dumb questions people that don't workout ask you

Gman1973
Gman1973 Posts: 103
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So I know I'm not the only one that people ask crazy fitness questions to. This happened just this morning

Guy says to me at gym "I been working out for 6 months and don't look anything like you.......you got to be on steroids. Hook me up.

My reply "no dumbass I been lifting almost every day for over 8 years. It's called hard work"

OK your turn
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  • trojan_bb
    trojan_bb Posts: 699 Member
    When my extended family sees me eating carbs or junk or pasta or pretty much any delicious food "oh, you must be taking a break from your diet right now?"

    No. This is my diet.
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    "Are you supposed to be eating that?"

    "Aren't you worried about looking like a guy?"
  • runnergirl0721
    runnergirl0721 Posts: 2,289 Member
    My favorite.. "How do you run?!"

    My answer.. "Well, i put one foot in front of the other, kind of like walkng..but a lot faster"
  • scrapalooza
    scrapalooza Posts: 335 Member
    "I could never do what you're doing, I like food too much."

    Face palm
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    " How do you find time"

    "are you supposed to be eating that"

    "why are you counting calories"

    "how much can you lift" (yes- completely void of context"

    "dude- what gym do you lift at"

    I have (to date) not received the
    "are you on steroids?"

    or careless whispers of lesbian-ism.

    But if my plan holds steady- those two should be on the horizon by next year.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    Not really questions, but:

    "It's too hot to be walking outside right now." (Yes, it's in the 90s over here. So what.)

    In a few months it'll be,

    "It's too cold to be walking outside right now."
  • kshadows
    kshadows Posts: 1,315 Member
    "Where do you find the time??"

    is my favorite. Seriously?!
  • MissHolidayGolightly
    MissHolidayGolightly Posts: 857 Member
    "Oh you like lifting, why don't you do crossfit?"
    "I like my progressive loading program just fine."
    "Oh well be careful you don't hurt yourself."
    :huh:
  • Commander_Keen
    Commander_Keen Posts: 1,179 Member
    When my extended family sees me eating carbs or junk or pasta or pretty much any delicious food "oh, you must be taking a break from your diet right now?"

    No. This is my diet.

    So I don't know if that is such a bad question or statement.. I had a friend (female) where she and her boyfriend are body builders.
    and after the show they ate pizza and pasta.. as to opposed to before the shows they ate like rabbits ( her words, Salads and proteins and little to no carbs.)
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    lol
    touches a bar ball
    works hard
    = are you one of those crossfitters?

    rageragerage
  • Commander_Keen
    Commander_Keen Posts: 1,179 Member
    " How do you find time"

    "are you supposed to be eating that"

    "why are you counting calories"

    "how much can you lift" (yes- completely void of context"

    "dude- what gym do you lift at"

    I have (to date) not received the
    "are you on steroids?"

    or careless whispers of lesbian-ism.

    But if my plan holds steady- those two should be on the horizon by next year.

    Some of these questions aren't' so bad.. how does one find the time.?
  • MissHolidayGolightly
    MissHolidayGolightly Posts: 857 Member

    "how much can you lift" (yes- completely void of context"

    "200 pounds"
  • dMonster01
    dMonster01 Posts: 214 Member
    "Why are you running? You don't need to lose any weight."
  • _crafty_
    _crafty_ Posts: 1,682 Member
    them - "what kind of weights do you lift?"
    me - "the heavy ones"
  • MissHolidayGolightly
    MissHolidayGolightly Posts: 857 Member
    "Squats are bad for your knees; deadlifts are bad for your back." So bench press must be bad for my boobs?
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    Do you have a dollar?







    "For those who read this and get riled up, it's sarcasm."
  • AllOutof_Bubblegum
    AllOutof_Bubblegum Posts: 3,646 Member
    "So when are you going to be done working out and going to the gym?"

    Um...never?

    And

    "When are you going to start eating 'normal' again?"

    as soon as I want to look like you, I'll eat like you. :laugh:
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    How much can you bench?
  • superfox12082
    superfox12082 Posts: 512 Member
    My favorite.. "How do you run?!"

    My answer.. "Well, i put one foot in front of the other, kind of like walkng..but a lot faster"

    This is my favorite. :noway:
  • dawnmcneil10
    dawnmcneil10 Posts: 638 Member
    My favorite.. "How do you run?!"

    My answer.. "Well, i put one foot in front of the other, kind of like walkng..but a lot faster"

    LMAO I've said this exact same thing multiple times. They tend to get a little irritated too like you're lying to them.
  • AllOutof_Bubblegum
    AllOutof_Bubblegum Posts: 3,646 Member
    Also, the last time I saw my MiL, (who has tried every crash, fad and gimmick diet out there; everything BUT eating at a reasonable deficit) she asked "what my secret" was. Yes, she really went there.
  • giggitygoo
    giggitygoo Posts: 1,978 Member
    I get more unsolicited advice than questions. I guess people assume I am just starting out because I'm not "muscular"

    "Don't go too heavy with the squats, you will break your spine"
    "Don't bench press, you will lose your boobs"
    "You legs will get huge"

    etc....etc....etc...
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    Does your husband think you look attractive "like that"?

    How do you have time "for that"?
  • Live_To_Win
    Live_To_Win Posts: 340 Member
    "Are you allowed to eat that on your diet?" Um no, as I am not on a diet. I eat whatever I want in moderation
  • jacklis
    jacklis Posts: 280 Member
    "so how much can you lift?"

    I don't mind answering I just find it sounds kind of snotty and like I'm trying to avoid the question when I answer because my answer is "depends on what lift I'm doing... if it's a front squat it's x amount if it's a back squat it's x amount, deadlift, snatch, clean, clean + jerk..."

    usually they either roll their eyes or their eyes glaze over... whatever -you asked.
  • headofphat
    headofphat Posts: 1,597 Member
    "Is that a weight bar in your pants?"
  • MissHolidayGolightly
    MissHolidayGolightly Posts: 857 Member
    I get more unsolicited advice than questions. I guess people assume I am just starting out because I'm not "muscular"

    "Don't go too heavy with the squats, you will break your spine"
    "Don't bench press, you will lose your boobs"
    "You legs will get huge"

    etc....etc....etc...

    Aha! So benching is bad for your boobs :-)
  • Derpes
    Derpes Posts: 2,033 Member
    I hate when people look at me like I am crazy when I tell them that I lost weight from calorie counting.
  • gelar93
    gelar93 Posts: 160
    "Why are working out? You don't need to lose weight."


    and I swear I literally heard the following:

    "I don't like to run because it will make my calves bigger."


    WTF?? No it's your ****ing fat making your calves big
  • melmelw80
    melmelw80 Posts: 352 Member
    "I wish I could lose weight like you...so fast..."

    You can...get off your *kitten*...stop eating crap and drink water. No magic pills!

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