Are you a food nazi?
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I think you might have meant you see it in terms of good or bad for you and not as a judgmental thing of the person.
This, exactly.0 -
Yes, because I am trying to help educate others in my life who I know ostensibly want to eat healthy, but will never do the research on their own or practice healthy eating habits that are more complicated than "eat this, don't eat that".
For instance, I was eating homemade ice cream (100 calories a 1/2 cup, made with greek yogurt and pudding - YUM) how much they scooped out. They said "oh, about 1/2 cup". The previous day I had measured 1 cup exactly and ate that - this was at LEAST that big - probably 1.5 - 2 cups. So I told them that - they might have been annoyed, but if you think 2 cups = 1/2 cup and plan to eyeball your food, you are in need of a serious wake up call.0 -
I honestly don't think anyone who eats a full sized muffin is under the impression it is a low calorie, healthy choice. It could be that they are having a small cheat in an otherwise healthy diet.
I know people who eat a giant muffin, and honestly think it is 150-200 calories...0 -
Similar to the post I responded to this morning about judging what is in other people's grocery carts -- no, I do not have the time to give a crap what other people choose to eat -- I don't have the the mental space to dedicate to people I don't know -- I worry about me and my family. Period.0
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thisIt's bad since you are simply equating calories with a food being good or bad which is silly
^This. And making a judgement on someone else's choices when you have no clue of their circumstances and calorific (never mind nutritional) needs.0 -
No, I'm not a food nazi. I honestly don't care what anyone else eats.
I just keep rockin' my own nutrition plan and enjoying seeing the fat & inches melt away.0 -
Only my son's or my mom's if she asks me.0
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No, I could care less about what other people chose to eat. I obsess about my own calories enough.0
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Do you find yourself mentally calculating others's calories?
We went out to Baker's Square for lunch yesterday (no, I didn't have any pie) and I overheard a woman ordering:
"Egg white omelette" -- good
"Muffin" -- bad
"Bran muffin" -- slightly redeemed, but still high in fat and calories, not worth it
"Side of fruit" -- good
Part of me is thinking "you are going overboard with this calorie counting business".
Another part of me is thinking "it's good that you are becoming more and more aware of nutrition and are able to make healthier choices".
It's bad since you are simply equating calories with a food being good or bad which is silly
No, I should clarify that I am also taking into account nutritional content.
Then why is an egg white omelet good, when the whites alone have less nutrition than a whole egg?
It's higher not only in calories but also in cholesterol and she didn't have your lean muscle mass to work it off.
You can eat a much different diet than an older woman.
But true, I don't know her HDL/LDL ratio.
I am 'older' and see no problems with ordering a muffin. In fact, I am chowing down on cheesecake as I type this. It fits in with my goals perfectly.0 -
Guess it's good to recognize what you don't think you should eat yourself. If that was your intent, that's not a big deal. But if you're judging the woman because you think she's eating ridiculously, that's silly and judgmental.
Also, everyone has different ideas about diet and exercise. Some people may still be losing weight eating the same breakfast as that lady. Everyone has their own preferences, and they have a right to their preferences. Myself, I'm not on a diet, per se. I'm just changing lifestyle habits and exercising portion control.0 -
Do you find yourself mentally calculating others's calories?
We went out to Baker's Square for lunch yesterday (no, I didn't have any pie) and I overheard a woman ordering:
"Egg white omelette" -- good
"Muffin" -- bad
"Bran muffin" -- slightly redeemed, but still high in fat and calories, not worth it
"Side of fruit" -- good
Part of me is thinking "you are going overboard with this calorie counting business".
Another part of me is thinking "it's good that you are becoming more and more aware of nutrition and are able to make healthier choices".
It's bad since you are simply equating calories with a food being good or bad which is silly
No, I should clarify that I am also taking into account nutritional content.
Then why is an egg white omelet good, when the whites alone have less nutrition than a whole egg?
It's higher not only in calories but also in cholesterol and she didn't have your lean muscle mass to work it off.
You can eat a much different diet than an older woman.
But true, I don't know her HDL/LDL ratio.
I am 'older' and see no problems with ordering a muffin. In fact, I am chowing down on cheesecake as I type this. It fits in with my goals perfectly.
