Oh well, addiction is prevalent in the western world. Almost everyone struggles with some kind of addiction. For some it's shopping. Others it's social media. For others it's sex or unhealthy relationships and the list goes on and on...fast food, drugs, marijuana, alcohol, prescription medication, hoarding. Etc. Etc. Clothes. Make-up. Fast cars. Etc.


I wouldn't take what others say too seriously. I think that's the attitude to cultivate.


I have cut a lot of addictions...to cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, social media, unhealthy relationships, clothes. Well, okay...not the clothes thing...my closets are still stuffed and I have way too many boots.

The point is eventually I think it is good to develop a sense of humor about it.


I have been trying to lose weight for years and my addiction to food is a tough one. Since I quit smoking everything tastes so good...and I became vegetarian...but I still eat a lot! Lately I decided to not be so hard on myself. This can extend to others, too. When they say stupid things you can just think...to yourself...how stupid is that? - and move on.

It's helpful to understand most people are sensitive about this and try to act the opposite...because our culture programs us to be addictive. So everyone is affected...even if they pretend not to be.

Congratulations on your progress. Take time to enjoy your new freedom from addiction. Personally I have been finding dieting very difficult and if someone suggested I go gorge on a calorific reward...I might just bite their head off. But people do use "cheat days" as rewards. I don't see the sense of it.
I gave up a lot of highly fattening foods and I never eat them...preferring lighter food. Lord only knows why I am not losing weight as I practically live on salads!