Confession Time! ((ABSOLUTELY NO JUDGEMENT))
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That's awesome, Kelly! And I need your shirt!
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MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Overheard just now:
Coworker 1: "I'd be sick if I ate a whole bag of kettlecorn."
Coworker 2: "At least I am eating popcorn. I ain't eating junk."
I might be wrong, but if I had diabetes an entire 9"x24" bag of kettle corn would qualify as junk in my nutritional world. (Two cups would be a treat, but still not nutritious.) I know I am being a little judgy, but I did manage to NOT laugh out loud, at least.
Wow
That stuff is full of sugar.....but you know people....
I have a coworker that will eat small prepackaged cookies at breakfast and think it is healthy because it is a cute little kid package......0 -
Rachel0778 wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Overheard just now:
Coworker 1: "I'd be sick if I ate a whole bag of kettlecorn."
Coworker 2: "At least I am eating popcorn. I ain't eating junk."
I might be wrong, but if I had diabetes an entire 9"x24" bag of kettle corn would qualify as junk in my nutritional world. (Two cups would be a treat, but still not nutritious.) I know I am being a little judgy, but I did manage to NOT laugh out loud, at least.
I would have probably silently judged too. It's like the one time my one coworker went on a diet where she only ate fruit and white rice. Fructose and carbs, guess how long that lasted? 0 -
I feel certain that 800 calories of nuts and seeds are better for you than 800 calories (or more) of Kettlecorn. I buy individual bags of kettlecorn as a snack occasionally, there's 140 calories in the bag. It's better than a whole bag of Reese's pieces, but I still don't eat it every day. I am going to the store today in search of 100 calorie packs of cinnamon toasted almonds. Even better for my sweet tooth and my kids don't eat them.0 -
I think I will just sit here in the middle of the room, tossing snacks to the people in the corners. LOL!
And, hi, Susie!!!! I have missed seeing you!0 -
Italian_Buju wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Overheard just now:
Coworker 1: "I'd be sick if I ate a whole bag of kettlecorn."
Coworker 2: "At least I am eating popcorn. I ain't eating junk."
I might be wrong, but if I had diabetes an entire 9"x24" bag of kettle corn would qualify as junk in my nutritional world. (Two cups would be a treat, but still not nutritious.) I know I am being a little judgy, but I did manage to NOT laugh out loud, at least.
Wow
That stuff is full of sugar.....but you know people....
I have a coworker that will eat small prepackaged cookies at breakfast and think it is healthy because it is a cute little kid package......
Yes, I do know people. I don't understand them, but I know them.
Coworker 2 brought an unopened bag of grapes to work on Thursday morning and ate the whole thing through the day. I get that grapes are whole food, but they are whole sugar. I get annoyed at the sight of a diabetic making terrible food choices, especially when they complain about how bad they feel later. I want to replace her food stash with Quest bars - the lemon ones so that she has to be desperately hungry to eat them.1 -
It is so good not to try to jump through some one else hoops on what I should be eating and doing to get into shape. It's evan better that I know I can do this for a life time endnote yoyo any more!kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Overheard just now:
Coworker 1: "I'd be sick if I ate a whole bag of kettlecorn."
Coworker 2: "At least I am eating popcorn. I ain't eating junk."
I might be wrong, but if I had diabetes an entire 9"x24" bag of kettle corn would qualify as junk in my nutritional world. (Two cups would be a treat, but still not nutritious.) I know I am being a little judgy, but I did manage to NOT laugh out loud, at least.
I would be a bit judgy too!
I laughed at these two customers the other week (in my head of course). They both were going through perimenopause & discussing how much weight they were gaining & they barely ate a thing. I kindly mentioned that I lost over a hundred pounds using MFP & the lady said that would never work for me since I only eat one meal a day & I eat less than 500 calories. With those kind of people I wish you could videotape what they eat & show them how much they're either eating or drinking mindlessly without even thinking about it.
I wanted to say if you ate less than 500 calories a day then I would highly doubt you would be in the position to need to lose 20 pounds. I wanted to scream starvation mode doesn't exist, because if it did then why do people in Africa die from starvation?
