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  • Ang108
    Ang108 Posts: 1,711 Member
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    I've heard from a couple people that I'm not losing fast enough. I'm averaging 1.5 pounds a week, and have lost almost 20 in the last 3 months. It makes me so angry to hear that I should have lost more for all the effort I'm putting in, or I eat too much or should eat 1200 max, cut everything out and go cardio crazy. I think my favorite is when someone they know lost 20 pounds in the first month doing xyz, I should try it. I'm not hangry, I eat min 1500 calories, usually more like 1800-2000. Workout 4 or 5 days a week. Why are people such know-it-all @ssholes?

    What should I say to them except to quote the dude " Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man."

    I would look at them ...very slowly....from head to toe and back again and then ask " and how many pounds are you losing a week ? ".
    I think that might shut up most of them.
    I do however wonder why people say things like that. In over a year of doing MFP I have never spoken to anyone about it ( except my closest friend ) and especially not at work and no one has so far made any comments, or told me what to do, And it's not because with a 50 pound loss nobody has noticed. If you talk about weight loss, it's like an invitation for people to say whatever they feel like.
  • BillRicks1
    BillRicks1 Posts: 473 Member
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    Look at them and say "Opinions are like azzholes, everyone has one and no one wants to hear yours! Thank you for your concern."
  • silverstarrlyte
    silverstarrlyte Posts: 83 Member
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    Pffft. don't worry about these people. If your happy then that is all that matters. you are progressing at a healthy rate. Keep on keeping on!
  • Erika44095
    Erika44095 Posts: 9 Member
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    I'm losing it in a way that works for me & will provide lifetime results, not just quick results. And heck, I didn't put on the weight in all just one month, so why should I lose it in one month?
  • AmyG1982
    AmyG1982 Posts: 1,040 Member
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    "Well I could also do speed or meth and lose a ton. Or how about I stop eating all together?? I'm losing weight, I'm being healthy and I'm happy. Shouldn't you just be happy for me too?"
  • _KitKat_
    _KitKat_ Posts: 1,066 Member
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    F***or Piss off, works wonders. Anyone insulting your efforts is toxic and no need to play nice.
  • whitebalance
    whitebalance Posts: 1,654 Member
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    "Thanks for the suggestions! Hey, how has your week been?"
    When I get unsolicited crap advice, the thing that makes it stop the fastest is to just change the subject. By inserting themselves into my situation, they seem to be searching for a spotlight -- so I hand one over and we move one. What can I say, it works. Good luck. :flowerforyou:
  • jimbmc
    jimbmc Posts: 83 Member
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    I've heard from a couple people that I'm not losing fast enough. I'm averaging 1.5 pounds a week, and have lost almost 20 in the last 3 months. It makes me so angry to hear that I should have lost more for all the effort I'm putting in, or I eat too much or should eat 1200 max, cut everything out and go cardio crazy. I think my favorite is when someone they know lost 20 pounds in the first month doing xyz, I should try it. I'm not hangry, I eat min 1500 calories, usually more like 1800-2000. Workout 4 or 5 days a week. Why are people such know-it-all @ssholes?

    What should I say to them except to quote the dude " Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man."

    You know what I would do? I would invite them to join you for a month. Show them how much commitment it takes.

    Get them to record and weigh everything they eat, stick to a plan, get them to work out, assess there own performance, check their weigh-in's etc etc etc.

    Then I'm sure they will appreciate just how much effort you are putting into it.

    Chances are, they will decline the offer. :P You can remind them of that, each time they try to make a comment in the future ;P
  • MysteriousMerlin
    MysteriousMerlin Posts: 2,270 Member
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    Better yet stop discussing the weight loss / calorie counting specifics with them.

    Thiiiiis...unfortunately, that may mean you can't discuss your efforts, struggles or successes with certain people close to you. Stick to those who are supportive.
  • sloth3toes
    sloth3toes Posts: 2,212 Member
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    Ya? Well, *kitten* You. How 'bout that?

    That's my favorite.
  • liekewheeless
    liekewheeless Posts: 416 Member
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    Do you know the story of the tortuous and the hare.
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,065 Member
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  • Booksandbeaches
    Booksandbeaches Posts: 1,791 Member
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    TL;DR

    Why do you have to justify your rate of loss to anyone?

    Don't open yourself up to these kinds of personal attacks. Don't explain or justify. Give them a cool stare and change the topic. Far better than giving a rambling explanation of your weightloss goals.
  • mikeyboy
    mikeyboy Posts: 1,057 Member
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    "That is great advice... now I'm going to talk to someone with a clue" Then throat punch them.
  • jedwards7425
    jedwards7425 Posts: 38 Member
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    I vote for a swift kick to the crotch.

    I find a nice "throat punch" shuts people up pretty well!
  • annsurely
    annsurely Posts: 2 Member
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    I love the Miss Manners approach ..."Why on earth would you think that's an appropriate question/comment?" The key is to deliver this with a gently baffled look on your face. You can't imagine why they'd be so crass, surely it must be that you misheard their words!

    Failing that, the neck punch, which Miss Manners also endorses.
  • SymphonynSonata
    SymphonynSonata Posts: 533 Member
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    "Yeah, it's taking forever. I'm so happy you brought this up, I didn't want to be rude but i noticed your pants are getting tighter and you're looking a bit heavier. We could go to the gym before it gets out of hand. You seem pretty expert so losing those 30lbs should be super quick!"

    Especially if they are thin.
  • Amplifiedx11
    Amplifiedx11 Posts: 15 Member
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    "What should I say to them except to quote the dude " Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man."

    Jumping in late, so somebody might have already picked this up... but...

    Nice Big Lebowski reference!
  • lemonlionheart
    lemonlionheart Posts: 580 Member
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    I've heard from a couple people that I'm not losing fast enough. I'm averaging 1.5 pounds a week, and have lost almost 20 in the last 3 months. It makes me so angry to hear that I should have lost more for all the effort I'm putting in, or I eat too much or should eat 1200 max, cut everything out and go cardio crazy. I think my favorite is when someone they know lost 20 pounds in the first month doing xyz, I should try it. I'm not hangry, I eat min 1500 calories, usually more like 1800-2000. Workout 4 or 5 days a week. Why are people such know-it-all @ssholes?

    What should I say to them except to quote the dude " Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man."

    I'd just look at them like they were crazy and be like 'oh... I didn't realise it was a race? My bad' Or just laugh and talk about how sorry you feel for people who think they have to eat 1200 calories to lose weight :P
  • sidegrinder
    sidegrinder Posts: 28 Member
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    Obviously you're not a golfer.

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