What is the daftest weight related thing someone has ever said to you?
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CafeRacer808 wrote: »Rebecca0224 wrote: »CafeRacer808 wrote: »thejadegirl wrote: »I have considerably more hair (past my butt!) and use ACV once or twice a month. Love it to death! Makes my hair so soft and shiny! Also good if the ends of your hair are "crunchy" (especially when you have long hair, the ends don't get much natural oil from your scalp)
But the whole ACV for weight loss is laughable. I wish it were that simple!
Serious question: Do you use raw unfiltered ACV for this, or does it not really matter? My hair could definitely use some extra softness and shine...
I use distilled white vinegar duluted(1 cup water 1tbsp vinegar) and it makes my hair soft and my scarp doesn't get excessively oily anymore.
Thanks! Do you need to rinse it out after, or is it an "apply and towel dry" type of deal?
Leave it on for a couple minutes and rinse. I also use homemade shampoo because commercial shampoos irritate my scalp.1 -
I once had someone tell me that because they're diabetic they can drink *excessive* amounts of alcohol and its ok because they take insulin. They also told me that if they drink alcohol with food they can eat more of the things diabetics shouldn't eat - high starch foods, high sugar foods, etc.
I am not diabetic but I am pretty sure those who are insulin dependent are told they should rarely ever drink, if at all.4 -
Zombielicious wrote: »
Thanks, I thought I was the only one. Memories of that episode come rolling back
That episode btw is perfect as the daftest weight related thing ever If you want to know what they look like See them here in the episode they kinda crept out of your body The episode is Partners in crime0 -
Raw with "the mother" in it is what I settled on.CafeRacer808 wrote: »thejadegirl wrote: »I have considerably more hair (past my butt!) and use ACV once or twice a month. Love it to death! Makes my hair so soft and shiny! Also good if the ends of your hair are "crunchy" (especially when you have long hair, the ends don't get much natural oil from your scalp)
But the whole ACV for weight loss is laughable. I wish it were that simple!
Serious question: Do you use raw unfiltered ACV for this, or does it not really matter? My hair could definitely use some extra softness and shine...
You need to dilute it though, like 2 water to 1 ACV or maybe 3:1
I leave it on my hair / scalp after washing and then rinse it off when I am about to get out of the shower.
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NorthCascades wrote: »"You lose weight in the kitchen, not by exercising."
This is true. you can cardio all day and weight train all day if you are eating more calories than you use you will not change.
this is why weight watchers and so many fad diets work without ever working out. Its all about what you eat.
Now if you want to look good naked not just lose weight you must exercise esp weight lift.0 -
(1) Offering me a biscuit which I said no thanks to "go on, one won't hurt you!" (2) telling me to stop losing weight because I am getting too thin - when I am still overweight with a stone more to lose. They don't mean any harm but my health is important to me and I don't need or want a biscuit, it will not be only one, believe me, I know!!4
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acorsaut89 wrote: »I once had someone tell me that because they're diabetic they can drink *excessive* amounts of alcohol and its ok because they take insulin. They also told me that if they drink alcohol with food they can eat more of the things diabetics shouldn't eat - high starch foods, high sugar foods, etc.
I am not diabetic but I am pretty sure those who are insulin dependent are told they should rarely ever drink, if at all.
Scary! The diabetic I knew who drank alcohol died at age 24.
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It's easy for you.8
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"I can't gain weight, my metabolism is too fast," or, conversely, "I can't lose weight, my metabolism is to slow."
People don't even know what a metabolism is.
EDIT: I was also once told that corn is bad for you because the stalk causes it to "grow in the dark."9 -
What is that even supposed to mean?!jamocha101 wrote: »EDIT: I was also once told that corn is bad for you because the stalk causes it to "grow in the dark."
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What is that even supposed to mean?!jamocha101 wrote: »EDIT: I was also once told that corn is bad for you because the stalk causes it to "grow in the dark."
Supposedly that the husk leaves shield the corn from sunlight, and supposedly that makes it bad for you somehow. He said the same thing about other "hidden" foods like peanuts, pecans, etc. Anything with a shell that "grows in the dark."
