smart comebacks needed

absentmindedhousewife

Just say, "I'll consider that!"

Then consider it.

For about a half second.

Then change the subject.

blushingbride2bee

Say to them "M Y O B" and be quiet

if they ask, tell them, I thought you knew everything! that stand for Mind Your Own Business

then kick them in the crotch!

Agreed! haha

A lot of explanations suggested leave a lot of room for a whole conversation or debate on your program. If you really don't want to hear it, you need to be firm and assertive. TRUST ME, people will think twice before making some dumb comments or telling you how they had a friend of a friends mom's twice removed cousin who lost 50 lbs in 5 minutes using XYZ. Try some of these suggestions:

"Thanks for the tip but I think what I'm doing now is working just fine"

"I think I look great, but thanks for the advice anyways"

"thanks but I get a lot of advice therefore I have a few screening criteria questions for you: have you personally tried it? not a friend of a friend etc. If yes, how much weight did you lose, and how much of that weight did you gain back, or did you keep off?"

If someone says something particularly rude you can retort with "Oh my (in sarcastic sweet voice), Wow... what an awful thing to say, you must be so embarrassed" then walk away! One of my faves.

You are doing amazing! Remember any step in the direction of your goals are steps to success, no matter how small or large. You are empowering yourself to have a better health future so ... LET YOUR HATERS BE YOUR MOTIVATORS!

soxobsessed

I suggest a high five
To the face
With a chair

yup this everyday

missiontofitness

Tell them that you just found a great way to lose - - -lbs, and walk away.

aarnwine2013

I'd just walk off... Great job on your loss!

Rant incoming... I love how once you start to lose weight you become a topic of converstation at work...
I was in a meeting about biometric clocks and my boss says well if you lose a bunch of weight like Amanda you can't clock in, so they don't work.

Gee thanks for that.

amandajones1978

Just smile and say "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you."

caracrawford1

I have a good one. I teach kids so I'm good at this. Give them a very condescending look, smile, say "my, aren't you special!" Pat on the shoulder. Then walk away or change the subject. They won't know what just happened.

catb58

I just smile.

Unless the person offering advice happens to be a registered dietitian or practicing medical doctor who I have intentionally sought advice from I just assume they are insecure with their own selves and projecting that onto others so there's no need to validate that by trying to make them feel bad.

I used to run to work, bike home, take six martial arts classes a week while kayaking down class five rivers and skydiving in my spare time and people still wanted to tell me how I could get healthy.

I just smiled.

The majority of folks offering advice do so from the back of a magazine or internet posting. They think they are experts because they read or heard something an expert said.

I know me and thats all I need to know to be fit.

^^What he said^^

SLLRunner

I've heard from a couple people that I'm not losing fast enough. I'm averaging 1.5 pounds a week, and have lost almost 20 in the last 3 months. It makes me so angry to hear that I should have lost more for all the effort I'm putting in, or I eat too much or should eat 1200 max, cut everything out and go cardio crazy. I think my favorite is when someone they know lost 20 pounds in the first month doing xyz, I should try it. I'm not hangry, I eat min 1500 calories, usually more like 1800-2000. Workout 4 or 5 days a week. Why are people such know-it-all @ssholes?

What should I say to them except to quote the dude " Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man."

While ARE these people? They sound horrible.

Just tell them to bug off and mind their own business.

Keep up the good work, by the way!:drinker:

mike_ny

"Let me go write that down so you don't have to tell me again"

Ang108

I've heard from a couple people that I'm not losing fast enough. I'm averaging 1.5 pounds a week, and have lost almost 20 in the last 3 months. It makes me so angry to hear that I should have lost more for all the effort I'm putting in, or I eat too much or should eat 1200 max, cut everything out and go cardio crazy. I think my favorite is when someone they know lost 20 pounds in the first month doing xyz, I should try it. I'm not hangry, I eat min 1500 calories, usually more like 1800-2000. Workout 4 or 5 days a week. Why are people such know-it-all @ssholes?

What should I say to them except to quote the dude " Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man."

I would look at them ...very slowly....from head to toe and back again and then ask " and how many pounds are you losing a week ? ".
I think that might shut up most of them.
I do however wonder why people say things like that. In over a year of doing MFP I have never spoken to anyone about it ( except my closest friend ) and especially not at work and no one has so far made any comments, or told me what to do, And it's not because with a 50 pound loss nobody has noticed. If you talk about weight loss, it's like an invitation for people to say whatever they feel like.

