Whatever you do, and however you handle it, for heaven’s sake don’t let her draw the conclusion that she ‘won’ anything by being emotive, melodramatic and trying to emotionally blackmail you into changing your behaviour.
Unfortunately, it looks like she may already have had experiences where Drama gets her what she wants, but hopefully it won’t turn into a lifetime habit.
Maybe its just me but I would tell my kids to pound sand if they gave me shit. I am the parent. Not them.
Hardcore vegan propaganda is like ISIS,only difference is that instead of infidels,the enemy is meat.
Honestly if I were in that position I would establish some boundaries. Sure, yes, if she is not interested agree to not talk about it with her. Respect her preference, but she has to respect your food choices. It is none of her business what you put in your mouth, even if it’s a whole stick of butter.
Shaming you for it, calling it disgusting, and screaming at you is really not appropriate. She’s 17, if she has concerns I would urge her to talk to express them like an adult.
If you were doing significantly better in a year, why would you stop? That shows that keto is GOOD for you, and helping you become healthier.
Let your labwork, and weight loss, and mood, and energy, speak for themselves.
She’s going to encounter people who don’t eat how she thinks they should, all the time. I do.
She needs to learn to deal with it.
EDIT: Also, yeah, thank her for her concern. Obviously she’s freaking out, and concerned for you, but that doesn’t excuse her behavior imo…
I’ve had to do exactly that with a couple people around me, only they were adults behaving like they were 17!
Thanks for all of the suggestions!
Point of clarification-She is barely 16, not 17. And has significant loss history, but yes, we did set her straight and I am just not going to engage in this dialogue with her until she asks or is ready to hear it. She is very intelligent but driven by emotion right now and it’s exacerabated by her adult cousin’s near religious zeal about veganism. Until then, I will KCKO because I feel great! I appreciate all of your kind and thoughtful feedback.
You sound like a loving and supportive mom! I’m sure one day she will appreciate your willingness to stick to what you believe in and still show her love and empathy.
I am so sorry your daughter is anti. Like the others have said be patient, if and just let her know how great you are feeling. She will one day understand.
I have been blessed my son is good with me on it, as his wife and he are on it too. Though he does not really enjoy it so, due to the work he does.
The hard one will be my parents as they have not seen me in about 5 months so, they will tell me I am to small again. I am actually were I should be now on weight and BMI.
Hubby is good with it and very supportive most of the time, except when he forgets some items are not low carb.
Best of luck (HUGS)
I have the same issue with my adult son. He has suffered with an eating disorder for many years for which he has been hospitalised. He honestly believes that I have an eating disorder as well. It has been difficult but you need to stand your ground. I simply say that he needs to understand that I have done a great deal of damage to my metabolism over the years, and that I need to eat this way as I’m not prepared to damage my kidneys, or have my limbs amputated.
Good luck with your daughter. It is not easy when your children pull on your heartstrings, but you need to be strong and do you what you need for your health.
Honestly, that is a portion of the problems we are going thru in our society. Our public school designers; designed it that way.
