People don't believe you

michaelhcox

I am asked all the time for my "secret". I've started telling I'm on the "all donut diet" where I eat nothing but donuts all the time. After they figure out I'm joking I tell them what I'm really doing and they seem more likely to believe me.

JamalIgle

I've had one of two instances of people asking me if I had surgery, then I explain to them that I run 10k six days a week and exercise almost daily. I cut the portions, indulge occasionally so that I don't get stuck in a rut and just have fun. It boggles their minds, especially the people who've known me a very long time.

tkphotogirl

michaelhcox wrote: »

I am asked all the time for my "secret". I've started telling I'm on the "all donut diet" where I eat nothing but donuts all the time. After they figure out I'm joking I tell them what I'm really doing and they seem more likely to believe me.

I tell people 'the wine and cheesecake diet'

manueldelreal

I use the "whole foods diet" is my secret. I eat whole cakes, whole pizzas, etc

Drewlssix

I see this all the time. Anytime someone makes a significant change in the public eye they are there to claim it was surgery, drugs, genetics or anything else that puts it out of the reach of "normal" people.

I remember when Chris Pratt was in the news for his transformation and here were countless comments online about how he HAD to have had surgery, or that he could only do it because he was rich and could afford a personal trainer and all the supliments. Or even that he must have taken roids!

With all due respect to Pratt and his accomplishment people on this forum and all over the world do the same and more without all the benefits he may have enjoyed. What he did is certainly not outside the realm of possibility for practically anyone, and his physique is hardly extreme enough to suggest steroids as the only possible route.

rainbow198

People who knew me when I was 50 - 80 lbs overweight and haven't seen me since those days do not recognize me now.

Some wonder if I gotten surgery, others ask if I'm on a particular diet plan like low carb or Paleo or with Weight Watchers etc. When I tell them I basically eat what I want, I just plan my meals/watch how much I eat and also I exercise very regularly. It just does not compute.

I get asked how I can still eat pizza, ice cream, candy, white foods etc and still be healthy and really fit with a flat stomach. I briefly mention calories and I get that glassed-eye stare. Also I think some people are shocked how I've maintained my weight loss almost 3 years.

Someone recently asked me about eating pizza (I have pizza on Friday nights, even when I was losing) and I told him I made swaps. For example when I was overweight I would eat like 4 - 5 slices, cheesy breadsticks, a soda and probably some type of dessert. Now I would eat 2 maybe 3 slices, a big veggie salad and water. I broke down the approximate calories on a sheet a paper and he was floored with the difference. He got it (I think), but hasn't put it to practice yet.

While I don't ever bring up health and fitness to anyone besides my MFP buddies, to those that are genuinely interested I tell them I am here if they have any questions.

Everyone who approaches me all want the fast and easy solution like a pill or a diet to follow. Can't help them with that although I've been there (wanting the quick easy way).