Lost 2 pounds by running a mile today.

xWintersKnightx · May 2018

Thats what an office mate told me this morning.

I've been steadily losing weight, and a co-worker has decided to start exercising as well.

She is driving me crazy. Every day she claims that she loses a couple pounds. I said "wow, thats roughly 7000 calories" and she said that she knows, but she burns calories quickly especially since she ran the mile quickly.

Then proceeds to tell me about the eat what you want whatever diet fad she is working on.

She is in a position of authority and im having trouble not saying "you are full of *kitten*"

Anyone else have experiences like this? And how do you best handle them?

sarahthes · May 2018

Boy she must be sweating a lot to lose 2 lbs of water weight..

kd_mazur · May 2018

As much as it may drive you crazy, it seems clear that this person wants to tell you about what they are doing and isn't particularly interested in your method. I think at that point, I would just politely listen to what they have to say and keep my own opinion to myself. Eventually, the person will find someone else to tell because you will appear uninterested.

Running_and_Coffee · May 2018

That's about what I sweat out in a 5 mile run, but maybe she sweats more than I do. :-)
I think she's just trying to make conversation--it's not your job to make her see the light.

jemhh · May 2018

I'd say "sounds great!" and give a thumbs up and then move on.

People say stupid stuff all the time. As long as it doesn't affect me, it doesn't bother me.

RoxieDawn · May 2018

You smile, give her thumbs up and say nice job!

Then you walk off and say to yourself, 'she is full of *kitten*' and go about your own business.

Honestly nothing you can or should do to deal with people like this.

stanmann571 · May 2018

Yeah,

If it's someone who has impact on your career.

"I'm glad that's working out so well for you. Hope you continue having success"

It's true, it's encouraging, and it doesn't encourage a dialogue.

TavistockToad · May 2018

Smile and nod... and run away as soon as possible

Go_Deskercise · May 2018

I second the "smile and nod" method. I have a higher up right now bragging about her weight loss and how great she feels from her diet.... What is she doing? Juicing for 6 weeks lol. I'm just waiting until she goes back to real food and realizes all she lost was muscle and water and that it comes back very quickly.

Clobern80 · May 2018

"Congratulations, I am glad you found what works for you."

Then continue working. You don't have to feel submissive because she is in a position of authority. Just use some tact and let her know you're happy for her but happy with yourself as well.

mbaker566 · May 2018

give it time. she'll stop losing weight soon. or start gaining it back. hopefully then she'll be open to nonwoo weightloss options

stanmann571 · May 2018

sarahthes wrote: »

Boy she must be sweating a lot to lose 2 lbs of water weight..

Especially in just a mile.

"Don't forget to rehydrate, let me buy you a Gatorade"

AnvilHead · May 2018

xWintersKnightx wrote: »

And how do you best handle them?

Smile, say "Congratulations on your water weight loss, yay you!" and walk away.

NovusDies · May 2018

xWintersKnightx wrote: »

Thats what an office mate told me this morning.

I've been steadily losing weight, and a co-worker has decided to start exercising as well.

She is driving me crazy. Every day she claims that she loses a couple pounds. I said "wow, thats roughly 7000 calories" and she said that she knows, but she burns calories quickly especially since she ran the mile quickly.

Then proceeds to tell me about the eat what you want whatever diet fad she is working on.

She is in a position of authority and im having trouble not saying "you are full of *kitten*"

Anyone else have experiences like this? And how do you best handle them?

I think you should be careful. People don't always hide what they are thinking as well as they think. Your comment about the 7k calories could backfire on you. It is not your place to coach her and I would be reluctant to do it even if she asked.

I think you should always root for someone to succeed on their way to better health even if it is dubious. She might get lucky but, if not, at least she is trying.

Jadub729 · May 2018

Tell her you're excited for her and move on with your life. She is trying

rsclause · May 2018

I have gotten really slack about my running and need to get back to it. Anyway my Runtastic app would read at about the seven mile mark that I have burned 1000 calories. She will burn the same two pounds off and drink it back over and over again. Let her have fun with that and let it go. I have an active desk job and my employee's would come in after a brutal day and read off their steps. They would then ask me and I would say 16K because I would get 10K in before the sun came up.

ghudson92 · May 2018

I wouldn't let it bother you. My sister in law is currently swearing by the method of "cutting out carbs and refined sugars and only drinking green tea". She is so pleased with herself that I haven't got the heart to tell her otherwise. I just said "I'm really happy for you" and moved on with my day.

jesguinn · May 2018

Bless her heart! I ran 18 on Saturday and only dropped two pounds (of course it came right back after I rehydrated!) I would just say, "That's great!" and then move on. No sense in squashing her enthusiasm or entering into a debate over something that isn't hurting anyone.