RANT about "How did you lose your weight?"

Now if they keep asking because they expect me to give them an oh you take this pill type answer I tell them the real secret is every full moon they must dance naked outside shaking chicken bones chanting unga bunga over and over.They usally do not ask me again after that.

LMAO :laugh: :laugh:

A friend ask me what have I been taking to lose the weight I have. I told her nothing MFP, Diet, and Exercise. She looked at me disappointed because I guess she wanted a pill or something SMH

I get asked this all the time, but people don't seem to like my answer of " i changed my eating and I work out all the time"....

I've also had people ask me, on numerous occasions, if I had weight loss surgery. When I say no, they also are not happy... because to lose weight there must've been a short cut right?

You can lead a horse to water but you can't make them drink.

Ain't that the truth?

I think some of you guys are being a bit harsh. I am off my *kitten* working out and eating right, and have stalled for a long time, and look to NICE people who have has long time success for inspiration and advice. I don't understand the anger.

That's because the anger doesn't apply to your situation!
If you weren't working out and eating right, then constantly wanting shortcuts = annoying.

I've only lost 42 lbs so far, so only the people who really know me can see that I've lost weight. And, when they ask, I always tell them about MFP and how wonderful it is and how joining it was one of the major keys I found to losing weight. I feel like I should be a spokesperson and get paid for everyone that I tell about MFP to! lol I have had about 10 people join it, but only about of three of them actually use it on a regular basis, and those that do have lost weight. I do get tired of hearing people complain about not being able to lose weight and wanting to try all of these crazy diets and trends and how they're not working, but then they come in with fast food to eat every day for lunch. There is only one way to lose weight, and we all realize how simple that is- watch what you eat (i.e. counting your calories w/MFP) and exercise regularly. I find it to be very easy to follow. And of course, when I tell people this is what I do, I usually get the response, "Oh, ha. Diet and exercise? I thought you were going to say you were doing something really cool like some new drink or pills". That does irritate me.

It makes me nuts when people ask me that! I honestly don't know how to answer them without some frustration. I am just like everyone else. I watch what I eat, I log EVERYTHING that goes in my mouth, and I make sure I sweat a few days a week. I do not have "good genes"... infact, I have terrible genes. BUT I now have amazing jeans!