When I see things like this, I want to shake people...

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  • avafrisbee
    avafrisbee Posts: 234 Member
    Celery and hot sauce is fine... if you're also having wings and bleu cheese.

    ^^^^ this

    why did there have to be mention of buffalo wings. At least I can't get actual buffalo wings here. Their version of hot wings is a little cayenne pepper sprinkled on top. I just hope I can MAINTAIN my weigh the month I am back in the States.

    As for the actual topic of the thread. I have a relative, she tells me she wants to loose 10 pounds so bad. But she can't exercise because it hurts too bad even though all her doctors have told her the only way to make her condition better is to exercise a little each day. Not like a marathon work out but a walk around the block or something. She says she doesn't understand how she's gaining weight because she doesn't eat so much, that she probably consumes 1200-1400 calories a day and then tells me how she doesn't like water so she drinks 2 quarts of sweet tea a day and that's her water (and she was surprised when she got kidney stones. At least the doctor was able to tell her that was not healthy) She also drinks coke and Gatorade all day. Then she says "but I can't help snacking at night and since I don't eat anything during the day I figure it's okay" and then talks about the pudding and jello cups, cookies, chips, crackers, PB&J, apple turnovers, etc. My God woman, eat a freaking apple, drink a glass of water. She has all kinds of digestive problems and then says "but McDonalds hamburgers are just fine, don't bother me at all. I got online and looked up my symptoms and I have decided I am allergic to gluten" I just wanted to say "HELLO!!! Hamburgers, bun, bread, gluten!" But she's not the type you can say these things to because you are just trying to bring her down and you don't understand her condition and how hard it is to be in pain all the time. She also complains about how poorly her dog is behaved but gives it treats all the time for no reason what so ever. Never took him to obedience school or even read a book or an internet article on how to train a dog. She complains that he's hyperactive but doesn't take him on walks. She said "I've tried, I put him in the little basket on my scooter to go for a walk and he just jumps out" yes, because he wants to run and play and burn off all that energy that puppies have and you're trying to keep him in a basket in a scooter. Notice how she thinks walk means on her electric scooter. I could go on but I won't.
  • Meg_78
    Meg_78 Posts: 998 Member
    i have an overweight friend who i love but her lifestyle choices really get to me sometimes. she has tried numerous diets like soups/shakes or that chili lemon juice crazyness that was all the rage for a while. she says she wants to do it to kick start her weight loss, like if she can see some fast results she will be more motivated to keep being healthy, but surprise surprise, it doesn't work. this girl loves pizza, beer, sandwiches and laying on the couch and doesn't believe in "depriving" herself of anything. which is totally her choice but she also has problems with depression and i just KNOW that she would be feeling better if she did some exercise regularly. she also has problems finding guys (at least ones that she likes that like her back), i think sadly she goes more for the gym type guys and they usually want a more healthy girl i guess...

    Are we friends with the ssame person LOL.

    But seriously to the OP, really any kind of fad diets makes me want to shake people, some of them are so so ridiculous. Just can't understand why people always want the quick fix solution, and how they think it will actually last. There is only one way to lose weight, it takes time, it takes work, it takes commitment, and it takes a lifestyle change, not just a "diet". As a bonus, you also get fit and health at the same time.

    Meg
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    anyone doing low carbs or low fat or ANY diet....i could punch them in the face.. seriously! (and i'm not a very violent person)
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    Can you honestly say you have never tried a fad diet? I have. That's why I'm on here, because they don't work. But most people have to find out the hard way. (Like me!)

    I haven't...
  • Aleara2012
    Aleara2012 Posts: 225 Member
    Unfortunately, we cannot control others, only ourselves.

    ^ This, although I would probably say 'fortunately'. :)

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