"I Wish I could lose 80 pounds"

Alissakae

Now that I've lost enough weight for most people to actually notice, when they ask how much I've lost I get this response a lot. At first I was at a loss on how to respond (I want to snarkily say, "If wishes made it happen I would be skinny already") so didn't really say anything. Now I say, "I'm really working hard at it." Anybody have a better response?

donyellemoniquex3

"Wish I could lose 80lbs"
me: "then do it"

serindipte

One day, I hope I can have people saying that to me! I imagine my response is going to be somewhere along the lines of, "Eat less, move more."

By the way, congrats on the 80+ lbs!!!

cmriverside

How about, "You can."

...and then they ask how you did it, and if your answer is "Diet and Exercise," they'll frown at you and say, "I don't want to do THAT."

TheRoadDog

Like I always told my daughters, "Wish in one hand and shlt in the other. See which one fills up first."

Diet and exercise is not the answer most people want to hear. That's why the magic diet pill companies are a billion dollar industry.

ktsmom430

I do not have a better response, but when asked I always say, "you can, Try counting calories on My Fitness Pal. This is what I am doing".

LVCeltGirl

I'd respond with the full response that another response stated (instead of waiting for the question of how) which is:

With diet and exercise, you can lose the weight too! (that covers if it's someone that only has 20 lbs to lose).

If they want to know more, they'll ask. Most want the "magic pill" and hate to hear that there isn't one. Someone who's ready to make the changes needed will ask the questions.

You could also adjust your response now, saying "I've been working hard at it and it's been so worth it!" Or anything equally snarky. Again, if someone wants it bad enough, then they'll ask the questions.

SugaryLynx

How about, "You can."

...and then they ask how you did it, and if your answer is "Diet and Exercise," they'll frown at you and say, "I don't want to do THAT."

^This is what I say to people who say they want my result. The response is the usual "I must have good genes, etc (infinity list of excuses)." I'll admit, I used to be the person saying I wish. Nothing more really to do but be polite and give them the best possible tools to succeed. From there, they're on their own. :P

loubidy

When people make comments about my weightloss I remind them I go to the gym six days a week. I work for it.

csk0018

I do have lots of people who tell me that I look great and then go on to tell me the reasons why they CAN'T lose weight. Most of the excuses include not having time, not liking veggies and fruits, hating exercising etc... I just smile and nod. :huh: I only tell them what I've done to lose weight if they ask... but when they find out it was just eating less and moving more, they kind of blow it off. The one response that truly irks me is when people say: "Well, you're young... lose weight while you can." Like it's been a breeze to lose this weight?!?! :grumble: I bust my butt everyday to get where I am, it hasn't been easy! And I'm 31... definitely not a dapper young gal! I believe people need to compare their situation to your situation to find out why you are successful and they're not. Usually the reason is... they aren't even trying. :noway:

Supadoopafly

Now that I've lost enough weight for most people to actually notice, when they ask how much I've lost I get this response a lot. At first I was at a loss on how to respond (I want to snarkily say, "If wishes made it happen I would be skinny already") so didn't really say anything. Now I say, "I'm really working hard at it." Anybody have a better response?

Uh????!!!

How about you graciously take it as a compliment and IF they are truly vying for advice (rather than just backhandedly admiring your commitment, tenacity and perseverance) just give it to them? Why the desire for a "snarky" response? You were grossly overweight once and was looking for answers to your weight loss - you made it happen (exceptionally well done for losing the weight BTW), but others may be a little less informed than you. A little generosity and humility goes a long way with people.

You only have to look at MFP forums to see how many different avenues and opinions there are .. so it can be confusing.

Just saying.

Sunitagt

I do not have a better response, but when asked I always say, "you can, Try counting calories on My Fitness Pal. This is what I am doing".

This is what I say to people too!