Advice about someone misguiding another

TehLaughingDog

Hello everyone,
So I have a bit of a moral conflict I'm currently dealing with and would like some advice on how to handle this.

I was at my fiancee's work and her co-worker was talking to me about how she thinks it's awesome I'm working on losing weight and how she wants to. I mentioned to her mfp, macros, losing weight slowly, CICO, lifting, and getting in cardio. And encouraged her to just jump in and get rolling with it.

Then another coworker walks up saying she didn't need to do that because she didn't do that to lose weight. This other coworker claimed to have lost 35lbs in one month (dropping from 190 something-150something) by taking only vitamin supplements like biotin, fish oil, etc. She insisted that she eats a tray of brownies daily and binges on pop and candy for her meals as if it was some kind of triumphant statement. Meanwhile I'm rolling my eyes and walking away.

I am aware that CICO but shes insisting she ate more and the only reason she lost was from her supplements. All while having no more activity and that exercise is a waste of time. My issue is that she's telling this girl who knows nothing of weight loss and who is very over weight that supplements are magic.

Should I say anything beyond what I already said? Or just let it be and let the coworker find out on her own?

Thanks guys

gothchiq

I might briefly take the person aside and say "if it sounds too good to be true, it is.... don't waste your time on fads and snake oil," smile and wink, and let it go at that.

JaneSnowe

I would try to say something to her discreetly, so the other coworker doesn't butt in again. Start with saying, "I was thinking about our conversation the other day..." and take it from there. You could ask if she has any more questions, or if she'd like help getting set up on MFP, or have the address of a TDEE calculator written down and ready to hand to her. Just something brief to give her the chance to pick up the topic if she wants.

Lounmoun

I think you already gave her all the information. She can make up her own mind about it. I'd leave it be. If she has more questions she can ask you or come to MFP.

happyauntie2015

As a very overweight individual had I been subjected to that type of conversation i would like for you to approach me discreetly. I say this because I have had people try to get me to use all types of things and I have tried many different things so some honesty is definitely appreciated. Also if you belong to a gym maybe invite him or her to go along so they can experience that as well. I had a friend invite me and had she not I wouldn't be working out now because the thought of going in a gym at my size made me so anxious. That's just my 2 cents.