annoyed of people in real life...

krissykross

My husband was like that for a while. He would say he wanted to lose weight but didn't eat any better or exercise. Then I joined here and started walking, and he saw how it just improved my mood, not to mention a bit of weight loss. I wrangled him into walking with me after that, got a stationary bike, and he even joined this site. I think he just needed a little kick in the butt and seeing me do well was enough. But people need to want to make the change and put in the effort.

foremant86

My brother is constantly complaining about his weight and asking me if he looks good in such and such clothes and when i suggest he join MFP and work out with me he just shrugs me off....he pigs out constantly and while he is only about 25lbs overweight right now, it's going to catch up with him...but whatever...i've tried to get him to eat better and work out.

Iheartsushi

I was told by a winer that sushi has way to many carbs in it, I was buying the sushi.

Scoff!!! lol...I don't care if I am fat, skinny, or anything in between..sushi will always be a part of my regimen lol

albayin

And one of the most common responses I get is "counting calories? that's too much. Life is too short for that". Well go figure.

LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo

A lot especially from my father who maybe does cardio exercise but still smoke a pack of cigarrettes & eats fatty foods then tells me that I'm doing a starvation diet just because I eat what's right & with the right serving size. No wonder I can't see any muscle definition on him & his belly fat won't go.

Another thing is being here in an Asian country where being thin & less muscular is considered attractive so whenever I go to a sporting good to look for heavier weights, the female sales clerk & others are staring at me like crazy. I see so many thin people who has the courage to show their big fatty thighs & muffin tops & they don't like the muscle toned look that I'm after. Whenever they ask me how did I got this far and I told them about MFP, counting calories & lifting heavy weights, they immediately say they would rather pop a pill or do crash diets than counting calories like crazy & looking like a muscle clad woman.

LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo

They do not want to change! I used to be excited when someone would say something to me asking me how I lost the weight. Then I would tell them about MFP and get excited hoping to have some friends at work to support me.

This week I am over sharing MFP and just going to say "Thank You" and keep going. They are not serious anyway!

My real weight loss friends are on MFP supporting me and encouraging me.

Wish I could meet them all in person!

Claire

I think some people might want to change but might be afraid of hard work. Losing weight and keeping yourself in control with food particularly is very hard.

Nope. They're not afraid, they are just being lazy so they give lots of excuses. Of course controlling what you eat & exercise is very hard in the beginning but with all the right attitude & determination, eventually it will become your new habit.

CindiBryce

And one of the most common responses I get is "counting calories? that's too much. Life is too short for that". Well go figure.

No!!! That's 45 seconds of a day wasted! --> 315 seconds per week --> 1260 seconds per month --> 21 minutes per month wasted on logging calories. Just kidding! Taking a few seconds to log what will eat will keep yourself healthy for a lifetime.

albayin

They do not want to change! I used to be excited when someone would say something to me asking me how I lost the weight. Then I would tell them about MFP and get excited hoping to have some friends at work to support me.

This week I am over sharing MFP and just going to say "Thank You" and keep going. They are not serious anyway!

My real weight loss friends are on MFP supporting me and encouraging me.

Wish I could meet them all in person!

Claire

I think some people might want to change but might be afraid of hard work. Losing weight and keeping yourself in control with food particularly is very hard.

Nope. They're not afraid, they are just being lazy so they give lots of excuses. Of course controlling what you eat & exercise is very hard in the beginning but with all the right attitude & determination, eventually it will become your new habit.

afraid of hard work somehow sounds like "lazy", does it?

albayin

And one of the most common responses I get is "counting calories? that's too much. Life is too short for that". Well go figure.

No!!! That's 45 seconds of a day wasted! --> 315 seconds per week --> 1260 seconds per month --> 21 minutes per month wasted on logging calories. Just kidding! Taking a few seconds to log what will eat will keep yourself healthy for a lifetime.

I probably even can't go that far before they decide to shut down the conversation. For these people, I am crazy and don't know how to enjoy my life. LOL

engineman312

four ppl at work have asked me what my secret is. i told them about MFP, and if they were intrested they could join for free. none of them joined. one guy even said "they wanted me to make an account up." i was like, "well, how else would they keep your record?"

pure laziness and excuses.

AshjMusik

All the time! But remember, most of us used to be like that too. Keep rockin ur **** & stay open & friendly.. Eventually they'll see something in u that they want & will need ur guidance & support. Paying it forward is better than being right any day

albayin

. Paying it forward is better than being right any day

I need to keep this on my desk. Well said!

maryloo2011

I get irked by few people close to me. I give them links and articles to read, try to educate them on what to eat (etc) but then I see them eating a candy bar or drinking pop -- or not eating at all (and proud of it). GAH! And I'm not a pusher, will just offer my two cents if they *ask*.


Editing to say - the best way is just to lead by example. They'll eventually notice and if they truly want change, will try to follow suit. I've seen this with my husband (healthy eating) - but seems to still be a struggle for him to change lifestyle. People don't change overnight I guess and I try to help whenever he asks

jessicasloan91

Hahaha!! So true! I was at college the other night and a bunch of girls stopped me in the toilet and said "How did you do it!?"

