I totally know what you mean. I think it’s a cultural difference. In the US, I am considered thin and wear a size S. But when I was in China, everyone told me I was fat. In China I was a size L at the very least. I think in the rural areas of China, people still might not get as much protein as we get in the US, so their muscles might not be as developed. Plus, if you work out, you’ll have a lot of muscle, which weighs more than fat. Your best friend looks at you and sees a thin person, but when your family looks at you, they see a body type that is probably not typical in their hamlet (someone who works out and has muscles!). I’d rather be fit and in good health than too thin with bad muscle tone. You know you’re a good person, so don’t let the comments in China get you down!

Susan