My 2 thoughts on this... No way is she living on 500 calories a day. Can you? Yes, I have done it several times on HCG. But never long term. She would be dead.
And 2 I slipped through menopause and into menopause (apparently) LOSING weight on watching what I eat and walking. I am thinner than I ever have been. And maintaining like I have never been. So I call BS on that one.
I'll second that.
I've been getting " you have lost a lot of weight how have you done it"
I'm always wage to tell them because it has been so good for me. It's always so sad to watch their face change from eager anticipation to disappiontment.
It inevitably ends with them saying sadly "you are probably exercising too."
I try not to get disappointed with their disappointment.kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Overheard just now:
Coworker 1: "I'd be sick if I ate a whole bag of kettlecorn."
Coworker 2: "At least I am eating popcorn. I ain't eating junk."
I might be wrong, but if I had diabetes an entire 9"x24" bag of kettle corn would qualify as junk in my nutritional world. (Two cups would be a treat, but still not nutritious.) I know I am being a little judgy, but I did manage to NOT laugh out loud, at least.
I would be a bit judgy too!
I laughed at these two customers the other week (in my head of course). They both were going through perimenopause & discussing how much weight they were gaining & they barely ate a thing. I kindly mentioned that I lost over a hundred pounds using MFP & the lady said that would never work for me since I only eat one meal a day & I eat less than 500 calories. With those kind of people I wish you could videotape what they eat & show them how much they're either eating or drinking mindlessly without even thinking about it.
I wanted to say if you ate less than 500 calories a day then I would highly doubt you would be in the position to need to lose 20 pounds. I wanted to scream starvation mode doesn't exist, because if it did then why do people in Africa die from starvation?
My 2 thoughts on this... No way is she living on 500 calories a day. Can you? Yes, I have done it several times on HCG. But never long term. She would be dead.
And 2 I slipped through menopause and into menopause (apparently) LOSING weight on watching what I eat and walking. I am thinner than I ever have been. And maintaining like I have never been. So I call BS on that one.
I'll second that.
I've been getting " you have lost a lot of weight how have you done it"
I'm always wage to tell them because it has been so good for me. It's always so sad to watch their face change from eager anticipation to disappiontment.
It inevitably ends with them saying sadly "you are probably exercising too."
I try not to get disappointed with their disappointment.kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Overheard just now:
Coworker 1: "I'd be sick if I ate a whole bag of kettlecorn."
Coworker 2: "At least I am eating popcorn. I ain't eating junk."
I might be wrong, but if I had diabetes an entire 9"x24" bag of kettle corn would qualify as junk in my nutritional world. (Two cups would be a treat, but still not nutritious.) I know I am being a little judgy, but I did manage to NOT laugh out loud, at least.
I would be a bit judgy too!
I laughed at these two customers the other week (in my head of course). They both were going through perimenopause & discussing how much weight they were gaining & they barely ate a thing. I kindly mentioned that I lost over a hundred pounds using MFP & the lady said that would never work for me since I only eat one meal a day & I eat less than 500 calories. With those kind of people I wish you could videotape what they eat & show them how much they're either eating or drinking mindlessly without even thinking about it.
I wanted to say if you ate less than 500 calories a day then I would highly doubt you would be in the position to need to lose 20 pounds. I wanted to scream starvation mode doesn't exist, because if it did then why do people in Africa die from starvation?
My 2 thoughts on this... No way is she living on 500 calories a day. Can you? Yes, I have done it several times on HCG. But never long term. She would be dead.
And 2 I slipped through menopause and into menopause (apparently) LOSING weight on watching what I eat and walking. I am thinner than I ever have been. And maintaining like I have never been. So I call BS on that one.
I'll second that.
I've been getting " you have lost a lot of weight how have you done it"
I'm always wage to tell them because it has been so good for me. It's always so sad to watch their face change from eager anticipation to disappiontment.
It inevitably ends with them saying sadly "you are probably exercising too."
I try not to get disappointed with their disappointment.
I know. Everyone wants a quick fix. I did too until I figured out this is the quick fix. And sustainable.0 -
orangesmartie wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »orangesmartie wrote: »Susieq_1994 wrote: »I don't understand how anyone can eat a whole (not single serve) bag/box of anything. Even when I give myself freedom to binge, I can't. I LOVE Cadbury mini eggs, but I can't even have a serving at a time. The ONLY thing I can eat more than a serving of, candy wise, are peanut M&M's and even those, I only have ever so often.
