RUDE PEOPLE

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  • matchbox_girl
    matchbox_girl Posts: 535 Member
    My dad once said to me, "Once you lose all this weight, you can finally find a boyfriend!" Keep in mind, my dad would never say something to hurt me intentionally, but OUCH. I just don't think people realize that what they say hurts. (While I was still "heavy" I found the love of my life. Never once has he dissed my body. He fawns over it.
  • freew67
    freew67 Posts: 348 Member
    I have lost a total of 17lbs since the beginning of the year. Not fast but I am in no hurry as long as it slowly comes off I am fine with it. I have also recently started running(this spring). I am doing my first 5k on Sunday and run about 10-15miles per week.

    My question is, if your running 10-15 miles a week, why have you only lost 17 lbs? While they were slightly mean spirited in their comment, they have a point. Now, if you have MFP set to .5 lbs per week, then your right on target. Either or, keep up the good work. You obviously doing something right.

    http://freew67.blogspot.com/
  • Monalisa85
    Monalisa85 Posts: 31 Member
    That goes to show THEIR real colors. There are just some people that cannot say anything nice or encouraging to another. Blow it off cause if you feel good about your progress, that's what counts! And our bodies don't lose at a certain pace even with you doing all the work you're doing. But then you have those times of more loss or more muscle gain and let's not forget more energy! Don't let anyone else rain on your parade.
  • DaneDillinger
    DaneDillinger Posts: 70 Member
    dhakiyya is right- a LOT of people have unrealistic expectations as to how quickly weight "should" be lost. Millions of people watch "The Biggest Loser" every week, so they think that everyone should be losing 11 or so pounds weekly. What these viewers fail to understand is that those contestants work out 6 hours a day and consume only about 1000-1200 calories daily, both of which are unhealthy (hence all the injuries). But how many of the viewers would tune in to watch the contestants lose the weight at a healthy clip, say about 1-2 pounds a week? Each "season" would take about a year and a half to film to see someone lose 140 pounds at 2 pounds a week. Tell him that you got this, and that he is welcome to join you in reality whenever he is ready...
  • melindadunston
    melindadunston Posts: 157
    I have lost a total of 17lbs since the beginning of the year. Not fast but I am in no hurry as long as it slowly comes off I am fine with it. I have also recently started running(this spring). I am doing my first 5k on Sunday and run about 10-15miles per week.

    My question is, if your running 10-15 miles a week, why have you only lost 17 lbs? While they were slightly mean spirited in their comment, they have a point. Now, if you have MFP set to .5 lbs per week, then your right on target. Either or, keep up the good work. You obviously doing something right.

    http://freew67.blogspot.com/

    I just started running in May so I haven't been running 10-15miles a week for 6mths. I assume I will loose more by then...lol I have been running 10-15 miles per week for the past month maybe. I am sorry it's not enough for you as well.

    Everyone else thanks for the encouragement. BTW....besides loosing a little weight. My resting heart rate used to be in the 90's. Now it's in the high 60's or low 70's. Also my bp is very good and I have enough energy now to keep up with my kids. But for some people the weight is all that matter.

    BTW I 15 lbs from my ideal weight. I am far from obese. Just got a little ways to go...
  • melindadunston
    melindadunston Posts: 157
    ^ I think I did that quote thing wrong...lol
  • freew67
    freew67 Posts: 348 Member
    You did put you started running the the spring, hence why only 17 lbs didnt make sence to me. When I jog I burn a crazy amount more then when I was walking. Even only in 30-40 min segments. I never said it wasnt enough, sorry you feel you need to go on the attack. I did put if that was your goal, then keep up the good work.

    Sorry for just asking a question.
  • FlaxMilk
    FlaxMilk Posts: 3,452 Member
    Keep your head up and keep doing what you're doing. Ignore the comments from the peanut gallery. BTW, you're beautiful. I keep looking at your user pic and thinking that Ashley Tisdale joined MFP. :)
  • Lizzym911
    Lizzym911 Posts: 301 Member
    Congrats on the 17 lbs! thats great I've lost 13 and i have a couple friends that are like" you should have lost that the 1st month,it hurts but i don't let it discourage me. i'm losing not gaining and everyone loses at their own bodys rate. People always have advise but what works for one dosent work for someone else.I've learned that already,if i try something and it dosent work i try something else,its all about learning about our own body and what it needs.some people are rude and thoughtless..just know your doing it at your pace and for you! what others think dosent really matter. wish you luck on your continued journey.
  • AZKristi
    AZKristi Posts: 1,801 Member
    Wow, what an idiot.
  • sa11yjane
    sa11yjane Posts: 491 Member
    Don't let the rude comment turn you to food!!! One doesn't have to accept rude and ignorant comments, just mentally put it in a box and give it back to them....And keep up with the running!
  • rhonniema
    rhonniema Posts: 522 Member
    what an @sshole.
    i had someone subliminally say something like that about me on facebook, so I stopped checking in to the gym on facebook and posting my stats with Cardiotrainer.
    Some people are just insensitive.
  • linzee2207
    linzee2207 Posts: 28 Member
    Don't listen to people like that. What matters is you are taking the initiative to get healthy, and you can do that on your own time. Remember you are doing this for yourself, and no one else. 17 lbs is amazing! don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Whoever said that is obviously jealous or just a b*tch. Keep it up!
  • TheMoxieMama
    TheMoxieMama Posts: 17 Member
    I've been "skinny" and I've been overweight, and I've been on the road between the two. At every point I've encountered the Brain Cell Challenged and The Clueless. There is no escaping them, but you can ignore them. (Though often I've succumbed to the temptation to respond with a snappy comeback or two) And unfriend them.
  • candicejn
    candicejn Posts: 458 Member
    Some people have no filters. Ignore the haters!
  • jakidb
    jakidb Posts: 1,010 Member
    Sometimes ppl don't realize they are being offensive; you continue doing what you're doing at the pace you're doing it at. That's what counts; keep up the good work!

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