BillRicks1

Look at them and say "Opinions are like azzholes, everyone has one and no one wants to hear yours! Thank you for your concern."

silverstarrlyte

Pffft. don't worry about these people. If your happy then that is all that matters. you are progressing at a healthy rate. Keep on keeping on!

Erika44095

I'm losing it in a way that works for me & will provide lifetime results, not just quick results. And heck, I didn't put on the weight in all just one month, so why should I lose it in one month?

AmyG1982

"Well I could also do speed or meth and lose a ton. Or how about I stop eating all together?? I'm losing weight, I'm being healthy and I'm happy. Shouldn't you just be happy for me too?"

_KitKat_

F***or Piss off, works wonders. Anyone insulting your efforts is toxic and no need to play nice.

whitebalance

"Thanks for the suggestions! Hey, how has your week been?"
When I get unsolicited crap advice, the thing that makes it stop the fastest is to just change the subject. By inserting themselves into my situation, they seem to be searching for a spotlight -- so I hand one over and we move one. What can I say, it works. Good luck. :flowerforyou:

jimbmc

I've heard from a couple people that I'm not losing fast enough. I'm averaging 1.5 pounds a week, and have lost almost 20 in the last 3 months. It makes me so angry to hear that I should have lost more for all the effort I'm putting in, or I eat too much or should eat 1200 max, cut everything out and go cardio crazy. I think my favorite is when someone they know lost 20 pounds in the first month doing xyz, I should try it. I'm not hangry, I eat min 1500 calories, usually more like 1800-2000. Workout 4 or 5 days a week. Why are people such know-it-all @ssholes?

What should I say to them except to quote the dude " Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man."

You know what I would do? I would invite them to join you for a month. Show them how much commitment it takes.

Get them to record and weigh everything they eat, stick to a plan, get them to work out, assess there own performance, check their weigh-in's etc etc etc.

Then I'm sure they will appreciate just how much effort you are putting into it.

Chances are, they will decline the offer. :P You can remind them of that, each time they try to make a comment in the future ;P

MysteriousMerlin

Better yet stop discussing the weight loss / calorie counting specifics with them.

Thiiiiis...unfortunately, that may mean you can't discuss your efforts, struggles or successes with certain people close to you. Stick to those who are supportive.

sloth3toes

Ya? Well, *kitten* You. How 'bout that?

That's my favorite.

liekewheeless

Do you know the story of the tortuous and the hare.

BlueBombers

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Booksandbeaches

TL;DR

Why do you have to justify your rate of loss to anyone?

Don't open yourself up to these kinds of personal attacks. Don't explain or justify. Give them a cool stare and change the topic. Far better than giving a rambling explanation of your weightloss goals.

mikeyboy

"That is great advice... now I'm going to talk to someone with a clue" Then throat punch them.

jedwards7425

I vote for a swift kick to the crotch.

I find a nice "throat punch" shuts people up pretty well!

annsurely

I love the Miss Manners approach ..."Why on earth would you think that's an appropriate question/comment?" The key is to deliver this with a gently baffled look on your face. You can't imagine why they'd be so crass, surely it must be that you misheard their words!

Failing that, the neck punch, which Miss Manners also endorses.

SymphonynSonata

"Yeah, it's taking forever. I'm so happy you brought this up, I didn't want to be rude but i noticed your pants are getting tighter and you're looking a bit heavier. We could go to the gym before it gets out of hand. You seem pretty expert so losing those 30lbs should be super quick!"

Especially if they are thin.

Amplifiedx11

"What should I say to them except to quote the dude " Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man."

Jumping in late, so somebody might have already picked this up... but...

Nice Big Lebowski reference!

lemonlionheart

I've heard from a couple people that I'm not losing fast enough. I'm averaging 1.5 pounds a week, and have lost almost 20 in the last 3 months. It makes me so angry to hear that I should have lost more for all the effort I'm putting in, or I eat too much or should eat 1200 max, cut everything out and go cardio crazy. I think my favorite is when someone they know lost 20 pounds in the first month doing xyz, I should try it. I'm not hangry, I eat min 1500 calories, usually more like 1800-2000. Workout 4 or 5 days a week. Why are people such know-it-all @ssholes?

What should I say to them except to quote the dude " Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man."

I'd just look at them like they were crazy and be like 'oh... I didn't realise it was a race? My bad' Or just laugh and talk about how sorry you feel for people who think they have to eat 1200 calories to lose weight :P

sidegrinder

Obviously you're not a golfer.