You'd be surprised. I can eat several whole bags (definitely not single serving...) of several different things in the same sitting. *slinks away in shame*
*slinks away with you*
I'll join you guys in the corner.
Oh I didn't realise we were going to a corner, I thought we were going to the fridge
*packs picnic hamper*
Breaks out laughing had to share with hubby.0 -
kelly_c_77 wrote: »Susieq_1994 wrote: »kelly_c_77 wrote: »Susieq_1994 wrote: »kelly_c_77 wrote: »Susie and I are food twins.
Patricia, it's Reese's. Right?
Yes. Yes, we are. How are you, Kelly? I haven't heard from you in ages!
I'm ok. My foot was hurting me for a bit. I'm not even sure what I did but I took some time off from the treadmill and just did some biking.
The weather is getting a bit warmer so I've been getting in some walking outside now that my foot isn't feeling as bad. We were all sick for a while too. We're better now for the most part. Same old thing.
How are you?
I'm alright. I got fat. I'm back where I was when I very first started losing weight three years ago. Starting all over again... Boo.
I think everyone's been getting sick in the winter-to-spring transition. We're having the craziest weather ever over here. One day hot, one day cold, one day rainy, next day sunny, next day rainy... It's nuts!
I saw your status about your foot, I'm glad it's getting better!
I keep getting blisters on mine, for some reason, but I've been trying not to let it affect my steps.
I'm sure you're not fat, Susie! But you know what you need to do and how to do it!! You've done it once, you'll do it again!
Boo to the blisters! I know ALL about blisters!
I am so glad I don't get blisters. Now losing toenails is another matter....
Ouch! not to mention the continual tenderness until it grows back.
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kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Overheard just now:
Coworker 1: "I'd be sick if I ate a whole bag of kettlecorn."
Coworker 2: "At least I am eating popcorn. I ain't eating junk."
I might be wrong, but if I had diabetes an entire 9"x24" bag of kettle corn would qualify as junk in my nutritional world. (Two cups would be a treat, but still not nutritious.) I know I am being a little judgy, but I did manage to NOT laugh out loud, at least.
I would be a bit judgy too!
I laughed at these two customers the other week (in my head of course). They both were going through perimenopause & discussing how much weight they were gaining & they barely ate a thing. I kindly mentioned that I lost over a hundred pounds using MFP & the lady said that would never work for me since I only eat one meal a day & I eat less than 500 calories. With those kind of people I wish you could videotape what they eat & show them how much they're either eating or drinking mindlessly without even thinking about it.
I wanted to say if you ate less than 500 calories a day then I would highly doubt you would be in the position to need to lose 20 pounds. I wanted to scream starvation mode doesn't exist, because if it did then why do people in Africa die from starvation?
My 2 thoughts on this... No way is she living on 500 calories a day. Can you? Yes, I have done it several times on HCG. But never long term. She would be dead.
And 2 I slipped through menopause and into menopause (apparently) LOSING weight on watching what I eat and walking. I am thinner than I ever have been. And maintaining like I have never been. So I call BS on that one.
I'll second that.
I've been getting " you have lost a lot of weight how have you done it"
I'm always wage to tell them because it has been so good for me. It's always so sad to watch their face change from eager anticipation to disappiontment.
It inevitably ends with them saying sadly "you are probably exercising too."
I try not to get disappointed with their disappointment.
I had a customer come up to me the other week & say they were impressed with my weight loss & told me that I inspired them to get weight loss surgery. They gave me a high five after I told them I didn't have weight loss surgery.
That is a horrible assumption, for her that is. I hope she did not already have the surgery.0 -
MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »
I feel certain that 800 calories of nuts and seeds are better for you than 800 calories (or more) of Kettlecorn. I buy individual bags of kettlecorn as a snack occasionally, there's 140 calories in the bag. It's better than a whole bag of Reese's pieces, but I still don't eat it every day. I am going to the store today in search of 100 calorie packs of cinnamon toasted almonds. Even better for my sweet tooth and my kids don't eat them.
