The joys of office broscience - misguided food/nutrition advice
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I had my first public run this past Saturday and showed up way too early. To entertain myself until the race started (and preserve the battery on my iPhone), I picked up the Mosaic (woo) magazine and annotated the thing with my own comments.
Articles ranged from the generally harmless to completely freaky. How about a four day vision quest in the Amazon jungle, drinking woo juice, fasting and sleep-deprived? The expedition founder makes few claims, and warns that the revelations in this spirit quest are unpredictable. I wrote "cult" and "Jonestown" in the margins.0 -
My favorite is from one co-worker who was lamenting my "fast metabolism" and how it was so unfair she didn't have one too. But her sister did! Which was also unfair that she had a fast metabolism, because "she ate like a bird, and works out religiously..."
I asked if maybe if her sister was thin BECAUSE she ate like a bird and worked out a lot.
"Nope! She just got the fast metabolism, and I didn't....life is so unfair"
Also, the time I checked vegetarian options for a sandwich, and was handed a turkey sandwich.
I said, this is meat... and was told, "It isn't meat. It's turkey!"0 -
longshadows17 wrote: »My favorite is from one co-worker who was lamenting my "fast metabolism" and how it was so unfair she didn't have one too. But her sister did! Which was also unfair that she had a fast metabolism, because "she ate like a bird, and works out religiously..."
I asked if maybe if her sister was thin BECAUSE she ate like a bird and worked out a lot.
"Nope! She just got the fast metabolism, and I didn't....life is so unfair"
Also, the time I checked vegetarian options for a sandwich, and was handed a turkey sandwich.
I said, this is meat... and was told, "It isn't meat. It's turkey!"
The turkey bit reminds me of one of my all time fave movies ever, My Big Fat Greek Wedding
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longshadows17 wrote: »Also, the time I checked vegetarian options for a sandwich, and was handed a turkey sandwich.
I said, this is meat... and was told, "It isn't meat. It's turkey!"
Yeah, when did people start claiming that poultry or "white meat" isn't meat? Having to explain that fish is meat (yes, I know it doesn't count as meat during Lent), was bad enough, but I've only recently run into this weirdness and it makes me crazy.
(I'm not even a vegetarian, but just be sensible!)
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longshadows17 wrote: »
Also, the time I checked vegetarian options for a sandwich, and was handed a turkey sandwich.
I said, this is meat... and was told, "It isn't meat. It's turkey!"
I've made more than a few people upset when they tell me "poultry and fish aren't meat.(and some have included this next part) It even gets its own place in the supermarket."
I tell them "I wasn't aware you plant chickens and fish. Are they animals?" Them, "Well, yes." Me, "Then it's meat."
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RealFoodisGood wrote: »There was this guy the other day at work who told me eating is "all about calories in calories out. It doesn't matter about what kind of food it is". You can feed your body anything and your body "is smart enough to sort all these things out".
I took everything within me not to let my jaw drop on the floor. Esp when he subsequently complained about not being able to ever get rid of his pot belly and complaining about taking all his medications for his chronic illnesses.
Office broscience. Sometimes scary.
He isn't incorrect. For weight loss, all that matters is CI<CO. For body composition and hitting your macro/micro nutrient goals, then food types matter. But if he was just wanting to drop a few pounds, he would be correct.
For coworkers, I once worked with a lady who did the blood type diet. And she made her husband do it as well. Except he was a different blood type so she was buying and cooking two separate sets of food. That didn't last long.0 -
A random stranger on a train once stopped me and told be that I wouldn't be so fat if I just ate more cucumber, because of the 'essential minerals'.
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lemurcat12 wrote: »longshadows17 wrote: »Also, the time I checked vegetarian options for a sandwich, and was handed a turkey sandwich.
I said, this is meat... and was told, "It isn't meat. It's turkey!"
Yeah, when did people start claiming that poultry or "white meat" isn't meat? Having to explain that fish is meat (yes, I know it doesn't count as meat during Lent), was bad enough, but I've only recently run into this weirdness and it makes me crazy.
(I'm not even a vegetarian, but just be sensible!)
I still don't know why fish is okay to eat during Lent, but not other meats. Is it because of the fishes and loaves miracle?0 -
lemurcat12 wrote: »longshadows17 wrote: »Also, the time I checked vegetarian options for a sandwich, and was handed a turkey sandwich.
I said, this is meat... and was told, "It isn't meat. It's turkey!"
