dumb questions people that don't workout ask you

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  • dMonster01
    dMonster01 Posts: 214 Member
    I hate when people look at me like I am crazy when I tell them that I lost weight from calorie counting.

    I never tell people that. There is a stigma attached to it and I'd rather not get into it with anyone.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    " How do you find time"

    "are you supposed to be eating that"

    "why are you counting calories"

    "how much can you lift" (yes- completely void of context"

    "dude- what gym do you lift at"

    I have (to date) not received the
    "are you on steroids?"

    or careless whispers of lesbian-ism.

    But if my plan holds steady- those two should be on the horizon by next year.

    Some of these questions aren't' so bad.. how does one find the time.?

    it's magical. I make it.
    "how much can you lift" (yes- completely void of context"

    "200 pounds"

    300 - ;)
  • giggitygoo
    giggitygoo Posts: 1,978 Member
    I hate when people look at me like I am crazy when I tell them that I lost weight from calorie counting.

    I never tell people that. There is a stigma attached to it and I'd rather not get into it with anyone.

    What DO you tell them then?
  • M_Jo
    M_Jo Posts: 80 Member
    Not a question but if I ever so much as mention being chilled, or it being windy outside (I'm in North Dakota): "Maybe you should put some meat on your bones so you aren't so cold/so you don't blow away."

    I always want to say "Maybe you should lose some of the "meat" on your bones so your blood pressure isn't so high." Suddenly the size jokes wouldn't be so funny!
  • dMonster01
    dMonster01 Posts: 214 Member
    I hate when people look at me like I am crazy when I tell them that I lost weight from calorie counting.

    I never tell people that. There is a stigma attached to it and I'd rather not get into it with anyone.

    What DO you tell them then?

    I eat a lot and work hard. Anyone who really knows me, knows this anyways.
  • Sherryb08
    Sherryb08 Posts: 2 Member
    Ouch! I can't believe someone said that to you (re: husband)
  • MissKalhan
    MissKalhan Posts: 2,282 Member
    "How do you find the time?" ALWAYS! The answer is I enjoy it, I MAKE time for it.
    "How do you have the will power?"
    "Are you calorie counting? That's not healthy...." This irks me to no end, yes I do. Trust me I eat quite a bit considering so feck off.
    Not quite a question but "You are going to get an eating disorder and be super skinny like those anorexic women!" Yes, I will get smaller but no I won;t look like anorexic women because I want muscle.....
  • Shimmer_7
    Shimmer_7 Posts: 111 Member
    "I thought you were on a diet"

    Nope, this is just me...I eat. I just watch how much of it I eat.
  • sklarbodds
    sklarbodds Posts: 608 Member
    Also, the last time I saw my MiL, (who has tried every crash, fad and gimmick diet out there; everything BUT eating at a reasonable deficit) she asked "what my secret" was. Yes, she really went there.
    Ive gotten the what's your secret one several times...

    I mess with them when I do...I look around the room and lean in like I'm going to tell them this huge secret and whisper, "Eat better and workout regularly....shhhhhh!"

    Puts a big smile on my face every time
  • quellybelly
    quellybelly Posts: 827 Member
    "Women shouldn't be drinking protein powder"
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    in for following....


    But my ex-Bro-in-Law saw me right before my competition at end of July.....
    And I was eating a quest bar....
    He asks:
    "Is that like the first thing you have eaten, since the last time I saw you?"

    I didn't answer.....
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    "Women shouldn't be drinking protein powder"

    I will share mine with you. :wink::drinker:
  • margelizard
    margelizard Posts: 89 Member
    My landlady (whose house I'm living in for the next 6 months) asked me the other day why I eat cheese.

    Well, here it is. I eat cheese because I like cheese. But you know what, I weigh every piece of cheese I eat.

    It still irks me, even though it was weeks ago!
  • MissHolidayGolightly
    MissHolidayGolightly Posts: 857 Member
    " How do you find time"

    "are you supposed to be eating that"

    "why are you counting calories"

    "how much can you lift" (yes- completely void of context"

    "dude- what gym do you lift at"

    I have (to date) not received the
    "are you on steroids?"

    or careless whispers of lesbian-ism.

    But if my plan holds steady- those two should be on the horizon by next year.

    Some of these questions aren't' so bad.. how does one find the time.?

    it's magical. I make it.
    "how much can you lift" (yes- completely void of context"

    "200 pounds"

    300 - ;)

    Of course! Silly me.
  • funfang
    funfang Posts: 200 Member
    " why do you want to lift weights? Women with muscles are scary"

    --- no, Stupidity is...