Those sound amazing. I'll have to keep my eyes open for those.0 -
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I am running a 5k on May 1. I am not a runner, but this is for a free medical clinic where I am on the volunteer staff. I went to see how bad this is going to be this morning and ran two 15 minute miles. At about 20 minutes in, I realized that I didn't take my asthma meds yesterday or this morning. Rescue inhaler when I got home, followed by regular meds. Next run should be better.0
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It is so good not to try to jump through some one else hoops on what I should be eating and doing to get into shape. It's evan better that I know I can do this for a life time endnote yoyo any more!kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Overheard just now:
Coworker 1: "I'd be sick if I ate a whole bag of kettlecorn."
Coworker 2: "At least I am eating popcorn. I ain't eating junk."
I might be wrong, but if I had diabetes an entire 9"x24" bag of kettle corn would qualify as junk in my nutritional world. (Two cups would be a treat, but still not nutritious.) I know I am being a little judgy, but I did manage to NOT laugh out loud, at least.
I would be a bit judgy too!
I laughed at these two customers the other week (in my head of course). They both were going through perimenopause & discussing how much weight they were gaining & they barely ate a thing. I kindly mentioned that I lost over a hundred pounds using MFP & the lady said that would never work for me since I only eat one meal a day & I eat less than 500 calories. With those kind of people I wish you could videotape what they eat & show them how much they're either eating or drinking mindlessly without even thinking about it.
I wanted to say if you ate less than 500 calories a day then I would highly doubt you would be in the position to need to lose 20 pounds. I wanted to scream starvation mode doesn't exist, because if it did then why do people in Africa die from starvation?
My 2 thoughts on this... No way is she living on 500 calories a day. Can you? Yes, I have done it several times on HCG. But never long term. She would be dead.
And 2 I slipped through menopause and into menopause (apparently) LOSING weight on watching what I eat and walking. I am thinner than I ever have been. And maintaining like I have never been. So I call BS on that one.
I'll second that.
I've been getting " you have lost a lot of weight how have you done it"
I'm always wage to tell them because it has been so good for me. It's always so sad to watch their face change from eager anticipation to disappiontment.
It inevitably ends with them saying sadly "you are probably exercising too."
I try not to get disappointed with their disappointment.kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Overheard just now:
Coworker 1: "I'd be sick if I ate a whole bag of kettlecorn."
Coworker 2: "At least I am eating popcorn. I ain't eating junk."
I might be wrong, but if I had diabetes an entire 9"x24" bag of kettle corn would qualify as junk in my nutritional world. (Two cups would be a treat, but still not nutritious.) I know I am being a little judgy, but I did manage to NOT laugh out loud, at least.
I would be a bit judgy too!
I laughed at these two customers the other week (in my head of course). They both were going through perimenopause & discussing how much weight they were gaining & they barely ate a thing. I kindly mentioned that I lost over a hundred pounds using MFP & the lady said that would never work for me since I only eat one meal a day & I eat less than 500 calories. With those kind of people I wish you could videotape what they eat & show them how much they're either eating or drinking mindlessly without even thinking about it.
I wanted to say if you ate less than 500 calories a day then I would highly doubt you would be in the position to need to lose 20 pounds. I wanted to scream starvation mode doesn't exist, because if it did then why do people in Africa die from starvation?
My 2 thoughts on this... No way is she living on 500 calories a day. Can you? Yes, I have done it several times on HCG. But never long term. She would be dead.
And 2 I slipped through menopause and into menopause (apparently) LOSING weight on watching what I eat and walking. I am thinner than I ever have been. And maintaining like I have never been. So I call BS on that one.
I'll second that.
I've been getting " you have lost a lot of weight how have you done it"
I'm always wage to tell them because it has been so good for me. It's always so sad to watch their face change from eager anticipation to disappiontment.
It inevitably ends with them saying sadly "you are probably exercising too."
I try not to get disappointed with their disappointment.kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Overheard just now:
Coworker 1: "I'd be sick if I ate a whole bag of kettlecorn."
Coworker 2: "At least I am eating popcorn. I ain't eating junk."
