Things people say that drive you nuts!
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I hate hearing that people want to "tone up" and not "bulk up" as if using 10lbs weights is going to get you some hulking mass.0
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My Manager at work says that all the time, its his saying. It is a little humerous but, i really think he believes in it. However, I died all over my keyboard that you said it drives you ape **** bananas.Things people say that drive me nuts?
"Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels."
Drives me ape *kitten* bananas.0 -
I got my thinnest after my 4th baby. I was smaller than I was BEFORE I had kids. I just found something that worked for me. Don't worry you can lose that baby weigh,t no matter if it's your second or seventh
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Two things that drive me crazy:
1. You shouldn't eat ANYTHING after ___ p.m. (the actual number varies). Um, whatever! I recently had this debate with a coworker, and produced several documented sources showing this to be a myth, and that the only way eating at night will hurt weight loss is if you're eating junk food, or eating more than what you should for the day anyway.
2. "Can you eat that?," "You shouldn't eat that," "Why are you eating that?," or "I can't believe you ate that." I'm a big girl (figuratively AND literally. I think I can make my own decisions about what to eat or not eat, and it drives me COMPLETELY INSANE for people to judge, comment, or criticize what I eat (or don't).0 -
A friend of mine just sent me a text about 5 minutes ago that says, and I quote, "You're going to starve yourself to death if you keep that up." That was in response to a text I sent that says, "I'm actually watching a video about how we are all eating ourselves to death and how bad sugar is for you."
This same friend likes to make me feel bad as I workout more with comments like:
"You don't need to workout....your so skinny already!"
"Just have some A & W. One time won't kill you."
"I don't know why you workout, you don't need too."
My friend is also WAY over weight and we actually had this conversation the other day:
Me: Why don't you join a gym? I wish I lived in a place where there even was a gym."
Her: "It's too much money to join a gym. I just don't have the money."
Two days later (no joke...seriously two days)
Her: "These flippin pills I have to be on are killing my bank account, they're costing nearly $120/month!!!"
Me: "What are they for?"
Her: "Mostly high blood pressure."
Hmmmm.........still too much to join a gym???? I've heard of a number of people being able to come off of their medications since living a healthier lifestlye. Not that I'm saying it would DEF. happen for her, but why not try??? And if you have so many problems how about NOT eating at fast food places 3 or 4 times a week and maybe trying to eat better and getting some walking in or something??? Instead of just bashing me for trying to better my life??
Ok....I'm done now lol.0 -
I love it when people tell me that after the 2nd baby your body will never go back to the lean body it was. I agree to a certain degree. And that's just cause my hips got wider after I had my second child. And I will NOT go back down to a size 7 that I was before because my hips just refuse on being anything smaller than a 11. lol But being lean...I totally disagree!! I know several moms that look great after 4 kids.
My last post was refering to this. Sorry0 -
A friend of mine just sent me a text about 5 minutes ago that says, and I quote, "You're going to starve yourself to death if you keep that up." That was in response to a text I sent that says, "I'm actually watching a video about how we are all eating ourselves to death and how bad sugar is for you."
This same friend likes to make me feel bad as I workout more with comments like:
"You don't need to workout....your so skinny already!"
"Just have some A & W. One time won't kill you."
"I don't know why you workout, you don't need too."
My friend is also WAY over weight and we actually had this conversation the other day:
Me: Why don't you join a gym? I wish I lived in a place where there even was a gym."
Her: "It's too much money to join a gym. I just don't have the money."
Two days later (no joke...seriously two days)
Her: "These flippin pills I have to be on are killing my bank account, they're costing nearly $120/month!!!"
Me: "What are they for?"
Her: "Mostly high blood pressure."
Hmmmm.........still too much to join a gym???? I've heard of a number of people being able to come off of their medications since living a healthier lifestlye. Not that I'm saying it would DEF. happen for her, but why not try??? And if you have so many problems how about NOT eating at fast food places 3 or 4 times a week and maybe trying to eat better and getting some walking in or something??? Instead of just bashing me for trying to better my life??
Ok....I'm done now lol.
yes, yes, yes,.....thank you! Now would you like to come work for me at my gym????????????????0 -
The thing people say that really drives me nuts?
" Muscle weighs more than fat." No, no, no... a "pound" is a "pound"... Doesn't matter if it's muscle, fat or feathers, a "pound" of anything is still 16 oz... A pound of muscle is more dense and takes up less room than a pound of fat... so if you have lost inches but are still weighing the same you are probably replacing fat with muscle which is making you leaner and in my opinion is wonderful... I have a friend who refuses to stop saying this even though I have called her on it a few times... Finally, I got to the point where I ignore her when she starts giving others advice on diet and exercise... I refuse to have a battle of wits with an unarmed person!!!0 -
"Oh, go on, just one won't hurt"
What I say = No, really I'd rather not, thanks."
