Honestly, I have some extra pounds, but I'm at a point where I'm okay with myself. However, my family keeps saying "take care of yourself," and they really make it clear, especially when sitting with relatives. Are they saying this because they care about me or just because of societal pressure? Do you think I should listen to them?
I experienced a similar situation; my family was putting a lot of pressure on me during the wedding preparations. They kept saying, 'the bride should be slim', and it was really stressful. At first, I didn't care, but later when my cholesterol levels came back high, I went to see a dietitian. I think you should also get a blood test or something to get it over with.
I think the situation is simple: It's not necessary to see a dietician, but it would be good to see a physician. Once you get your results from there, you can tell your family that "my health is quite good". If there's a problem, you can take precautions early.
It's nice that you're at peace with yourself, but how seriously do you take your own health? Frankly, beyond societal pressure, this could lead to other issues. If you're constantly postponing and saying 'I'm fine this way,' there could be a problem somewhere.
If there is no medical reason and it is entirely based on external appearance pressure, it should be your decision. However, one must consider physical and mental health as a whole. If weight that leads to metabolic issues is noticed at an early age, it can be managed more easily.
Let me also say that I get blood tests done quite often, and there hasn't been a problem so far. My family is more in the mindset of "you're a young girl, be careful". I mentioned societal pressure because in family conversations, things like "is there diabetes, is there high blood pressure" come up right away.
Your family thinks about you after all. Over time, your appearance makes a difference both at work and in your surroundings. Unfortunately, in society, no matter what environment you're in, attention is paid to appearance. Taking precautions isn't a bad thing; just don't regret it later 🫢
Being in those environments with relatives can really make you feel down. You feel like everyone's eyes are on you, right? But I think what really matters is how you feel inside; listen to yourself, not to others.