I might be wrong, but if I had diabetes an entire 9"x24" bag of kettle corn would qualify as junk in my nutritional world. (Two cups would be a treat, but still not nutritious.) I know I am being a little judgy, but I did manage to NOT laugh out loud, at least.
I would be a bit judgy too!
I laughed at these two customers the other week (in my head of course). They both were going through perimenopause & discussing how much weight they were gaining & they barely ate a thing. I kindly mentioned that I lost over a hundred pounds using MFP & the lady said that would never work for me since I only eat one meal a day & I eat less than 500 calories. With those kind of people I wish you could videotape what they eat & show them how much they're either eating or drinking mindlessly without even thinking about it.
I wanted to say if you ate less than 500 calories a day then I would highly doubt you would be in the position to need to lose 20 pounds. I wanted to scream starvation mode doesn't exist, because if it did then why do people in Africa die from starvation?
My 2 thoughts on this... No way is she living on 500 calories a day. Can you? Yes, I have done it several times on HCG. But never long term. She would be dead.
And 2 I slipped through menopause and into menopause (apparently) LOSING weight on watching what I eat and walking. I am thinner than I ever have been. And maintaining like I have never been. So I call BS on that one.
I'll second that.
I've been getting " you have lost a lot of weight how have you done it"
I'm always wage to tell them because it has been so good for me. It's always so sad to watch their face change from eager anticipation to disappiontment.
It inevitably ends with them saying sadly "you are probably exercising too."
I try not to get disappointed with their disappointment.
I know. Everyone wants a quick fix. I did too until I figured out this is the quick fix. And sustainable.
Exactly! I finally feel completely in control of my weight.0 -
kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Overheard just now:
Coworker 1: "I'd be sick if I ate a whole bag of kettlecorn."
Coworker 2: "At least I am eating popcorn. I ain't eating junk."
I might be wrong, but if I had diabetes an entire 9"x24" bag of kettle corn would qualify as junk in my nutritional world. (Two cups would be a treat, but still not nutritious.) I know I am being a little judgy, but I did manage to NOT laugh out loud, at least.
I would be a bit judgy too!
I laughed at these two customers the other week (in my head of course). They both were going through perimenopause & discussing how much weight they were gaining & they barely ate a thing. I kindly mentioned that I lost over a hundred pounds using MFP & the lady said that would never work for me since I only eat one meal a day & I eat less than 500 calories. With those kind of people I wish you could videotape what they eat & show them how much they're either eating or drinking mindlessly without even thinking about it.
I wanted to say if you ate less than 500 calories a day then I would highly doubt you would be in the position to need to lose 20 pounds. I wanted to scream starvation mode doesn't exist, because if it did then why do people in Africa die from starvation?
My 2 thoughts on this... No way is she living on 500 calories a day. Can you? Yes, I have done it several times on HCG. But never long term. She would be dead.
And 2 I slipped through menopause and into menopause (apparently) LOSING weight on watching what I eat and walking. I am thinner than I ever have been. And maintaining like I have never been. So I call BS on that one.
I'll second that.
I've been getting " you have lost a lot of weight how have you done it"
I'm always wage to tell them because it has been so good for me. It's always so sad to watch their face change from eager anticipation to disappiontment.
It inevitably ends with them saying sadly "you are probably exercising too."
I try not to get disappointed with their disappointment.
I had a customer come up to me the other week & say they were impressed with my weight loss & told me that I inspired them to get weight loss surgery. They gave me a high five after I told them I didn't have weight loss surgery.
One of the women who works for me had weight loss surgery very recently. She wasn't like huge. I really don't understand why she did it. It can be dangerous and honestly she wasn't that heavy. She said she just couldn't control her eating. Not judging I just worry about that route. I know someone who had something rupture and almost died after weight loss surgery.0 -
MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »I think I will just sit here in the middle of the room, tossing snacks to the people in the corners. LOL!
And, hi, Susie!!!! I have missed seeing you!
ENABLER! 0 -
kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »orangesmartie wrote: »
I bought a shirt at Wal-Mart that said sorry for what I said when I was hangry.
You know you get hangry when other coworkers tell you about that shirt.
Too funny!0 -
orangesmartie wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Overheard just now:
Coworker 1: "I'd be sick if I ate a whole bag of kettlecorn."