What I want to say = That huge slice of cake you're about to stuff down your gullet, and which you're trying to persuade me to eat as well, has about 750 calories which would cancel my calorie deficit for about three ****ing days - and I'm NOT going to ruin nearly half a week of good work just so you don't feel guilty about eating something you know you shouldn't!
"You don't need to lose weight"
What I say = I have a lot of nice clothes I cannot wear right now.
What I want to say = Yes I do need to lose weight, I was only just under being clinically obese, what you mean is that I'm not as fat as you - just take a look at yourself before you criticise me; what the hell do you know about this anyway?"
"Doing or not doing (xyz) is bad for you / doesn't work"
What I say = How interesting.
What I want to say = "You really do make stupid into an art form"0 -
"You don't need to lose any weight, you look just fine!"
Hello? 30 pounds gained in less than two years and do you think I'm going to wear clothes that actually emphasize that?
"But I brought bagels and cream cheese for the whole office. If you don't have some, you're going to hurt my feelings!"
One bagel with cream cheese is nearly half my daily calorie allotment. What part of "I'm on a diet." don't you people get?0 -
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My Manager at work says that all the time, its his saying. It is a little humerous but, i really think he believes in it. However, I died all over my keyboard that you said it drives you ape **** bananas.Things people say that drive me nuts?
"Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels."
Drives me ape *kitten* bananas.0 -
I have a really high metabolism, so I'm always hungry, and I'm always eating. People like to say "You're ALWAYS eating! How do you stay so skinny" Im not even that skinny, but whatever.
But when I say "I have a high metabolism" they LOVE to come back with "Oh, just wait until you reach (insert age milestone here). You'll see how hard it is to keep the weight off"
Yeah, so I've been told...every flippin day since I was 14. The reality is, I will stay this size because of my metabolism and my lifestyle. There's no magic age where I will suddenly become mediocre like you.0 -
I hate hearing that people want to "tone up" and not "bulk up" as if using 10lbs weights is going to get you some hulking mass.
well...it happened to me...lol
But then we found out that I had an androgen dysfunction, so now I have meds to counteract that. It was pretty funny arguing with my PT during that time, though0 -
A friend of mine just sent me a text about 5 minutes ago that says, and I quote, "You're going to starve yourself to death if you keep that up." That was in response to a text I sent that says, "I'm actually watching a video about how we are all eating ourselves to death and how bad sugar is for you."
This same friend likes to make me feel bad as I workout more with comments like:
"You don't need to workout....your so skinny already!"
"Just have some A & W. One time won't kill you."
"I don't know why you workout, you don't need too."
My friend is also WAY over weight and we actually had this conversation the other day:
Me: Why don't you join a gym? I wish I lived in a place where there even was a gym."
Her: "It's too much money to join a gym. I just don't have the money."
Two days later (no joke...seriously two days)
Her: "These flippin pills I have to be on are killing my bank account, they're costing nearly $120/month!!!"
Me: "What are they for?"
Her: "Mostly high blood pressure."
Hmmmm.........still too much to join a gym???? I've heard of a number of people being able to come off of their medications since living a healthier lifestlye. Not that I'm saying it would DEF. happen for her, but why not try??? And if you have so many problems how about NOT eating at fast food places 3 or 4 times a week and maybe trying to eat better and getting some walking in or something??? Instead of just bashing me for trying to better my life??
Ok....I'm done now lol.
yes, yes, yes,.....thank you! Now would you like to come work for me at my gym????????????????
I would LOVE too!!! Sadly, it can't b:sad:0 -
I HATE it when co-workers mock me out if I happen to be walking funny after a hard work-out. I'm sorry that I was able to get to the gym multiple days and work my butt off. I won't even complain about the pain and their will still be mocking comments. How about you try one of my work-outs and we will see how you do the next day?
Also, it drives me nuts with the "are you really suppose to be eating that" or "Oh I'm really sure that's part of your eating plan". Really? How about you get off my back about a little hot sauce as you eat your burger and fries. Thanks for your concern.0 -
Yep. Stupid comments drive me crazy. That's why I try REALLY hard not to discuss diet specifics with anyone. That way, I won't take the bait when I hear a dumb comment! LOL!!
Just keep doing what you are doing! The proof is in the numbers baby! Good luck!0 -
Two things that drive me crazy:
1. You shouldn't eat ANYTHING after ___ p.m. (the actual number varies). Um, whatever! I recently had this debate with a coworker, and produced several documented sources showing this to be a myth, and that the only way eating at night will hurt weight loss is if you're eating junk food, or eating more than what you should for the day anyway.
Same!!0 -
One of my best friends is always going on as if I am obsessed with calorie counting. He goes on about how to just watch what I eat and exercise. ER, HELLO, WHAT THE **** DO YOU THINK I AM DOING?!?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!! <- Angry Taiyler, lmao.