Is your goal to get fat? Cause cheesecake has dairy and sugar and those things make you fat0 -
I didn't get a judgemental vibe from your original post, and it is a good thing that you are becoming more aware of nutrition and healthy choices! LOL, calm down everyone!0
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Do you find yourself mentally calculating others's calories?
We went out to Baker's Square for lunch yesterday (no, I didn't have any pie) and I overheard a woman ordering:
"Egg white omelette" -- good
"Muffin" -- bad
"Bran muffin" -- slightly redeemed, but still high in fat and calories, not worth it
"Side of fruit" -- good
Part of me is thinking "you are going overboard with this calorie counting business".
Another part of me is thinking "it's good that you are becoming more and more aware of nutrition and are able to make healthier choices".
It's bad since you are simply equating calories with a food being good or bad which is silly
No, I should clarify that I am also taking into account nutritional content.
Then why is an egg white omelet good, when the whites alone have less nutrition than a whole egg?
It's higher not only in calories but also in cholesterol and she didn't have your lean muscle mass to work it off.
You can eat a much different diet than an older woman.
But true, I don't know her HDL/LDL ratio.
I am 'older' and see no problems with ordering a muffin. In fact, I am chowing down on cheesecake as I type this. It fits in with my goals perfectly.
Is your goal to get fat? Cause cheesecake has dairy and sugar and those things make you fat
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Is your goal to get fat? Cause cheesecake has dairy and sugar and those things make you fat
Really. :noway: I love cheesecake, and the most I've ever weighed is 175 lbs, and that was 9 months pregnant. Nothing wrong with things in moderation.0 -
I'll derail my own post.
Who ever invented the phrase "butt hurt"?
Always best to derail your own thread, before someone does it for you.
And - http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/butthurt0 -
Do you find yourself mentally calculating others's calories?
We went out to Baker's Square for lunch yesterday (no, I didn't have any pie) and I overheard a woman ordering:
"Egg white omelette" -- good
"Muffin" -- bad
"Bran muffin" -- slightly redeemed, but still high in fat and calories, not worth it
"Side of fruit" -- good
Part of me is thinking "you are going overboard with this calorie counting business".
Another part of me is thinking "it's good that you are becoming more and more aware of nutrition and are able to make healthier choices".
I get where you are coming from. when I am at the supermarket I watch what other people are taking from their shopping trolleys and I try to guess the calories and nutritional value.
sometimes I think wow I should have got some of that too, then other times I think wow glad I don`t buy that stuff any more.
I don`t think the OP is judging others just taking stock of what they feel is good or bad in their view for how they want to eat?
I didn`t read any judging of the other woman, just some calculations as to what the OP deems good/bad?0 -
I don't notice what others eat. I really don't think she was trying to judge someone else. She was just saying that she has food nutrition on the brain and is thinking about it in a new way that she didn't before. The point is that she has made changes and she was excited about that and others just tore her down about it. I think it's great that you are noticing a change in your food choices and becoming aware of those.0
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I often find myself analyzing other strangers' food choices. I try not to be judgemental but it's definitely hard to ignore since I count everything I eat and automatically start guessing other food counts too. Usually its more of me looking at what other people are eating and telling myself... "i cant have that... thats like a days worth of calories..."0
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The only time I 'judge' is when I'm at lunch with someone who says "I soooo need to lose weight" and then proceeds to eat more in one sititng than my entire day of calories allows.0
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It's interesting... the further I get along in this, the less I am concerned with what others eat. Don't get me wrong, if someone wants advice, I will be happy to give it. I do love to help. I have far too much going on in my brain at any time (including: "Damn, I'm hungry, all I want to do is eat this huge plate of food in front of me!!! MMmm. food. food. food") to really keep track of what others eat. I suppose at one time I cared to do so.0
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Yep!
I do this too. I sit and wonder "do these people KNOW how many calories they are consuming???". Especially @ Chili's! I rarely eat there since I've started my calorie counting because it is SO BAD FOR YOU!
I'm not judging them... to each their own. Heck, 3 months ago I was doing the exact same thing.. mindlessly eating whatever I wanted. I'm just curious to know if they would make the same choices if they knew how many calories were in their meal.0 -
Yep!
I do this too. I sit and wonder "do these people KNOW how many calories they are consuming???". Especially @ Chili's! I rarely eat there since I've started my calorie counting because it is SO BAD FOR YOU!
