Why do people always have to put down my diet
ronaldmcyd
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I'm just trying to find a diet that works for me and makes me feel good. It seems like every time I find a diet I get real excited about other people are always putting me down.
For example my girlfriend told me about the bitter truth thing on youtube. I watched it and I went on the diet with her to support her, then I tell my co-works at work and they rip on me for weeks everything I eat is picked apart and I never hear the end of how unhealthy it is.
Then I hear about the DASH diet, it seems like the perfect diet for me, does my girlfriend support me absolutely not, She laughs at me, and tells me it will never work and it's the exact opposite of what I need ....
I think I just need some new friends
For example my girlfriend told me about the bitter truth thing on youtube. I watched it and I went on the diet with her to support her, then I tell my co-works at work and they rip on me for weeks everything I eat is picked apart and I never hear the end of how unhealthy it is.
Then I hear about the DASH diet, it seems like the perfect diet for me, does my girlfriend support me absolutely not, She laughs at me, and tells me it will never work and it's the exact opposite of what I need ....
I think I just need some new friends
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You could stop falling for fad diets and just eat healthy.
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I would just do covert dieting. I just started doing intermittent fasting(leangains style) and you wouldn't believe the flak I have gotten. I now tell noone when I am fasting or else I will be accused of being anorexic or my muscles will wither away. Well, from my recent pictures it is proof they have not.0
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That really sucks that you can't find support. Maybe just keep your ideas of what diet you want to go on to yourself, or make it as simple as mentioning that you are trying to eat right. No one really needs to know how you are going about losing weight unless they want to support you. Finding what works for you is really important and there are always going to be critics out there. Stay strong and keep trying. Best of luck.0
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Eat 20% less than you burn daily. Eat 1g of protein per lb of lean mass.
Your diet problems are solved, good sir.0 -
Your profile says that you are interesting in lowering blood pressure. This is what the DASH diet is for. Why don't you give that a try for a while and see how it works. Just ignore the non supportive ones and I wouldn't even bother discussing it with your coworkers. People can be strange; who knows why they make the comments they do. Jealousy, joking, boredom?0
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You could stop falling for fab diets and just eat healthy.
Just a thought.
this.0 -
You could stop falling for fab diets and just eat healthy.
Just a thought.
What he said ^^0 -
^This. It's up to you to decide which diet works best for yourself, and if you want to try it then you should just ignore the naysayers and go ahead.Your profile says that you are interesting in lowering blood pressure. This is what the DASH diet is for. Why don't you give that a try for a while and see how it works. Just ignore the non supportive ones and I wouldn't even bother discussing it with your coworkers.0 -
yea, just eat healthy -- that's maintainable. and um, screw what anyone else thinks.0
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Most people are critical. I just ignore them. Also, I never ask people's permission or their opinion (unless I really want it, which is just about never). Sounds like you can either gain their approval or do the diet you want (not both).
Having said that, it is difficult to find support for fad diets, but it is a free country and you should carry on as you wish! Best of luck!!!0 -
Why do people always have to put down my diet?
Why do you listen to them?0 -
Just quit your job.0
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Dash diet is for peole who have high blood pressure.0
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You could stop falling for fab diets and just eat healthy.
Just a thought.
The DASH diet is not a fad diet. It is recommend for those that have a medical need (high blood pressure, heart disease). Not sure why this poster would need it but it wouldn't hurt in any way to be on it. I would think it would be more restrictive then what is needed in his situation.
Edit: just read profile and see that you want to lower your blood pressure. Then yup that is the one you want to be on.0 -
^^^^^^Eat 20% less than you burn daily. Eat 1g of protein per lb of lean mass.
Your diet problems are solved, good sir.
THIS...good luck....0 -
Fad diets. Fab diets are fabulous, fad diets are woeful things altogether.
Anyway, ignore people like that, people tend to get like that, commenting about what people eat. If you think it's the diet you need, ignore them.0 -
that is called peer pressure. people can be really mean. Keep trying. eat healty things. Veggies and fruit.
