dumb questions people that don't workout ask you

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  • AllOutof_Bubblegum
    AllOutof_Bubblegum Posts: 3,646 Member
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    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.
  • giggitygoo
    giggitygoo Posts: 1,978 Member
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    I get more unsolicited advice than questions. I guess people assume I am just starting out because I'm not "muscular"

    "Don't go too heavy with the squats, you will break your spine"
    "Don't bench press, you will lose your boobs"
    "You legs will get huge"

    etc....etc....etc...
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
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    Does your husband think you look attractive "like that"?

    How do you have time "for that"?
  • Live_To_Win
    Live_To_Win Posts: 340 Member
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    "Are you allowed to eat that on your diet?" Um no, as I am not on a diet. I eat whatever I want in moderation
  • jacklis
    jacklis Posts: 280 Member
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    "so how much can you lift?"

    I don't mind answering I just find it sounds kind of snotty and like I'm trying to avoid the question when I answer because my answer is "depends on what lift I'm doing... if it's a front squat it's x amount if it's a back squat it's x amount, deadlift, snatch, clean, clean + jerk..."

    usually they either roll their eyes or their eyes glaze over... whatever -you asked.
  • headofphat
    headofphat Posts: 1,597 Member
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    "Is that a weight bar in your pants?"
  • MissHolidayGolightly
    MissHolidayGolightly Posts: 857 Member
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    I get more unsolicited advice than questions. I guess people assume I am just starting out because I'm not "muscular"

    "Don't go too heavy with the squats, you will break your spine"
    "Don't bench press, you will lose your boobs"
    "You legs will get huge"

    etc....etc....etc...

    Aha! So benching is bad for your boobs :-)
  • Derpes
    Derpes Posts: 2,033 Member
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    I hate when people look at me like I am crazy when I tell them that I lost weight from calorie counting.
  • gelar93
    gelar93 Posts: 160
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    "Why are working out? You don't need to lose weight."


    and I swear I literally heard the following:

    "I don't like to run because it will make my calves bigger."


    WTF?? No it's your ****ing fat making your calves big
  • melmelw80
    melmelw80 Posts: 352 Member
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    "I wish I could lose weight like you...so fast..."

    You can...get off your *kitten*...stop eating crap and drink water. No magic pills!
  • dMonster01
    dMonster01 Posts: 214 Member
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    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
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    " 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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Ouch! I can't believe someone said that to you (re: husband)
  • MissKalhan
    MissKalhan Posts: 2,282 Member
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    "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
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    "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
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    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
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    "Women shouldn't be drinking protein powder"

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