Yeah, when did people start claiming that poultry or "white meat" isn't meat? Having to explain that fish is meat (yes, I know it doesn't count as meat during Lent), was bad enough, but I've only recently run into this weirdness and it makes me crazy.
(I'm not even a vegetarian, but just be sensible!)
Around the time the study of the week declared that red meat is evil, and everyone starting pretending turkey bacon tastes like bacon.0 -
RealFoodisGood wrote: »There was this guy the other day at work who told me eating is "all about calories in calories out. It doesn't matter about what kind of food it is". You can feed your body anything and your body "is smart enough to sort all these things out".
I took everything within me not to let my jaw drop on the floor. Esp when he subsequently complained about not being able to ever get rid of his pot belly and complaining about taking all his medications for his chronic illnesses.
Office broscience. Sometimes scary.
Oh but he's right! CI VS CO wins every time, so you should pick your jaw off the floor and wipe it off. Now if you want to talk nutrition that is a different subject all together.0 -
shrinkingletters wrote: »Here, I made an astrology dietary restrictions for y'all:
Aries: Can only eat food they've won in a street fight.
Taurus: Can only eat animal proteins from animals that do not exceed 35mph at full speed.
Gemini: Can only eat food scavenged from self-help group craft tables.
Cancer: Can only eat food from neglected cans and boxes in the back of the very top shelf in the kitchen.
Leo: Can only eat foods that can be arranged into a self-portrait.
Virgo: Can only eat foods that can slide easily through the chute under the door.
Libra: Can only eat foods that compliment their accessories.
Scorpio: Can only eat foods that can hold their own in a staring match.
Sagittarius: Can only eat foods from countries they cannot pronounce.
Capricorn: Can only eat foods that their employer agrees to write off as a tax deduction.
Aquarius: Can only eat foods that make it through their teleportation device without fusing to a nasty housefly.
Pisces: Can only eat foods that remind them of that time their mother forgot to pick them up from soccer practice.
Never knew this! Where have I been lol0 -
So I'm a Pisces, hubby is a Scorpio, kids are 2 Libra's and 1 Taurus plus the dog is a Sagittarius!(does he count?) lol Food nightmare! Love this thread so much!
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feisty_bucket wrote: »A couple of my friends are currently eating per their blood type.
My blood seems to be red today?! I think I should lay off the veggie juice and red-flavored Kool Aid. I'm currently doing a Primary Colors diet, so I need to up my consumption of blue and yellow foods to balance it all out.
It's important to have a balanced diet.
Lmao. That made my morning. Thank you.
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Capricorn: Can only eat foods that their employer agrees to write off as a tax deduction.
So nothing, basically I'm going to starve to death.0 -
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Here are my two favorites!
1. Dark urine is not a sign of dehydration, it's a sign that your kidneys are working to reabsorb the water your body needs! Huh? So why is it when a doctor thinks you are dehydrated one of the first things checked is the color of your urine.
2. Blending fruits and veggies into a smoothie destroys the fiber and nutrients mainly because of the heat generated during the blending process kills the nutrient and the act of blending kills the fiber. That must be one high-powered blender!!!
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I have a friend who eats for her blood type and it works for her. That said, her family is not so thrilled with this! I call them whenever I am cooking large amounts of meat to come over for dinner! lol We had extra bacon left from brunch one day when their daughter came to play with my kids! The Bacon kept disappearing! She was devouring it! If a food style works for you fine but please feed your family! I pick on her for it and she is trying to cook more for them than just herself! ; )0
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MarciBkonTrk wrote: »Here are my two favorites!
1. Dark urine is not a sign of dehydration, it's a sign that your kidneys are working to reabsorb the water your body needs! Huh? So why is it when a doctor thinks you are dehydrated one of the first things checked is the color of your urine.
2. Blending fruits and veggies into a smoothie destroys the fiber and nutrients mainly because of the heat generated during the blending process kills the nutrient and the act of blending kills the fiber. That must be one high-powered blender!!!
I doubt #2 is anywhere remotely true, but I have a high-powered blender (BlendTec) that will "cook" soup on the highest settings. Seriously, warm enough to eat.0 -
lemurcat12 wrote: »Oh, how had I never looked into the blood type diet. It's like the next best thing to a zodiac diet (up for this, btw).As a Type B, you carry the genetic potential for great malleability and the ability to thrive in changeable conditions.... At the same time, it can be extremely challenging to balance two poles and Type B's tend to be highly sensitive to the effects of slipping out of balance.