Also, as with many others, 'oh go on, just one... one wont hurt' and these people continue to go on and on, and then half an hour later say they need to go on a diet asap.
When people say 'oh, I need to lose weight... I'm gunna stop eating so much crap now, that's it! I'm gunna do it!' and then the time after they say the same, and the time after that... whilst still eating so much **** every day it's unbelievable.
They buy a big bag of sweets 'you want one? ... oh go on! go on! here, you want one?'
And this evening, only an hour or so ago I posted a picture on Facebook of the kinda body I want. The first comment was 'Sigh, just be yourself.' LOL WHAT. This coming from a friend who is a good few stone overweight.0 -
I think next time someone mentions anything, I'm just going to say 'It's nice to know you want me to be unhappy and unhealthy.' or something similar. WHY ARE PEOPLE SO FRUSTRATING?????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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WHY ARE PEOPLE SO FRUSTRATING?
Because they are people.
Push a piece of string. That's how much influence you have over other people's opinions.
Don't let it get to you. In fact, just don't let it happen. If they comment, walk away.0 -
I HATE it when co-workers mock me out if I happen to be walking funny after a hard work-out. I'm sorry that I was able to get to the gym multiple days and work my butt off. I won't even complain about the pain and their will still be mocking comments. How about you try one of my work-outs and we will see how you do the next day?
Also, it drives me nuts with the "are you really suppose to be eating that" or "Oh I'm really sure that's part of your eating plan". Really? How about you get off my back about a little hot sauce as you eat your burger and fries. Thanks for your concern.
I hate to say it, but I'm really shocked and dismayed at some of the things your coworkers (and others) get away with saying and doing in the workplace. People annoy me sometimes, but they're always pretty supportive and complimentary. Many of the things I hear in this thread sound like legitimate HR issues. People have no right to comment on whether you SHOULD or SHOULDNT be eating something.
It might be worthwhile to talk to your boss about the level of professionalism in your office. Of course, before you do so, check your own behavior as well.0 -
My co-workers speculate about a relationship I may be maintaining --sometimes in front of the two of us. Just because I am doesn't mean that I want to hear about it from you.
Sorry, that's another one that has nothing to do with losing weight. But what young guy isn't interested in the beautiful Asian intern?
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The person who told me this is a complete moran
This is the most awesome thing I've read all week. Thanks!
I'm pretty lucky I guess, nobody ever really says anything that drives me nuts. My coworkers dont comment on it, because they dont know about my diet. I had someone ask me last week if I'd lost weight, I just said "not that I know of". Of course that's a lie, but I just dont really want to get into it with them as it has no place in the workplace.
They may say things behind my back I guess, but I dont really care if they do.
Now that said, I do get a giggle about the armchair nutrition experts here on these forums from time to time. I wouldnt say they drive me nuts so much as they are entertaining as they are so judgemental about what process one takes to achieve their goal. It's like you have the 'calorie counters' on one side, then the 'Adkinses' on another, and the "mediterranians" over here and the "Vegans" over there....and all of them are proselytizing about their diet of choice with almost religious fervor. It's like none of them really understand the process isnt what's important so much as the result is. Now, that's funny right there.0 -
" I didn't think you were from Ethiopia since you are fat' really seriously0
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I love the I get so busy I forget to eat.. Actually I hate it. I mean, I like food, I get busy, but I NEVER forget to eat. I mean my body tells me when I'm hungry. I think it takes a special kind of stupid to forget to eat! LOL Maybe that is why I have so much weight to lose....0
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I watched fathead awhile ago, and decided i was going to lower my carbs. I told my boyfriend and he went on a rampage, finding links upon links to different websites claiming how awesome carbs are. I wasn't even going to cut them out completely, just /lower/ them. ugh. the other night we watched fathead together, and now he's going to try lowering his carbs. ):<0
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People who aren't my family or close friends and who haven't seen me before all this weight gain tend to tell me, "WHAT! You don't need to lose weight! You're a tooth pick!" Or they call me Skinny Minny. I HATE that! I want to say, "Just because I'm thinner than YOU doesn't mean I'm where I need to be!" But I don't...0
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I always rage when people at work joke and say I'm "watching my figure" or something similar just because I keep up with what I eat.
I also just go crazy when I hear all the clueless older people at work talking about dieting.0 -
My three biggest peeves
1. "muscle weighs more than fat"
2. "dont eat anything before bed, ot turns into fat"
And my favorite...
3. "carbs in = carbs out"0 -
I can't tell you how many times my mom insists Ceasars pizza is healthy bc it has cheeze(calcium) on it, and burger king has healthy burgers bc they grill them. She is so attached to her junk food that she will find any reason to rationalize it as healthy. I finally asked her one day.. 'so what qualifies as junk food then?" She didn't have an answer. It's hard living with someone who wants to give up on a healthy life and then wants to defeat my efforts. She even says "stop dieting, just stay fat like me." :noway:0
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