Coworker 2: "At least I am eating popcorn. I ain't eating junk."
I might be wrong, but if I had diabetes an entire 9"x24" bag of kettle corn would qualify as junk in my nutritional world. (Two cups would be a treat, but still not nutritious.) I know I am being a little judgy, but I did manage to NOT laugh out loud, at least.
I would be a bit judgy too!
I laughed at these two customers the other week (in my head of course). They both were going through perimenopause & discussing how much weight they were gaining & they barely ate a thing. I kindly mentioned that I lost over a hundred pounds using MFP & the lady said that would never work for me since I only eat one meal a day & I eat less than 500 calories. With those kind of people I wish you could videotape what they eat & show them how much they're either eating or drinking mindlessly without even thinking about it.
I wanted to say if you ate less than 500 calories a day then I would highly doubt you would be in the position to need to lose 20 pounds. I wanted to scream starvation mode doesn't exist, because if it did then why do people in Africa die from starvation?
My 2 thoughts on this... No way is she living on 500 calories a day. Can you? Yes, I have done it several times on HCG. But never long term. She would be dead.
And 2 I slipped through menopause and into menopause (apparently) LOSING weight on watching what I eat and walking. I am thinner than I ever have been. And maintaining like I have never been. So I call BS on that one.
I'll second that.
I've been getting " you have lost a lot of weight how have you done it"
I'm always wage to tell them because it has been so good for me. It's always so sad to watch their face change from eager anticipation to disappiontment.
It inevitably ends with them saying sadly "you are probably exercising too."
I try not to get disappointed with their disappointment.kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Overheard just now:
Coworker 1: "I'd be sick if I ate a whole bag of kettlecorn."
Coworker 2: "At least I am eating popcorn. I ain't eating junk."
I might be wrong, but if I had diabetes an entire 9"x24" bag of kettle corn would qualify as junk in my nutritional world. (Two cups would be a treat, but still not nutritious.) I know I am being a little judgy, but I did manage to NOT laugh out loud, at least.
I would be a bit judgy too!
I laughed at these two customers the other week (in my head of course). They both were going through perimenopause & discussing how much weight they were gaining & they barely ate a thing. I kindly mentioned that I lost over a hundred pounds using MFP & the lady said that would never work for me since I only eat one meal a day & I eat less than 500 calories. With those kind of people I wish you could videotape what they eat & show them how much they're either eating or drinking mindlessly without even thinking about it.
I wanted to say if you ate less than 500 calories a day then I would highly doubt you would be in the position to need to lose 20 pounds. I wanted to scream starvation mode doesn't exist, because if it did then why do people in Africa die from starvation?
My 2 thoughts on this... No way is she living on 500 calories a day. Can you? Yes, I have done it several times on HCG. But never long term. She would be dead.
And 2 I slipped through menopause and into menopause (apparently) LOSING weight on watching what I eat and walking. I am thinner than I ever have been. And maintaining like I have never been. So I call BS on that one.
I'll second that.
I've been getting " you have lost a lot of weight how have you done it"
I'm always wage to tell them because it has been so good for me. It's always so sad to watch their face change from eager anticipation to disappiontment.
It inevitably ends with them saying sadly "you are probably exercising too."
I try not to get disappointed with their disappointment.kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Overheard just now:
Coworker 1: "I'd be sick if I ate a whole bag of kettlecorn."
Coworker 2: "At least I am eating popcorn. I ain't eating junk."
I might be wrong, but if I had diabetes an entire 9"x24" bag of kettle corn would qualify as junk in my nutritional world. (Two cups would be a treat, but still not nutritious.) I know I am being a little judgy, but I did manage to NOT laugh out loud, at least.
I would be a bit judgy too!
I laughed at these two customers the other week (in my head of course). They both were going through perimenopause & discussing how much weight they were gaining & they barely ate a thing. I kindly mentioned that I lost over a hundred pounds using MFP & the lady said that would never work for me since I only eat one meal a day & I eat less than 500 calories. With those kind of people I wish you could videotape what they eat & show them how much they're either eating or drinking mindlessly without even thinking about it.