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Focus on your health. You don't need to broadcast that you're dieting. It's a lifestyle change to become healthier. If they are true friends, they will understand and support.0
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Just quit your job.
Bad reason to quit.
Just don't listen to them and just eat healthy with proper portions and workout. Plenty of water.
I wouldn't quit unless I knew I had a backup job.0 -
What she said, I hate the word diet. Fuel for you body, that's the ticket:)You could stop falling for fab diets and just eat healthy.
Just a thought.
What he said ^^0 -
one word: haters0
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so what you think about stop looking for a diet and just eat healthy or cleanier? if is a lifestyle change. it can be done and i know that for sure. since i have really changed myself for better.0
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Some people just have to know everything, including what is best for YOUR body. DASH is medically recommended, i doubt the youtube diet was. Stick to your guns 0
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I'm just trying to find a diet that works for me and makes me feel good. It seems like every time I find a diet I get real excited about other people are always putting me down.
For example my girlfriend told me about the bitter truth thing on youtube. I watched it and I went on the diet with her to support her, then I tell my co-works at work and they rip on me for weeks everything I eat is picked apart and I never hear the end of how unhealthy it is.
Then I hear about the DASH diet, it seems like the perfect diet for me, does my girlfriend support me absolutely not, She laughs at me, and tells me it will never work and it's the exact opposite of what I need ....
I think I just need some new friends
Forget "diets" JUST eat Healthily. DO you know HOW and WHAT eating Healthily is? If not, I suggest starting with something like South Beach Plan and follow the Phases. OHH, YOU will need to be your OWN Man, stop going to and fro and shifting like a boat in a storm. Make a decision dude, and give your Body time to adjust! Make a COMMITMENT>>>Eat Healthily and Moderate Exercise.0 -
I know how you feel. My family does the same thing for me. (except i cant really get a new one). They always pick at what eat... and think that since im on a diet i shouldnt it Anything, or something like that. Whenever there is something good cooking and I say "I cant wait to try that!" They say "You cant, your on a diet!".
They just don't get it. So just stick to what working for you and trying not to pay too much attention to them, I know its hard, but you can do it!
And like other people are saying, just eat healthy, dont tell people, who dont really need to know, that your on a diet, so they dont ask and ruin it for you, and if they do, just say your trying to eat more healthy.0 -
Good luck with your diet, sir! More power to ya. At least you have the kahones to try something and get the ball rolling. Who cares what anybody else thinks.0
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Just stop telling people what ur doing until you get down to your ideal weight. Sometimes the ones with the most to say are actually the ones who need to lose weight.Stick to your guns in whatever you do and ignore the nay-sayers!) 0
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You could stop falling for fab diets and just eat healthy.
Just a thought.
What he said ^^
What they said^^^0 -
To echo what some other people have said...there's only really, at the heart of it, one way to do this. Eat healthy and exercise. That's all it is. Calories in vs. calories out. Burn more than you consume. That's what it's about. There are plans out there that work for people, sure...but fad diets aren't sustainable. If you're serious about weight loss and making a lifestyle change these temporary fixes are not going to cut it.
That said, take criticism from others with a pinch of salt and always, always CONSIDER THE SOURCE. Really think about who is telling you this stuff. Do they care about you? Are they JEALOUS of your ability to do something about your life? Are they trying to sabotage you for their own selfish reasons? Are they just being *kitten*, maybe?
You do YOU...don't let the haters bring you down or talk you out of being healthy and changing your life. Believe in yourself, work hard and the rest will fall into place. Brush that dirt off your shoulder and keep on keeping on.0 -
Fad diets. Fab diets are fabulous, fad diets are woeful things altogether.
Maybe I was alluding to the sexuality of said diet. Not in a negative way, of course, nothing wrong with the fabs.
Or maybe it was a type-o.
We'll never know.0
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