Most annoying comments people make about dieting

That's funny. The most annoying comment I get also comes from my mother, but its the completely opposite. All I hear is "Look at how skinny you are!". Just because I am not obese like all of my aunts, or have a huge stomach like my mother, doesn't mean I'm skinny. I have a good 30 pounds of FAT, and am a size 13. I don't think that qualifies for skinny at all. Hearing "you should eat more, look at how skinny you are getting".. when yous till have 30 pounds to go is sooooooooo annoying.

that's EXACTLY me!! wow!
But it is ourselves that we have to be happy with, healthy with and proud of. Just sayn'

This is totally my mom. She thinks thats a 14/16 is a small size. I keep telling her that her 22/24 size is not a normal size and 14/16 does not mean that one is small. Also, she likes to invite me to places to eat where she knows I will eat something I don't need. I can't wait to get back to school to do my own thing.

Me: *Sitting in the kitchen eating two slices of bacon*
Brother: *GASP* You're eating... FOOD..? I thought you ate like.. sticks and leaves and stuff.
Me: Just because I'm not making a subway footlong my personal b*tch doesn't mean I don't eat!

LMAO. I like how you think

"muscle weighs more than fat"

errr, no it doesn't!

You are right muscle does not weigh more than fat..1 lb. of muscle and 1 lb. of fat is still 1 lb.

I learned a long time ago to not value myself on what others say. Sure I love a compliment from a well intended friend or family member but it doesn't define me. Not allowing the good compliments to make me feel good about myself helps me to not allow the bad remarks to make me feel bad about myself. I have noticed that the people that always give compliments are the first to talk about something bad behind your back. Too many years working in an office!

"you're becoming obsessed" - after checking how many calories were in the microwave rice being served for dinner...

"that's how you get an eating disorder" - granted she meant it nicely, after I commented that it was nice to have something that I have control over in my life (was going through a lot of... stuff) but still...

"you're driving me nuts watching calories" - then don't watch

Other annoying comment, a friend of mine said yesterday "I've gained 10lbs, I need to do something about it!" I had to bite my tongue, I am, I can help, you can do this. She knows, I offer, but I wont push. But seriously. Then do something! Gak.

Mine is.... "you are skinny, you shouldnt have to watch what you eat".

Do people really think skinny people can eat everything and stay that way? I have a healthy body because I watch what I eat and exercise.

Yeah, a coworker said this to me the other day...I was like...how exactly do you think I wanna keep this 46 pounds off?

It used to be "You don't need those fries," or whatever I chose to eat. Now it is "You've lost enough. Eat what you want."

So glad I am on MFP for me. You are not going to please everyone. Don't even try!

As a kid, I was naturally thin. 5'10, and 115 lbs. As I got into my 20's, I went up to 130 and my Mother commented : "Ooh, look how fat you're getting! I'm taking this picture to show your sisters, they'll be thrilled!" Seriously, it's amazing I didn't end up with an eating disorder! What I wouldn't give to weigh 130 now! Actually, that's lower than my goal! Parents really have no clue the pain they can inflict sometimes

Maybe 'kid' wasn't the right word. Teen.

Worst things that have been said to me....

What my father has said to me: You look disgusting. Don't let yourself look like trash. Exercise more.

What my co-workers say: Why are you trying to gain muscle when you work behind a desk. You are naturally small. Good luck (with a sarcastic tone).

Glad to have a source of support such as mfp. I need more friends here.

On the brighter side, here are some of the best things that have been said to me.

Fiance: you already look good.
Friends: your face looks different from last year.

A co-worker of mine constantly complains about her weight but doesn't really do anything about it. I have lost 21 lbs and she says, "Oh, that's great!" but it never seems genuine, as if some jealousy is involved. She always has excuses as to why she can't exercise or eat healthy - GRRRR! I have worked hard, so don't talk to me about excuses.

I also can't stand when she tries to say she's being healthy just because she isn't drinking soda, but IS drinking fruit punch and such. I try to tell her that Vitamin Water is just sugar water, but then she gets angry and tells me to leave her alone. WHATEVER! If you don't want the truth, shut your mouth.

Thanks for letting me vent MFP!!!!

Eat more carbs to build muscle.....

Ex: "babe, why are you dieting, your fine the way you are, all you need to do is join my gym (wink wink) i give you a good work out" *big grin*

Mum: "its about time! dont exercise though or you will get all muscley....just stop eating"

(after having a sip of juice) "See, this your problem! all you eat is crap and pastry"

seriously, whats a sip of juice got to do with pastry!

Technically, no it doesn't. 1 lb = 1 lb. It's the amount of space that the two take up is what's different. Muscle is leaner, so takes up less space in your body. I actually weigh more when I'm leaner from working out if you are to go by the amount of mass that's there.

You are right muscle does not weigh more than fat..1 lb. of muscle and 1 lb. of fat is still 1 lb.

So, by both of your logic feathers weigh as much as iron or lead. Because 1 lb of feathers = 1 lb of metal in weight.

The whole concept of weight has to do with density. If you fill a box with fat and an equally sized box with muscle, which would be heavier? The muscles. Why? Because they are heavier (higher density) than fat. Meaning, 1 lb of muscles is much smaller than 1 lb of fat, so if you lose 2 lbs of fat but gain 3 lbs of muscle you'll still be slimmer, but heavier. Which is why scales are arbitrary after a certain amount of loss.

Back on topic, worst comment I've gotten, by a guy at my dorm, as I headed to the gym.
Him: "Where are you headed?"
Me: "The gym."
Him: "Oh, martial-arts thing?"
Me: "Nope. Just working out."
Him: "Oh, I get it. Cardio bunny!" (pun sounds better in Norwegian)
Me: "Nope. Lifting weights."
Him: "... Seriously? You? I would never have pictured you a lifter."

****. Off.

OMG i hate being told since I am 5'10 I should be 130-150 and me being happy at 160 i am still over weight.. people are so rude sometimes.. I figure if I am happy where I am then PFFT anyone that dont like it

wow, people really think you shoudl weigh 130-150? you should show them a BMI chart or something.... wherever you are happy is "where you should be"... isn't it funny how people have these weird ideas?

"you look fine the way you are"

When I started I was clinically obese.

Really? I look fine? Shut up!
lol.