What do you say to naysayers?
Quinnstinct
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I know Paleo is gaining popularity but there are still people (who don't really know anything about the diet) that love to make negative claims about it that are broad and somewhat false. I usually don't bother to argue with people about diets because EVERYONE has an opinion, but the anti-paleo people annoy me for some reason. What do you say to those people in that situation?
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I ignore them and let the results speak for themselves.0
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If they're actually "naysaying", there's nothing you can say. If they're just incredulous and/or ignorant of the subject, then I just try to explain it. I'm not good at it, though.
In the end, I just think, "Screw 'em. I lost 140lbs while eating 2-4lbs of bacon a week. I know what works. Who cares what they think?"0 -
I generally tell them how good I felt and how my skin/mood/sleep/weight improved when it's one on one but this is from a message board I'm on where a group is talking about Paleo and people are asking good questions then someone comes along posting articles about how it's not a good way of eating so I'd like to be able to gently but correctly counter.0
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All I'd have to do is take off my shirt.0
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exactly - I take off my shirt THEN pull out my bloodwork and say, show me yours!0
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Honestly, it's tough. Some people I ignore, others I just say, "I'm insulin resistant and am trying to keep my sugar down." I feel like that's vague enough of a response. Most people, however, don't know I'm paleo and I don't advertise it.0
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I can't wait until my body is proof!0
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I've done my research.
My doctors know, and are monitoring my health improvements.
You can see the test results which I printed out from health plan website.
You can see the difference in my appearance.
No more nighttime incontinence.
If I can gladly cut two food groups from my diet--I DESERVE bacon and butter!0 -
I'm one of those anal retentive people that has to correct those that equate it with Atkins. Yes, Atkins is pretty bad for you. Yes, this is different. Let me explain how.0
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My body isn't proof - yet, so I just tell people I'm diabetic (which I am), and they leave it alone. I also have the PB food pyramid posted at my desk, so that I can point to it when the office folk offers me bagels and donuts.0
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I like real food. Simple as that. As someone else had stated, I normally don't bring up that I follow a paleo lifestyle, but if it becomes necessary I will be sure to let people know that I do not eat dairy or grains as I am intolerant of them.0
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I just don't talk about it. People who eat at my house eat what I eat. I don't bring in anything special (for them at least), and I don't worry about not having bread on the table. Your body is your problem, theirs is their problem. Just put in headphones and pretend they don't exist.0
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I lost weight eating bacon, steak, and butter... BAM! : )0
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Exactly .... although I've had folks look at me odd when I ordered a ribeye, double veggies, no potato, a side of bacon and some butter ... which I proceed to put on the steak. All of which I enjoy with a glass of red wine. As they are shaking their heads, I mention that I've lost 30 lbs eating like that. And then we move on.I lost weight eating bacon, steak, and butter... BAM! : )0 -
And frankly, I think these people who believe you have to cut out fat and beef from your diet, that you have to live on a bunch of food only fit for getting cattle ready for slaughter, are just a bunch of puritans and they LIKE to suffer with crappy tasting food.
Exactly .... although I've had folks look at me odd when I ordered a ribeye, double veggies, no potato, a side of bacon and some butter ... which I proceed to put on the steak. All of which I enjoy with a glass of red wine. As they are shaking their heads, I mention that I've lost 30 lbs eating like that. And then we move on.I lost weight eating bacon, steak, and butter... BAM! : )0 -
Haters are gonna hate! If someone comes back at me negatively with anything in life my standard come back 'I'm sorry you feel that way' and walk away. Most people don't know how to react to that so It usually puts a quick stop to their negative comments. Naysayers in general are toxic people.0
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I avoid them. People I know don't give me crap about it, and random people on the internet (like the rest of the MFP forums, ha!), their opinions mean less than nothing to me. Whatevs, yo.0
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ribeye, double veggies, no potato, a side of bacon and some butter ... which I proceed to put on the steak. All of which I enjoy with a glass of red wine
That sounds EXACTLY like my order at a restaurant.0 -
ribeye, double veggies, no potato, a side of bacon and some butter ... which I proceed to put on the steak. All of which I enjoy with a glass of red wine
That sounds EXACTLY like my order at a restaurant.
Isn't it GRAND ?!!
I'm doing 60% fat this week. Last night I had to go take a few spoonfuls of bacon grease. Tonight I'll have pecans!0 -
I usually say something like I've given up processed foods with ingredients I can't pronounce. I might even throw out that I'm diabetic and have improved my blood sugar numbers to near normal levels WITHOUT drugs!0
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Ha! Excellent timing on this post. Sisson's blog entry today:
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/how-to-overcome-the-naysayers-in-your-life/#axzz2aQqjZnKi
I immediately thought of this thread when i saw it just now.0 -
I have been off the plan but still admire the principles and continue to work towards things. I normally will point people asking questions to this group to get info. There are some people you just can't talk to. They are hardcore about every thing except what they know. Please don't send them to this group. I just ignore them.0
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I generally tell them how good I felt and how my skin/mood/sleep/weight improved when it's one on one but this is from a message board I'm on where a group is talking about Paleo and people are asking good questions then someone comes along posting articles about how it's not a good way of eating so I'd like to be able to gently but correctly counter.
Do you have some example articles? I know Dr. Cordain has explicitly addressed a few, including one site's "diet rating" section. Sometimes that helps. You can also address the specific points in the article (ie - Paleo =/= Atkins, gluten-free diet =/= fake-wheat, etc).0 -
I usually say some version of the following...
1. I have not cut out any foods that are necessary for healthy human survival. (This is in response to those people that say, "its not healthy to eliminate entire food groups")
2. I feel better/sleep better/look better/have more energy/digest better/insert a million reasons here. (This is in response to the "why" or "its not healthy")
3. Thats great that grains/dairy/legumes/soy/sugary crap don't make you feel bad, but they seem to upset my system. I indulge once in a while, but when I do regularly, I see ______ health problems surface. Even when health problems do not surface, I feel better when I eat less of those, and more vegetables/meats (This is response to people that say, "There's nothing wrong with hummus/soy sauce/tofu/a cookie/yogurt/whatever else" - I find that they usually are saying this because they are defensive - they might think you are trying to insult their diet)
4. I eat a huge variety of delicious, interesting meals and I never feel deprived. (This is in response to "Don't you get tired of steak and salad?" or "Why don't you have a little fun, indulge a little")0 -
I tell them I have a food allergy. When I eat that food my butt swells up. Lol0
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I love never feeling guilty about what I eat or feeling I shouldn't eat despite being hungry. Couldn't say that pre-paleo.0
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I don't say anything. I punch them in the face. After all, we are totally trying to emulate cavemen, right????
(I don't really punch them in the face, but those who hear my story and then dismiss/ridicule my experience-yeah I wanna go all cavewoman on them! There are lots of those goofballs here on MFP-lucky for them they are behind a computer which gives them licence to be rude and condescending without any consequences.)0 -
I just say, "ok then don't eat paleo".0
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Exactly .... although I've had folks look at me odd when I ordered a ribeye, double veggies, no potato, a side of bacon and some butter ... which I proceed to put on the steak. All of which I enjoy with a glass of red wine. As they are shaking their heads, I mention that I've lost 30 lbs eating like that. And then we move on.I lost weight eating bacon, steak, and butter... BAM! : )
Omg....this just made me so hungry. Gahh. lol0