I wanted to say if you ate less than 500 calories a day then I would highly doubt you would be in the position to need to lose 20 pounds. I wanted to scream starvation mode doesn't exist, because if it did then why do people in Africa die from starvation?
My 2 thoughts on this... No way is she living on 500 calories a day. Can you? Yes, I have done it several times on HCG. But never long term. She would be dead.
And 2 I slipped through menopause and into menopause (apparently) LOSING weight on watching what I eat and walking. I am thinner than I ever have been. And maintaining like I have never been. So I call BS on that one.
I'll second that.
I've been getting " you have lost a lot of weight how have you done it"
I'm always wage to tell them because it has been so good for me. It's always so sad to watch their face change from eager anticipation to disappiontment.
It inevitably ends with them saying sadly "you are probably exercising too."
I try not to get disappointed with their disappointment.
I know. Everyone wants s a quick fix. I did too until I figured out this is the quick fix. And sustainable.
I still like the poster who told people they lost weight using the pinecone diet
I had forgotten that one.0 -
MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »I am running a 5k on May 1. I am not a runner, but this is for a free medical clinic where I am on the volunteer staff. I went to see how bad this is going to be this morning and ran two 15 minute miles. At about 20 minutes in, I realized that I didn't take my asthma meds yesterday or this morning. Rescue inhaler when I got home, followed by regular meds. Next run should be better.
Go Mel!0 -
Italian_Buju wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Overheard just now:
Coworker 1: "I'd be sick if I ate a whole bag of kettlecorn."
Coworker 2: "At least I am eating popcorn. I ain't eating junk."
I might be wrong, but if I had diabetes an entire 9"x24" bag of kettle corn would qualify as junk in my nutritional world. (Two cups would be a treat, but still not nutritious.) I know I am being a little judgy, but I did manage to NOT laugh out loud, at least.
Wow
That stuff is full of sugar.....but you know people....
I have a coworker that will eat small prepackaged cookies at breakfast and think it is healthy because it is a cute little kid package......
LOL!
I usually have to either eat a protein bar or a breakfast filled with protein to be able to function throughout the day. If I ate cookies or something like that I would be so hangry it wouldn't be funny.0 -
MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »I think I will just sit here in the middle of the room, tossing snacks to the people in the corners. LOL!
And, hi, Susie!!!! I have missed seeing you!
I love that idea.
I request cookies, ice cream, & protein bars.
For a drink I'll guzzle some Diet Mountain Dew.0 -
Things I recommend against: Running without taking your asthma meds while people are mowing and dropping the tailgate of an F250 on your pinky.0
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kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Overheard just now:
Coworker 1: "I'd be sick if I ate a whole bag of kettlecorn."
Coworker 2: "At least I am eating popcorn. I ain't eating junk."
I might be wrong, but if I had diabetes an entire 9"x24" bag of kettle corn would qualify as junk in my nutritional world. (Two cups would be a treat, but still not nutritious.) I know I am being a little judgy, but I did manage to NOT laugh out loud, at least.
I would be a bit judgy too!
I laughed at these two customers the other week (in my head of course). They both were going through perimenopause & discussing how much weight they were gaining & they barely ate a thing. I kindly mentioned that I lost over a hundred pounds using MFP & the lady said that would never work for me since I only eat one meal a day & I eat less than 500 calories. With those kind of people I wish you could videotape what they eat & show them how much they're either eating or drinking mindlessly without even thinking about it.
I wanted to say if you ate less than 500 calories a day then I would highly doubt you would be in the position to need to lose 20 pounds. I wanted to scream starvation mode doesn't exist, because if it did then why do people in Africa die from starvation?
My 2 thoughts on this... No way is she living on 500 calories a day. Can you? Yes, I have done it several times on HCG. But never long term. She would be dead.
And 2 I slipped through menopause and into menopause (apparently) LOSING weight on watching what I eat and walking. I am thinner than I ever have been. And maintaining like I have never been. So I call BS on that one.
I'll second that.
I've been getting " you have lost a lot of weight how have you done it"
I'm always wage to tell them because it has been so good for me. It's always so sad to watch their face change from eager anticipation to disappiontment.
It inevitably ends with them saying sadly "you are probably exercising too."
I try not to get disappointed with their disappointment.
