"Counting calories is sad"...

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  • uconnwinsnc1
    uconnwinsnc1 Posts: 902 Member
    Bang him mom when you reach your goal weight, then tell him that she didn't think it was sad.
  • Everyone I've told about MFP has ended up joining. None of them log in anymore.
  • I usually just reply with a quip about something they do being equally as "sad". If they get offended I redirect right back to them. Doesn't feel so good, does it? Shut the *kitten* up.

    I've never had anyone comment on the fact I count calories, though.
  • jessiruthica
    jessiruthica Posts: 412 Member
    When it comes to negativity, all you can really do is ignore ignore ignore.

    Or throw poo. You can always throw poo.

    It's good to have this as an option.
  • CupcakeCrusoe
    CupcakeCrusoe Posts: 1,440 Member
    My reply in the past has been along the lines of: "You know what's sad? I used to weigh 217 lbs." Watching that sink in is amazing.
  • tiptoethruthetulips
    tiptoethruthetulips Posts: 3,372 Member
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    You sure they are a friend?

    Semi-certain. He's known for annoying everyone to the point of murder.

    Knowing what he is like, why would you give any credence to what he says?

    Pick you battles, let this one go, it isn't worth caring about.

  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    Option 1:
    annoying friend "that's so sad"
    .... look up slowly.

    slow blink.

    you: "so are you- but I keep you around anyway"

    look back down.

    Option 2:
    annoying friend "that's so sad"

    >don't look up keep doing what you're doing<
    I fail to see how my actions should illecit any emotion from you what so ever- for all you know I could have been playing candy crush- some how that would have been a more efficient and joyful use of my time???/


    Option 3:
    annoying friend "that's so sad"
    Look up sharply with crazy wide eyes and whisper- looking nervously left and right

    But the numbers- the numberss... they speak to me!!!! ssshhhshhhhhs can't you hear them?????


    Option 4:
    RKO out of no where?
  • TossaBeanBag
    TossaBeanBag Posts: 458 Member
    I would probably hit him in the throat and, as he gasped for air, tell him that I bet it sucks more to be him, now. But, that's just me.
  • wolfsbayne
    wolfsbayne Posts: 3,116 Member
    My son uses it for tracking his calories and he's in a bulk. He wants to make sure he gets at least 3000 calories a day.

    Some people....
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I'd ask him if he really thought that losing weight would be all unicorns and rainbows. I don't think anyone is happy about having to do it, but you got to do what you got to do.
  • I'd say, "when I want to look like you, I'll eat like you". I have said this to "friends" and I'm sure I will say it again.
  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    ericalyn73 wrote: »
    I'd say, "when I want to look like you, I'll eat like you". I have said this to "friends" and I'm sure I will say it again.

    I would say that but he has scoliosis, so it'd be a bit awkward. I guess he is fairly round though.
  • newjeanbean
    newjeanbean Posts: 30 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    Option 1:
    annoying friend "that's so sad"
    .... look up slowly.

    slow blink.

    you: "so are you- but I keep you around anyway"

    look back down.

    Option 2:
    annoying friend "that's so sad"

    >don't look up keep doing what you're doing<
    I fail to see how my actions should illecit any emotion from you what so ever- for all you know I could have been playing candy crush- some how that would have been a more efficient and joyful use of my time???/


    Option 3:
    annoying friend "that's so sad"
    Look up sharply with crazy wide eyes and whisper- looking nervously left and right

    But the numbers- the numberss... they speak to me!!!! ssshhhshhhhhs can't you hear them?????


    Hahahahah, yes, this is perfect :-D I like #1
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    Option 1:
    annoying friend "that's so sad"
    .... look up slowly.

    slow blink.

    you: "so are you- but I keep you around anyway"

    look back down.

    Option 2:
    annoying friend "that's so sad"

    >don't look up keep doing what you're doing<
    I fail to see how my actions should illecit any emotion from you what so ever- for all you know I could have been playing candy crush- some how that would have been a more efficient and joyful use of my time???/


    Option 3:
    annoying friend "that's so sad"
    Look up sharply with crazy wide eyes and whisper- looking nervously left and right

    But the numbers- the numberss... they speak to me!!!! ssshhhshhhhhs can't you hear them?????


    Option 4:
    RKO out of no where?

    yes- RKO of of no where- or a throat punch.



    Option 5
    annoying person "that's so sad"

    ... heavy silence

    You < oh I'm sorry- i couldn't hear you over the sound of how awesome I am>



    I like the that's so sad?... you mean- like your face.

    that's a good one.

