15 year old vegan to date. Would you want to go out sometime? I live in Plano, Texas. What is your address?
Alice (in Veganland) says
10th July 2008 at 8:34 pmI have a very skinny friend how’s been trying to gain weight for a long time, and I know she feels horrible when people tell her she’s skinny… I mean… you don’t go to someone and say “you’re fat”. Why should yo do it with skinny people?
You didn’t have to give us so much information, but I admit I enjoyed getting to know you a bit better 😉
Bianca says
10th July 2008 at 8:37 pmYou tell ’em Katie! I’m glad you didn’t let those mean comments get to you. I think it’s cool that you have the willpower to run 5 days a week…for fun! I go to the gym 4 days a week, but only because I make myself…I definitely don’t usually want to go, but I’m almost 30 and I want to stay the size I am today through my middle age without having to cut back on eating…so the only answer is working out…
Also, on the Smart Balance issue…I believe SB Light is the only one that is vegan. I don’t think regular SB is vegan. I think I checked that once in the grocery store…so just more reason for you to use the light kind…