I had a customer come up to me the other week & say they were impressed with my weight loss & told me that I inspired them to get weight loss surgery. They gave me a high five after I told them I didn't have weight loss surgery.
One of the women who works for me had weight loss surgery very recently. She wasn't like huge. I really don't understand why she did it. It can be dangerous and honestly she wasn't that heavy. She said she just couldn't control her eating. Not judging I just worry about that route. I know someone who had something rupture and almost died after weight loss surgery.
That's a bit sad. I wish there was a limit of weight that you couldn't have weight loss surgery or only use it in extreme circumstances. I constantly hear people mentioning that so & so had weight loss surgery only to gain almost all of it back & more on top of it.
From watching my 600 Pound Life I remember the doctor saying that there's ways people can cheat with the weight loss surgery.0 -
MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »I am running a 5k on May 1. I am not a runner, but this is for a free medical clinic where I am on the volunteer staff. I went to see how bad this is going to be this morning and ran two 15 minute miles. At about 20 minutes in, I realized that I didn't take my asthma meds yesterday or this morning. Rescue inhaler when I got home, followed by regular meds. Next run should be better.
That's good especially whit an asthma attack.0 -
MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Things I recommend against: Running without taking your asthma meds while people are mowing and dropping the tailgate of an F250 on your pinky.
Tail gate on pinky? So sorry. Looks like you challenged yourself with many handicaps. 0 -
MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Things I recommend against: Running without taking your asthma meds while people are mowing and dropping the tailgate of an F250 on your pinky. Tail gate on pinky? So sorry. Looks like you challenged yourself with many handicaps.
I actually dropped the tailgate on my hand yesterday. It cut my pinky and bruised three fingers enough to make me skip yoga this morning and run instead. (I was thinking down dog and plank were going to be a problem.) The other fingers are better now, but I keep hitting my pinky on things and it hurts. The asthma attack was my own fault for forgetting my meds during allergy season. It has made me tired today, but I am okay.
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I got out of a very toxic, five year relationship over the holidays. I have moved twice, changed jobs, started up school and later dropped, had a few hook ups and got out of a very short rebound relationship all in the past five months. I do not handle change well and I have terrible coping mechanisms. As you can see above, ha.
I used my circumstances as a crutch to half-*kitten* workouts and let up on nutrition. I was 165 in July of 2015. Then I managed to maintain around 170 ish. Give or take five pounds, I was in the 170 range for the remainder of 2015. I am now bordering 180 again, which I haven't been in over a year. My starting weight on my health journey was 213 lbs...I am in no way, shape or form wanting to get ANYWHERE near my old weight! I am disappointed in myself that I let myself gain back a good ten pounds after the break-up!
I signed up for a gym membership toward the end of February and I signed up for a half marathon last week! I am looking to re-lose the 10 pounds that I had gained post-breakup. My goal is to eventually move lower than the 165 that I was once at!0 -
MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Things I recommend against: Running without taking your asthma meds while people are mowing and dropping the tailgate of an F250 on your pinky. Tail gate on pinky? So sorry. Looks like you challenged yourself with many handicaps.
Ouch! Great job on running amongst all of the challenges!0 -
sarah_K_parker wrote: »I got out of a very toxic, five year relationship over the holidays. I have moved twice, changed jobs, started up school and later dropped, had a few hook ups and got out of a very short rebound relationship all in the past five months. I do not handle change well and I have terrible coping mechanisms. As you can see above, ha.
I used my circumstances as a crutch to half-*kitten* workouts and let up on nutrition. I was 165 in July of 2015. Then I managed to maintain around 170 ish. Give or take five pounds, I was in the 170 range for the remainder of 2015. I am now bordering 180 again, which I haven't been in over a year. My starting weight on my health journey was 213 lbs...I am in no way, shape or form wanting to get ANYWHERE near my old weight! I am disappointed in myself that I let myself gain back a good ten pounds after the break-up!
I signed up for a gym membership toward the end of February and I signed up for a half marathon last week! I am looking to re-lose the 10 pounds that I had gained post-breakup. My goal is to eventually move lower than the 165 that I was once at!
Life sometimes gets in the way but you can do this! Great goals!0
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