    You're mom jokes are ALWAYS funny.

    Anything that reverts back to my fabulous a@@ is usually something I go to as well.

    Snark isn't nice- but it usually shuts up ignorant people who don't know when to just keep their opinions to themselves when they weren't asked for in the first place.

    Snark first- actual explanations can be saved for people who actually are curious and give a flying fk.
  • sullengirl78
    sullengirl78 Posts: 36 Member
    Bang him mom when you reach your goal weight, then tell him that she didn't think it was sad.

    Sounds good to me
  • maoribadger
    maoribadger Posts: 1,837 Member
    edited November 2014


    Or throw poo. You can always throw poo.


    I am finding myself saying this in an exaggerated british accent ala chimps from Madagascar.

  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member

    Or throw poo. You can always throw poo.


    I am finding myself saying this in an exaggerated british accent ala chimps from Madagascar.

    that's the only way to say it really.
  • Sharon_C
    Sharon_C Posts: 2,132 Member
    My mother gave me a handy come back when people say crazy thing. Give a confused look and say "I'm sorry but could you repeat that because I can't believe you would have said anything so rude so I must have misheard you"

    This is awesome and perfect! I <3 your mother

  • Catter_05
    Catter_05 Posts: 155 Member
    Yup. It's how I feel when folks here tell other dieters that they're "wrong", being silly, making things too complicated.... for choosing something other than calorie counting. It's rude. I like mfletcher's mom's comeback above.

    So true! My friends are generally really supportive of me. They always say that they are glad they don't have to do it though.
  • lilyann001
    lilyann001 Posts: 75 Member
    Counting calories is not sad. You know what's sad? Firefly got ONE season. That's sad.

    Your friend needs to sort out his priorities.

    Yes!!!
  • burnsgene42
    burnsgene42 Posts: 102 Member
    The calories are there , whether you (or he) counts them or not.
    Keeping track of what one eats in a country of unhealthy overweight & overeaters doesn't sound "sad" to me at all. It sounds Smart.
    If he's really a good friend , Oh well , then we accept friends along with all their warts and blemishes (and thoughtless remarks). If he's just another workplace troll looking to rattle someone else's cage for his own entertainment , I'd say stay away from him as much as possible.
  • LOL, instead of saying counting calories, I would say that I use MFP to help me stay healthy.

    Don't bother. move on. be you. look down to ignorance
  • JeffInJax
    JeffInJax Posts: 232 Member
    Last time it happened to me was at work from a male coworker who said counting calories is stupid and obsessive, so I said "Compared to what? Looking down and not seeing anything past your stomach?" He got defensive cause he has a huge gut but never brought it up again.
  • SingRunTing
    SingRunTing Posts: 2,604 Member
    My brother-in-law saw me weighing my food one day and asked me if I was "going to weigh for a few months to understand portion sizes, then stop". He was shocked when I said I had no intention of stopping. I said "why would I stop? It only takes me a few extra seconds when dishing it onto my plate."
  • JeffInJax
    JeffInJax Posts: 232 Member
    My brother-in-law saw me weighing my food one day and asked me if I was "going to weigh for a few months to understand portion sizes, then stop". He was shocked when I said I had no intention of stopping. I said "why would I stop? It only takes me a few extra seconds when dishing it onto my plate."

    I think this is what people do not realize. When you count calories, there is something in people that lead them to believe its an extra hour of work a day doing it. I tell people especially if you don't have new meals every single day it ends up taking a few minutes at most to log everything.
  • _lyndseybrooke_
    _lyndseybrooke_ Posts: 2,561 Member
    edited November 2014
    If this "friend" was in worse shape than I'm in, I'd probably say something bitchy like, "You may find it sad, but it's why I look like this and you look like that, so I think I'll keep doing it." If they are going to be rude, I'll happily be rude right back.
  • snowflake930
    snowflake930 Posts: 2,188 Member
    A very uneducated response, IMHO.
    Knowing the number of calories you are actually taking in, is so helpful to many of us in losing, or managing our weight.
    Keep up the great work! Seeing the results will make this guy humble (maybe).
  • in_the_stars
    in_the_stars Posts: 1,395 Member
    Will becoming irate be productive or beneficial to you? Him?

    As much as I dislike any mention of Jacobson's CSPI, I'm posting this link as an example. Many people do not count calories.

    http://usat.ly/1wdM9pn
  • becky10rp
    becky10rp Posts: 573 Member
    I think my response would be 'yes, I'm sad every morning I put my size 2 pants on......'!
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    IT IS SAD!!!!, and that's my personal opinion.