you aren't on a diet anymore right?
TobyTimmyNala
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So today a girl at my work says "there are cinnamon buns in the breakroom since you aren't on a diet anymore right?" I respond, well I wasn't really on a diet just being mindful of what I eat and exercising and I still would like to lose 10 more pounds. She says "my goodness you've already lost 10 pounds if you lose 10 more you will be skinny minny!". I'm thinking...yep that's the point!
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Oh brother...0
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Great attitude. Your co-worker's attitude is why most people fail. "You're on a diet? SALAD FOR BREAKFAST LUNCH AND DINNER. Not on a diet? CINNAMON BUNS GALORE!"
The happy medium is where it's at.0 -
So many people say the same thing to me. It is not a diet..it is eating healthy. But I say that and they think that I will never eat anything bad for me so when they catch me they think it is so scandalous. "Ooooh you are eating ICE CREAM?" haha.0
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I think people are threatened when others start to better themselves, whether it be with weight loss or going back to school or whatever.
My own mother is telling me that I need to stop losing weight now (I'm still overweight by 30 pounds). It ticked her off when I told her that my doctor and I discuss where I need to be weight-wise, and according to him, she needs to lose 20-30 pounds herself... *snicker*0 -
omg yes!
say if i decide to treat myself to a can of coke, when I have like 700 calories left, and my mum is like "should you be drinking that??"
and then the next day she looks at me and is like "ooh you're getting skinny emily."
I've got another 10lbs to go, I wonder what she will be saying then0 -
I hate the word diet. It's a lifestyle change. You need to eat/workout/be healthy for the rest of your life. Diet is such a short-term word!0
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Great attitude. Your co-worker's attitude is why most people fail. "You're on a diet? SALAD FOR BREAKFAST LUNCH AND DINNER. Not on a diet? CINNAMON BUNS GALORE!"
The happy medium is where it's at.
exaactly. Im not on a "diet" either, but I do eat the same things every day, just because I like the routine. Today Im taking a break from the routine and Im gonna enjoy fried chicken and biscuits and its all going to be within my calorie goal.0 -
I can't ever put anything perceived as unhealthy in my mouth around people I know because they immediately jump down my throat with things like "HEY AREN'T YOU ON A DIET CAN YOU EAT THAT?"
I've never said I was on a diet. I have said I am eating healthier overall to lose weight. That doesn't exclude unhealthy things every now and then... idiots. -_-0 -
Office I used to work in, if I brought in a salad for lunch it'd be "Oh, you're on a diet then?".
Could bring in chocolate, biscuits, BLT sandwiches... no comments.
It's like trying to eat healthily is weird or something.0 -
we went to a restaurant for brunch last sunday and we were talking with the waitress. I told her the breakfasts looked amazing but were way too unhealthy for me to eat. Her reply, well it's still early in the day. You have plenty of time to burn off those calories. My come back was, I'll order the fruit bowl.
People amaze me.0 -
we went to a restaurant for brunch last sunday and we were talking with the waitress. I told her the breakfasts looked amazing but were way too unhealthy for me to eat. Her reply, well it's still early in the day. You have plenty of time to burn off those calories. My come back was, I'll order the fruit bowl.
People amaze me.
haha! IThat food better be amazing if I'm going to have to burn off those extra calories!0 -
People where I used to work would look at what I eat and how much I exercise and say "That's why you're so skinny! I could NEVER be THAT dedicated!" I always had to bite my tongue from saying "You know what? You're right. You couldn't. If you say you can't do something then you're right."
Of course the funniest thing my boss said to me was that junk food was like cryptonite to me. LOL.0 -
I've never said I was on a diet. I have said I am eating healthier overall to lose weight. That doesn't exclude unhealthy things every now and then... idiots. -_-
True. Why, as I type I'm enjoying a Snickers... mmmm..... Snickers.....0 -
Some people these days... Be the skinny minny!!!!! Be hotter than that person (they're just setting you up for failure) =D0
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yes! 100%Great attitude. Your co-worker's attitude is why most people fail. "You're on a diet? SALAD FOR BREAKFAST LUNCH AND DINNER. Not on a diet? CINNAMON BUNS GALORE!"
The happy medium is where it's at.0 -
Keep that attitude & the great work!!!0
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I used to be the person in my office to have a drawer full of snacks (chips, cookies, etc) and people would come to my desk when they wanted a snack. There was even a point when my boss paid me to buy snacks. Now people come over to my desk wanting a snack and I'm like I've got a banana, 100 calorie packs, or some 94% FF popcorn, you want something? The answer is usually no. haha!0
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I just had a 1/4 of a red velvet cupcake from Sprinkles.
My co-worker: "You're still on that diet, right?"
Me: "Well I'm really just trying to eat healthy and workout."
Co-worker: *Disapproving look* :huh:
Me: "Well I try not to deprive myself.... It's been working so far. 25 lbs. and counting..."
Hey- if people can be judgmental then I get to be passive aggressive. Happy Friday folks!
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Good for you.
I personally think if more people thought of the word 'diet' as a noun instead of a verb there would be a lot more healthy people out there.
As in "I watch my diet" = lifestyle vs. "I am dieting" = single event, may or may not work, back to old ways within a month after stopping.0 -
:laugh: this made me laugh - especially as I was reading it whilst eating a jam doughnut - and still being in my calorie, fat, saturated fat and carb limit for the day!
People just don't understand the whole 'moderation' thing!
Your attitude is fantastic, and keep up the great work :happy:0 -
I think people are threatened when others start to better themselves, whether it be with weight loss or going back to school or whatever.
My own mother is telling me that I need to stop losing weight now (I'm still overweight by 30 pounds). It ticked her off when I told her that my doctor and I discuss where I need to be weight-wise, and according to him, she needs to lose 20-30 pounds herself... *snicker*
Yep! I recently posted pics in a fb group I'm in with my 18lbs ive lost. I'm 5'7" and just got to 170lbs from. Someone asked what my goal was and I said Ill see what happens at 150 and a couple people said things like "omg you'll be too skinny!" I don't think so. I'm not even in a healthy BMI range yet...silly people. Keep up the good work!0 -
we went to a restaurant for brunch last sunday and we were talking with the waitress. I told her the breakfasts looked amazing but were way too unhealthy for me to eat. Her reply, well it's still early in the day. You have plenty of time to burn off those calories. My come back was, I'll order the fruit bowl.
People amaze me.
"No, I'd like to have more than a salad and a few shrimp for the rest of the day, thanks."0 -
I love the opportunity for a snarky comeback.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/dsjohndrow/view/snarky-comebacks-to-inconsiderate-clods-1630260 -
I used to be the person in my office to have a drawer full of snacks (chips, cookies, etc) and people would come to my desk when they wanted a snack. There was even a point when my boss paid me to buy snacks. Now people come over to my desk wanting a snack and I'm like I've got a banana, 100 calorie packs, or some 94% FF popcorn, you want something? The answer is usually no. haha!
That's me!
No one comes over anymore...and I love it!0
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