Co-Workers trying to sabotage me

I do not work outside the home so I don't really run into this type of thing in the work place... I DID run into it at my grandmother's today. Once my grandmother found out that my sister and I were on a diet... The only thing she wanted to talk about was all the foods we were allowed to have... but loved... and missed. Although I think she was just chatty... and did not mean anything malicious by it... after a few minutes I was over it. I'm a pretty blunt person (I do try to sugar coat things but doesn't always work)... so I simply told her, "Grandma... Shhhhhhh... I don't want to talk about it. It's bad for my motivation. Mission Support Bree.. Sorry, but you fail."... She laughed at me but I think she caught the "hint" because the subject quickly changed... Then I got to hear all about how I wasn't dressed warm enough LOL Always something.

I will admit that I tried to get my message across in a joking manner... My grandmother is a sensitive person. If it continues, I'll up the meanness. Or perhaps upping the bluntness is a better term. I have to get my point across (since I can't avoid her).. I feel that it is crucial to my success. I'm a sarcastic person by nature... but if I try hard enough... I can be polite and blunt at the same time. IMO, that's probably what is needed.

Good luck with this issue at work... and definitely good luck with your goals.. YOU GOT THIS!!!!!!!

Can you have your lunch elsewhere?

Maybe they would like to join? Misery loves company, so I suppose they may be admiring your attitude and commitment and wish they had the same self-control. Maybe they just need a nudge to start their own healthy lifestyle change?

OR... find new lunch buddies, don't let them stand in your way!!

I have to deal with this daily. They watch what I eat, tell me I need to stop dieting, that I look anorexic, and old. It happens daily. The first couple of times, I stood up and said "I smell jealousy." They have continued it, so I am no longer eating with them. People that do not want to change make the worst comments. They are jealous, and unmotivated. They are also heavy. I go somewhere else to eat, or I go out of the office now. Can not handle that on a daily basis.

Ex-Lax brownies. That will show them!

I think you already figured it out - POLITELY tell them. Is there a 'ring-leader' that does most of it? Maybe start by taking them aside and letting them know how you feel. And of course all the same ol' rules apply as if you were talking to a friend/loved one - use words like "I feel" instead of accusatory "you do this" etc..

Not with co-workers but with a specific friend of mine. No matter how many times I tell her that I am eating healthier, trying to lose the couple pounds I gained during the holidays, and don't want to dine out - she'll call me up and ask if I want to go to lunch/dinner or if I am with her a couple of times we've stopped at the grocery store and asks if I want cupcakes and or ice cream. It's never ending. -.- I've learned to say no thank you time and time again because no matter how many times I try to explain, she just doesn't get it.

How about..."hey guys, cut me some slack. This is hard enough without the commentary."

^^This

Another thing is you might want to keep in the back of your mind.... some of them might be jealous of your strength and would rather see you fail just so they can feel better about their own pitiful failed attempts at something that would change their lives.

Don't fault them for their weaknesses, rise above!

Absolutely agree they are jealous you are trying to make a positive change that they probably don't have the balls to do!
They don't want to see you suceed, because making you fail is easier then them making a positive change for themselves.
You need to rise above them, agree with Rhonnie, you need to target the ringleader, if that gets you nowhere I would avoid them, unless you want to take it further, i.e. HR.

I know it seems like a small matter to some people but an organisation should NOT be fostering an unhealthy attitude towards health. They should promote and support you in your journey as it's beneficial to their bottom line and I would hope your current organisation sees it this way. Confide in someone you trust within your organisation who is aware of your organisation's culture and ask them for advice if talking to the ringleader and co leads nowhere.

I am sorry you are being treated this way. I would never discourage anyone who is actively trying to change their life for the better, in fact it's my job within my organisation to motivate people such as yourself *hence my passion here* & it’s hard to motivate middle age men so if I learnt others were discouraging I would do something about it quick smart!

Good luck with your journey!

Wow...some people can go so low to try to hurt others or see them fail. Just hold your head high, Hon. I remember the first time I ever did a diet, I was doing awesome, but then I noticed that my now ex would always come home and say, "Hey, are you still on your diet?" That's it...that's all he could get out after a night of drinking. I found out that all his buddies at his work had a bet going on how soon I would fail the diet. These were all guys I've known for quite a while. It hurt me, so I went back into depressive eating. They won... But now, all I'm saying is 'To hell with everyone else!' I know that I am strong enough to overcome my eating/weight problem. I know you are as well...I've seen your progress and your posts. You are dedicated to this. Stay strong and prove them wrong!

Ignore them. The novelty of having something new to jibe someone about will wear off when they don't get a reaction.

Tell them they better be nice or your MFP friend will come beat em up

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"Hey man, I am all for joking around, but I am trying to save my life here. Could you please knock it off"

I like this one. Its not nasty and to the point. Just say it with a friendly but serious attitude otherwise they might just take it as a joke.

this has been happening to me alot lately, i almost wish i would have just kept my mouth shut about my goals. Now everyone is a nutritionsit and personal trainer full of awful advice. But i wont let it discourage me. Ill let the lbs i drop do all the talking, you shoudl do the same. Good luck