I'm not judging them... to each their own. Heck, 3 months ago I was doing the exact same thing.. mindlessly eating whatever I wanted. I'm just curious to know if they would make the same choices if they knew how many calories were in their meal.
You say you aren't judging, then use words like 'mindless' to describe their behavior.
How do you know they don't know how many calories are in there? I quite frequently tuck into a high calorie meal that I 'paid for' with a hefty workout earlier in the day. If we crossed paths you'd probably think your little 'healthier than thou' thought of "I wonder he'd eat that if he knew how many calories were in there?", and the answer would be "heck yes I would, because I do[/]."0 -
Okay, no judging, just asking:
Would anyone here have a Mountain Dew & bag of chips for lunch?
Meaning that's all you had for lunch.
Why or why not?0 -
Okay, no judging, just asking:
Would anyone here have a Mountain Dew & bag of chips for lunch?
Why or why not?
Bag of chips with lunch, yes (assuming it fitted into my overall day). Mountain Dew - no as I do not like them much.
Why? Why not?0 -
Since you have medical conditions that you have to take into consideration it would be pretty silly to compare your choices to others. I have medical conditions that I control with diet and exercise based on your op you would probably think my diet was horrible and yet I am the healthiest I have ever been and I no longer have to take medications to control my medical issues. Next time you think about anyone elses dietary choices remember that you don't know their situation. Glad you found what works for you but try to keep your eyes on your own plate next time and be proud of YOUR choices because that is all that matters.
Food nazi, not person nazi
The woman was not good or bad
The food was not good FOR ME
That's what I was talking about. You comparing your food choices to other peoples' food choices is silly and judgemental. if it works for you fine, but there is no need to judge anyone elses diet which is what you did in the OP before you did the edit.0 -
I don't think about it. I just order what I want and don't worry about others. What bothers me is how people look at me because I count my own calories. A bunch of us went out for lunch the other day with the kids and I ordered a turkey sandwhich at the deli. I asked that they only put one slice of alpine swiss and four slices of reduced sodium turkey breast on my sandwhich and the girl behind the coundter was so perplexed as to why I would do that....ummmm maybe b/c a deli sandwhich always seems to contain about a pound of meat on it which I see as a waste if I'm not going to eat it all.....We are just so used to gigantic portions everywhere that when somebody wants a normal serving size it's weird or making the other people in the group look bad.0
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Okay, no judging, just asking:
Would anyone here have a Mountain Dew & bag of chips for lunch?
Meaning that's all you had for lunch.
Why or why not?
Nope. Soda makes me feel like crap. And a bag of chips would never fill me up. Eating those two things would leave me hungry and tired, and when I'm both hungry and tired, I turn into the Incredible Hulk which is very inconvenient. It lasts for hours.0 -
Okay, no judging, just asking:
Would anyone here have a Mountain Dew & bag of chips for lunch?
Meaning that's all you had for lunch.
Why or why not?
At the moment, no, because the soda is 'wasted calories' I could spend on something tastier and more satisfying. I might have the chips as a side, but I generally prefer vege sides anyway.
If I get to the point where I'm eating at a surplus to put on some muscle, I may consider the soda as an easy way to add calories to a meal. Even then, though, there are plenty of treat foods that I enjoy more than soda.0 -
Often I check out some of the #cleaneating or #healthyeating hashtags on Instagram and think HOLY MOLY that breakfast must be 900 or more calories! I wonder if that "health conscious" person even realises how big their portion size is?!0
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What kind of chips? If it's Nacho Cheese Doritos, we might have a winner here. Why? Because they're awesome. And years ago I used to drink a lot of Mountain Dew to get me through long nights when I worked at Pizza Hut. I have maybe one or two a year out of nostalgia, and Mountain Dew + Doritos is a good combination.Okay, no judging, just asking:
Would anyone here have a Mountain Dew & bag of chips for lunch?
Meaning that's all you had for lunch.
Why or why not?
If I went with the 1.75 ounce bag, we're only talking 240 calories for the chips plus 170 for the Dew--410 calories total, which would fit into even the 1200-a-day people's goals. Sure, you'd want to hit the protein a little harder at dinner, but a day's macros could be built around that.0
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