This guy was a chiropractor by the way.7 -
One of my closest friends (brother by Ohana) is a chiropractor.jamocha101 wrote: »This guy was a chiropractor by the way.
He spends much of his free time in continuing education classes and working with a group of other DCs to stop this sort of pseudoscience because it makes them look bad.
Some of the worst ones try to sell $100 pillows and perform "adjustments" on babies!
It seems one of the biggest issues he faces is the number of people who WANT to believe in this sort of woo-woo.
The lure of quick money is a motivator for some to engage in practices like these but the scary people are those who really *believe* the stuff.2 -
jamocha101 wrote: »
What is that even supposed to mean?!jamocha101 wrote: »EDIT: I was also once told that corn is bad for you because the stalk causes it to "grow in the dark."
Supposedly that the husk leaves shield the corn from sunlight, and supposedly that makes it bad for you somehow. He said the same thing about other "hidden" foods like peanuts, pecans, etc. Anything with a shell that "grows in the dark."
This guy was a chiropractor by the way.
What the crap did he eat then? Any meat is hidden by skin/fur/feathers. Did he just eat the skin of an apple? No oranges?
I'm honestly trying to think what he would eat that wasn't "in the dark"?7 -
Just today at lunch someone commented that I always have a really light lunch. I don't want to discuss dieting co-workers so I just said "yeah but then I eat a lot in the evening." And so started the debate on why I should have my bigger meals earlier in the day instead of in the evening because then I have longer to burn it off. After a bit of a debate I just ignored him. I could have mentioned that as I'm in a calorie deficit, it's going to be 'burned off' regardless of when I eat it, but like I said I don't want to discuss dieting, just eat my salad in peace!7
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CafeRacer808 wrote: »thejadegirl wrote: »I have considerably more hair (past my butt!) and use ACV once or twice a month. Love it to death! Makes my hair so soft and shiny! Also good if the ends of your hair are "crunchy" (especially when you have long hair, the ends don't get much natural oil from your scalp)
But the whole ACV for weight loss is laughable. I wish it were that simple!
Serious question: Do you use raw unfiltered ACV for this, or does it not really matter? My hair could definitely use some extra softness and shine...
I do. Bragg's is the most popular (and easily found in the grocery store!)
I shampoo my scalp (I don't shampoo my ends because it just dries them out), then I pour ACV diluted with water in my hair and massage throrougly. I use 2 parts water to 1 part ACV, but you can dilute it further. I let it sit for a few minutes and then rinse. You don't need conditioner, the vinegar works kind of like one, and detangles your hair. It really smells! But the smell goes away as your hair dries.
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jamocha101 wrote: »
What is that even supposed to mean?!jamocha101 wrote: »EDIT: I was also once told that corn is bad for you because the stalk causes it to "grow in the dark."
Supposedly that the husk leaves shield the corn from sunlight, and supposedly that makes it bad for you somehow. He said the same thing about other "hidden" foods like peanuts, pecans, etc. Anything with a shell that "grows in the dark."
This guy was a chiropractor by the way.
Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner in the category!
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Alatariel75 wrote: »I did once get told that I wouldn't be able to lose weight until after I had babies (the woman in question was constantly at me for not wanting kids) because "your body wants to have babies, so it's hanging onto the stores to grow and feed them".
I was once told something similar: having babies would "flush out" all the fat. But the person who told me that was a pre-teen trying to be supportive, so they get a pass.1 -
Rebecca0224 wrote: »Leave it on for a couple minutes and rinse. I also use homemade shampoo because commercial shampoos irritate my scalp.Raw with "the mother" in it is what I settled on.
You need to dilute it though, like 2 water to 1 ACV or maybe 3:1
I leave it on my hair / scalp after washing and then rinse it off when I am about to get out of the shower.thejadegirl wrote: »I do. Bragg's is the most popular (and easily found in the grocery store!)
I shampoo my scalp (I don't shampoo my ends because it just dries them out), then I pour ACV diluted with water in my hair and massage throrougly. I use 2 parts water to 1 part ACV, but you can dilute it further. I let it sit for a few minutes and then rinse. You don't need conditioner, the vinegar works kind of like one, and detangles your hair. It really smells! But the smell goes away as your hair dries.