I said I count calories and I run, its not that hard! Its like people think we have some miracle diet pill no one else knows about!

Also, I was at my best friend's house the other night eating pizza, I had 3 slices and I said "Urgh I just can't stop at one slice" and she said "I know I don't know how you're so skinny!"

This really upset me, she knows why I'm so skinny.. because I sweat my *kitten* off everyday at the gym!!! She knows the hard work I put in, its not like I just eat pizza and stay skinny all the time!

Lyadeia

Does anyone else find that people complain about their weight a lot? I've had A LOT of people recently tell me they want to lose weight lately, and I tell them about MFP and try to help them get motivated, but then they blow me off completely.... Does this happen to anyone else? I guess I never realized how many people are not ready to actually put their mind to stufff! yikes lol

This happens all the time! One of my friends whines about being fat all the time, but never makes any moves to do anything about it. I told her about MFP, she bought ChaLean Extreme...and did nothing with either one. I told her that I would help her with both since I have used both before and they don't cost her any money. She then went to some weight loss clinic and paid a lot of money to find out that, oh my, she was overweight...but she didn't take the advice of clinic either. I swear she's bigger than she was before... Now every time I talk to her about my success so far, she blows me off and doesn't want to talk about weight loss.

GreenGettingLean

amen to this whole thread! I do love the look on people's faces though when they ask me what my secret is, and I tell them hard work and counting calories. Really people, it's not rocket science! But not everyone's at the point where I was, you really have to get to a breaking point to change your habits.

oh, and I cringe when someone comments on my "diet." It's not a damn diet people, it's a lifestyle change! :grumble: okay, rant over! :happy:

Lyadeia

amen to this whole thread! I do love the look on people's faces though when they ask me what my secret is, and I tell them hard work and counting calories. Really people, it's not rocket science! But not everyone's at the point where I was, you really have to get to a breaking point to change your habits.

oh, and I cringe when someone comments on my "diet." It's not a damn diet people, it's a lifestyle change! :grumble: okay, rant over! :happy:

+1

I had a nurse...A NURSE...ask me what *pill* I was taking to help me lose weight. She was horrified when I told her that I was exercising and changing my eating habits.

FearAnLoathing

I just dont care, I tell people the way I lost myweight was dancing nekid under a full moon shaking chicken bones

FearAnLoathing

:devil:

FearAnLoathing

I just dont care, I tell people the way I lost myweight was dancing nekid under a full moon shaking chicken bones

bloodbank

Ha. I just went back to work part time after being gone for 2+ years (like, just last week) & every. last. person. at my office has gone "Oh my god, how are you losing the weight?!" (I'm significantly smaller than the last time they all saw me about a year ago) and when I say "Eating less, moving more" they look like I just punched their puppy. Apparently nobody wants to hear that you actually have to work at something.

Eliisa10

Well let me tell you I was one of those, until a friend suggested this app on my mobile! I just started on monday, but Im feeling great already! Please add eliisa10 and give me some motivation!

DannyMussels

There was a challenge at work (waitresses) to lose weight..over the course of a month. One male cook entered as well.

I think one girl lost 4lbs...2 girls gained (how the fuuuu) and the guy lost 15lbs or so.

You can guess who actually worked out and changed their eating habits.

I posted that a few times on here, it's like the girls tried to 'think' the weight off. They still ate full meals at work...burgers, fries, you name it. They still went out drinking, ate junk after the bar..stayed up late, slept in, etc (which contributed to their poor eating habits also).

They also try to get my to party with them, and I'm 92% sure they wanna hook up. Physically, they don't do anything for me. They're friends..but they show no motivation or dedication. They'd rather be lazy and life a terrible (in my opinion) lifestyle. They're still friends of mine, and great coworkers, but it's a shame what some people do to their bodies.

"If I drank all the time, I'd have the body of a guy who drank all the time" is what I wanna say. You can guess how fit the other guys are .

Scorpioangel

Yes this happens all of the time!!! They complain yet want to do nothing about it. It gets so old!!

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

It's highly possible that a lot of people who complain about their weight are hoping someone will tell them they don't need to lose any, they look great, etc. As for the rest, try not to be too hard on them, they just aren't ready to commit yet. I needed the motivation of my husband getting into shape to realize just how out of shape I had become. And yes, I really thought that skinny people were just born that way and didn't have to work at it. I agree with whoever said the best thing to do is lead by example. When my hubby started getting his butt up off our couch (trust me, we LOVE our couch) and I was still sitting there watching tv I started to re-evaluate, and then I started working too.

gwenmf

Does anyone else find that people complain about their weight a lot? I've had A LOT of people recently tell me they want to lose weight lately, and I tell them about MFP and try to help them get motivated, but then they blow me off completely.... Does this happen to anyone else? I guess I never realized how many people are not ready to actually put their mind to stufff! yikes lol

Yes, I've had people also come to me for advice/help....some are motivated and some are trying to find motivation. We've all been there - then one day something clicks. I'm glad it's clicked for me~! I hope for everyone to find their motivation toward a healthier lifestyle~!