    " I wish I can eat like you and still be skinny"

    --- well, get your a** to the gym!

    Well, I only thought of those answers in my head, though I really really want to say those words out loud!!
  • funfang
    funfang Posts: 200 Member
    "Squats are bad for your knees; deadlifts are bad for your back." So bench press must be bad for my boobs?

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • quellybelly
    quellybelly Posts: 827 Member
    "Women shouldn't be drinking protein powder"

    I will share mine with you. :wink::drinker:

    Is it protein powder for women though? Because if women are going to have protein powder at all, it has to be made for women so I don't get bulky ;)
  • skeo
    skeo Posts: 471 Member
    "Why are you eating a Burger or ice cream, aren't you on a diet and working out?" :indifferent:

    Whyyyyy do people think that being fit/healthy must be SOOOOO miserable?
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    .....So bench press must be bad for my boobs?

    FYI,
    In case anyone wants to know....
    I will be working my boobs in about an hour.....just sayin
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    "Women shouldn't be drinking protein powder"

    I will share mine with you. :wink::drinker:

    Is it protein powder for women though? Because if women are going to have protein powder at all, it has to be made for women so I don't get bulky ;)

    Yes, that is the only kind I get.....
    I have to watch my girlish figure you know. :laugh: :laugh:
  • bloodofareptile
    bloodofareptile Posts: 47 Member
    Q: But what do you /eat/?

    A: Food. All of it.

    --

    This is not a question, but my mother constantly stresses out about me lifting weights, on account of the fact that it will "make my uterus fall out".
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Q: But what do you /eat/?

    A: Food. All of it.

    --

    This is not a question, but my mother constantly stresses out about me lifting weights, on account of the fact that it will "make my uterus fall out".

    Just tell her if it does, you will be sure to pick it up and jam it back in where it belongs.
    All good mom
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    .....So bench press must be bad for my boobs?

    FYI,
    In case anyone wants to know....
    I will be working my boobs in about an hour.....just sayin

    don't push to much weight- you might tear a boob

    Actually- lets' add that to the list of stupid questions/statements

    "Dude I thought you tore a boob or something"

    (Me- yelling whilst attempting 1 RMP of 200 BP)

    Jamie. You cannot "tear a boob". Next time you max out your DL I"m going to ask if you "tore your d!ck while you're yelling)

    Stuff is heavy- sometimes you let it all out.
  • Ldbg289
    Ldbg289 Posts: 236 Member
    Mine range from "what do you eat to lose weight?" To(and this isn't an exact quote but you get the idea)Wow you're a good eater(implying I'm eating a lot)then a look of disbelief when I say I've lost weight.;
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    .....So bench press must be bad for my boobs?

    FYI,
    In case anyone wants to know....
    I will be working my boobs in about an hour.....just sayin

    don't push to much weight- you might tear a boob

    Actually- lets' add that to the list of stupid questions/statements

    "Dude I thought you tore a boob or something"

    (Me- yelling whilst attempting 1 RMP of 200 BP)

    Jamie. You cannot "tear a boob". Next time you max out your DL I"m going to ask if you "tore your d!ck while you're yelling)

    Stuff is heavy- sometimes you let it all out.

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
    OH GOD!!!!
    Can you tear a d i c k doing DLs?????
    Srs???
  • teresamwhite
    teresamwhite Posts: 947 Member
    "Why do you take time away from your children to go to the gym? i could never abandon my babies like you do."...MIL...This one never fails to piss me the heck off...and i get this one often.
  • MissHolidayGolightly
    MissHolidayGolightly Posts: 857 Member
    .....So bench press must be bad for my boobs?

    FYI,
    In case anyone wants to know....
    I will be working my boobs in about an hour.....just sayin

    Just like people some lifters have Leg Day, I'm going to have Boob Day.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    .....So bench press must be bad for my boobs?

    FYI,
    In case anyone wants to know....
    I will be working my boobs in about an hour.....just sayin

    Just like people some lifters have Leg Day, I'm going to have Boob Day.

    If you need help with those..... :wink:
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    "Why do you take time away from your children to go to the gym? i could never abandon my babies like you do."...MIL...This one never fails to piss me the heck off...and i get this one often.

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
    Cause it keeps me sane, so I don't kill the little crumb crunchers.....
  • MissHolidayGolightly
    MissHolidayGolightly Posts: 857 Member
    "Why do you take time away from your children to go to the gym? i could never abandon my babies like you do."...MIL...This one never fails to piss me the heck off...and i get this one often.

    Those poor bubble children.

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