Gaining

I know we don't need excuses for ourselves, but what do you say when a civilian gives you a funny look for overeating?

1. "I can't get these doughnuts [burgers, hot dogs, poutine, baignets] at home, have to appreciate them while I'm here!"

2. "Hey, it's my cheat day!"

3. "Just been backpacking for five days, I'm starving!"

Any others?

"I gotta keep my pants up!"

No left overs!

Not sure when I'll be eating next....*
I didn't have any breakfast this morning**

* = I know it'll be the next soonest possibility.
** - flat out lie

Same goes for me. If I just got a salad, people would be shocked.

After a work potluck I just eat as much as the leftovers I can as "less to clean up" at the end of the day.

Or "What's the point of being fat if you can't EAT?"

That's a classic bigger woman complaint, people expressing surprise when she just has a salad.

"Wasting food is a sin".