Thanks all...very helpful stuff. Hopefully, my hair will be thanking you too! 1 -
Alatariel75 wrote: »I did once get told that I wouldn't be able to lose weight until after I had babies (the woman in question was constantly at me for not wanting kids) because "your body wants to have babies, so it's hanging onto the stores to grow and feed them".
I was once told something similar: having babies would "flush out" all the fat. But the person who told me that was a pre-teen trying to be supportive, so they get a pass.
Though, it's sad whoever taught her that.1 -
acorsaut89 wrote: »I once had someone tell me that because they're diabetic they can drink *excessive* amounts of alcohol and its ok because they take insulin. They also told me that if they drink alcohol with food they can eat more of the things diabetics shouldn't eat - high starch foods, high sugar foods, etc.
I am not diabetic but I am pretty sure those who are insulin dependent are told they should rarely ever drink, if at all.
Scary! The diabetic I knew who drank alcohol died at age 24.
Well she is mid-late 30s and she has already had to have her gums grafted because they were starting to pull away from her teeth . . . which is common among diabetics who don't take care of themselves.0 -
Carlos_421 wrote: »itsthehumidity wrote: »That calories in, calories out is all there is to weight loss. I don't consider calories at all and I've lost a great deal of weight. It required a few weird tricks, but now I'm as thin as I've ever been, and doctors hate me.
Please tell me that you forgot to hold up your sarcasm sign.
Trainers hate me too.6 -
After gaining some of the weight back that I lost... someone told me, good - you're face was too thin. That's not really daft in regards to weight loss, but daft to me, none the less.
Daft: After having lost 20+lbs, I stopped by a trainer offering free body fat percentage scans at my gym. The % was only 2% lower than what it was when I started losing weight. I asked him, do you have another machine - this can't be right? He goes, no it's definitely right - you probably aren't losing as much fat/weight as you think you are.. I argued and said I've also been heavy lifting, it's impossible. I finally demanded he use a different machine - I was right. Can you imagine if you had low self-esteem/confidence, but were feeling really proud of yourself at this point, and you met this person who basically told you - you haven't changed anything? Scary.
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jamocha101 wrote: »EDIT: I was also once told that corn is bad for you because the stalk causes it to "grow in the dark."
How curious.
Especially because I believe corn (the plant) in fact does only grow in the dark - ie at night. I was told this in connection with trying to grow it where I live - there's only enough sunshine for it in the middle of summer, but at these latitudes, there's very little darkness at that time of year, so while it's getting the energy, it doesn't have much time to actually put on the growth. You can grow it, but it's a gamble, if you get a bad summer it won't come to anything.
I wonder if that is connected or if it's just vague superstitious feeling about "creepy" things that "grow in the dark". I, too, am mystified about what you could actually eat with that rule.1 -
GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »lulalacroix wrote: »singingflutelady wrote: »I want to ask all the acv thread starters where they are getting their info from. Just curious
I saw an ad for it on facebook.
Was it Bragg's?
Bragg's is an ACV that also has "The Mother" in it. It's supposed to be organic, and natural hair gurus swear by it. My son found it was good for growing vinegar eels for a science project
I think vinegar is good for making dressings, but the science project for me was nope, nope, nope.....1 -
GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »lulalacroix wrote: »singingflutelady wrote: »I want to ask all the acv thread starters where they are getting their info from. Just curious
I saw an ad for it on facebook.
Was it Bragg's?
Bragg's is an ACV that also has "The Mother" in it. It's supposed to be organic, and natural hair gurus swear by it. My son found it was good for growing vinegar eels for a science project
I think vinegar is good for making dressings, but the science project for me was nope, nope, nope.....
Vinegar eels make excellent fish food, especially for fry (baby fish).1 -
Friend swore to me they were unable to lose weight because of a "sluggish metabolism". That they were under their calories for the day, as they dug into a full size Applebee's sampler platter...2
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My parents can be really cruel sometimes so my mom told me I should quit food for 10 days and start a water diet so then I'll look good0
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I dont know if there's any scientific explanation for this but my mum's like I don't have proper flow during my periods because the fat around my belly obstructs it. Lol. I dont have PCOS or thyroid I think I've damaged my body in the past by overexercising and undereating and that's the only reason why my flow is so less!2
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