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For Type Bs the biggest factors in weight gain are corn, wheat, buckwheat, lentils, tomatoes, peanuts and sesame seeds.... Another very common food that Type Bs should avoid is chicken. Chicken contains a Blood Type B agglutinating lectin in its muscle tissue.... Dr. D'Adamo suggests that you wean yourself away from chicken and replace them with highly beneficial foods such as goat, lamb, mutton, rabbit and venison. Other foods that encourage weight loss are green vegetables, eggs, beneficial meats, and low fat dairy. When the toxic foods are avoided and replaced with beneficial foods, Blood Type Bs are very successful in controlling their weight.
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most Blood Type B's often described themselves in ways related to the following characteristics: subjective, easygoing, creative, original and flexible. In another study, Type B's scored significantly higher on "intuiting," indicating a preference or sixth sense information; and they scored high on the "intuiting/feeling" combination, indicating that they tend to be insightful, mystical, idealistic, creative, globally-oriented, people-oriented and good at imagining.... Perhaps the nomadic life of the steppes contributed to long hours given over to talk as well as ample time for meditation and reflection.
So hilarious.
I'm not 100% sure of my blood type (I know I should know) but I certainly hope I am not Type B. I love chicken! (Provided I believed in eating this way that is)
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Love all these!!! I don't have co-workers stories to share as I don't HAVE co-workers. Of my two boses, one I've never seen actually eat (though I am sure he does) and the other eats a lot of pizza, thai food and McDonalds.0
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An oldie but a goodie, from a friend. "I don't eat after 7:00, because nighttime calorie burn should be only stored energy."
Or something like that.
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EmmaFitzwilliam wrote: »An oldie but a goodie, from a friend. "I don't eat after 7:00, because nighttime calorie burn should be only stored energy."
Or something like that.
o.O
Well duh. Cause obviously our bodies completely shut down and our metabolisms go to sleep just like we do.
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RealFoodisGood wrote: »There was this guy the other day at work who told me eating is "all about calories in calories out. It doesn't matter about what kind of food it is". You can feed your body anything and your body "is smart enough to sort all these things out".
I took everything within me not to let my jaw drop on the floor. Esp when he subsequently complained about not being able to ever get rid of his pot belly and complaining about taking all his medications for his chronic illnesses.
Office broscience. Sometimes scary.
Was that before or after you threw out the office candy?
You must be a blast at the company Holiday Party.
Oh, wait, you just make crap up and post it on the internet. So this story never happened anyway.
Moving along....
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Does laughing at these count as cardio? My abs hurt.0
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shrinkingletters wrote: »Here, I made an astrology dietary restrictions for y'all:
Aries: Can only eat food they've won in a street fight.
Taurus: Can only eat animal proteins from animals that do not exceed 35mph at full speed.
Gemini: Can only eat food scavenged from self-help group craft tables.
Cancer: Can only eat food from neglected cans and boxes in the back of the very top shelf in the kitchen.
Leo: Can only eat foods that can be arranged into a self-portrait.
Virgo: Can only eat foods that can slide easily through the chute under the door.
Libra: Can only eat foods that compliment their accessories.
Scorpio: Can only eat foods that can hold their own in a staring match.
Sagittarius: Can only eat foods from countries they cannot pronounce.
Capricorn: Can only eat foods that their employer agrees to write off as a tax deduction.
Aquarius: Can only eat foods that make it through their teleportation device without fusing to a nasty housefly.
Pisces: Can only eat foods that remind them of that time their mother forgot to pick them up from soccer practice.
So for a Gemini like me, it's... uh, macaroni and paste? And possibly raw potatoes (for printing!). But but but DEM EBUL CARBZ!
Pretty sure sequins and yarn are nothing but carbs, too. How am I supposed to meet my protein macro, huh? Can I take down another scavenger or is that cheating? 0 -
Something that has always boggled my mind, can someone explain the concept behind ordering a large Big Mac value meal and a diet coke?
She told me it was to save on cals...0 -
Something that has always boggled my mind, can someone explain the concept behind ordering a large Big Mac value meal and a diet coke?
ooh ooh, I can answer this one! Because if I were to eat that Big Mac and fries I'd still be making them work in my calorie count for the day, and I wouldn't want to waste another 200+ of them on a fizzy drink, lol. Those cals could keep me from going over for the day.0
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