I have a rant

[jimmyolsenblues]

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you know the story of the crabs in a box and how they pull any crab back in the box if it tries to get out.
people just like to drag down their associates.

[illy]

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Woo hooo! Congrats!

Slap a thank you note on a pound of butter to represent that pound you lost and take it to work tomorrow.

OMG, that's hilarious!

Well, today the one chick who was doing all the yelling tried to start something with me again at lunch. She looked at my plate. I had a pretty salad with egg and a little cheese on top. She scrunched her nose and said, "Is that egg? And cheese? On a salad? tsk tsk tsk" I just kinda glanced at her, without saying a word. I honestly couldn't believe she still wasn't going to let it go. So she just stood there trying desperately to make eye contact with her arms crossed. I could see her peripherally. And I kept eating my salad. When I was finished, I got up from the conference table, walked past her and didn't say a word.

But it's absolutely ridiculous that I would have to be on guard.

[Sherri]

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OMG, that's hilarious!

Well, today the one chick who was doing all the yelling tried to start something with me again at lunch. She looked at my plate. I had a pretty salad with egg and a little cheese on top. She scrunched her nose and said, "Is that egg? And cheese? On a salad? tsk tsk tsk" I just kinda glanced at her, without saying a word. I honestly couldn't believe she still wasn't going to let it go. So she just stood there trying desperately to make eye contact with her arms crossed. I could see her peripherally. And I kept eating my salad. When I was finished, I got up from the conference table, walked past her and didn't say a word.

But it's absolutely ridiculous that I would have to be on guard.

That-a-girl! Walk'en tall! Proud of you Illy!
Sherri

[SueSue1212]

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Ya know maybe she has another problem with you and she does not want to address it so she is trying to start something so she can have a reason to vent about the other issue??? Just a thought that pop into my bean. Try this take an Atkins Chocolate Bar in a zip lock baggie and lay it on the table (snicker) it looks like a candy bar. Ya don't even have to eat it! LOL
SueSue1212

[IrishMom82]

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She scrunched her nose and said, "Is that egg? And cheese? On a salad? tsk tsk tsk"

Uhh...What else would you put on a salad? Duh. Good for you for taking the higher road. Sorry you have to deal with that kind of stress at work.

[kellymch2006]

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Everyone that knows me knows that I try not to eat a lot of carbs. My Motherinlaw will call before we go over there to make sure I can eat whatever she's cooking.

I'd have to get up and walk away from that girl and her cookies. I don't tolerate stupidity well. And really, when it comes down to it, who cares?

I know that in the past, I've heard people say that the Good Doctor died from a heart attack. Nowadays, I wouldn't even respond. Those people don't care what the Good Doctor died from--they're just trying to get a rise.

You know you could go the Real Haughty route on them...."Processed and refined sugar and flour???? I wouldn't put that in MY body....Yuch."

[Deanie]

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Sounds like this chick is a bully, plain and simple.
As you would with a bully on the playground, walk away and don't engage in her ridiculous criticisms of your lunch or even try to defend your way of eating. By refusing to participate, you take away all her power.
All the best with your weight loss and fending off these workplace bullies.

[kirbychristian]

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Yes, I have totally had this kind of thing happen. This is why I don't tell people when I'm on a diet...too many people decide it is their job to be my "food police".

This girl sounds like she is intimidated by the fact that you are losing weight. Perhaps she has weight to lose herself or she sees a thinner you as a threat for some reason. Whatever the reason, her hangups are not your problem. Keep doing what you are doing; you know it will work!

[chinadoll]

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When "Dr. Atkins died..." thing comes up, I just laugh and say "Omigod, are you one of the people who believed that?" and laugh out loud like it is the funniest thing I have ever heard. That usually ticks them off. Then if they go on attack, I chuckle, walk away and tell them I have a nice bridge in Brooklyn for sale, cheap.

[flpooh19701]

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Ah.. the world is full of ignorant a--cough cough holes.. You will have the last laughs and I sure hope you share with us when you do! I have run into people like this and have several responses to them but none of them suitable for anyone you may have to continue to work with etc. .. OOOO I wish I were to be a fly on the wall when you get your last laugh...

[Creek]

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you know the story of the crabs in a box and how they pull any crab back in the box if it tries to get out.
people just like to drag down their associates.

I really like this analogy! How dare you buck the status quo!

Here's what I deal with five days a week, at noon....I work in a very small office. There are five office staff and we each have our own office. The office kitchen is open to my office and completely visible. I'm three feet from the refrigerator. We've got ONE and only ONE individual that cheerfully circulates at lunch and gives a commentary on what we're eating. My secretary and I have discussed it, and we think it's hilarious. It bothered me at first, his comments like, "Wow, that's a lot of tuna on that salad", or "that looks too fattening to be diet food," etc. Everyday. Now this guy isn't someone that it would be smart to actually offend, which I think is part of the reason he does it...I dont' think we'll discourage him, but we've learned to laugh about it. We just figure he has a very dull life if what we eat is so interesting.

[EmDee]

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I get the opposite reaction at work! When I am assembling my daily salads, I usually pull a crowd who all want to know what I'm having for lunch because the salads look so yummy. Plus, people can easily see how well this WOE is working for me, and I think they are naturally curious.

Seems to me that the bossy woman in your office is simply envious of your results and your determination...I guess she's a green crab!

[carbless_in_seattle]

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so annoying. i hate people like this, i try to inform them and correct their misconceptions about the diet but they already have their mind made up and don't listen. A lot of these people are my friends. I've gotten to the point i mainly just ignore them and try not to eat around them when possible.

[carbless_in_seattle]

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and like the post said above..people like that are jealous of you. they don't want you to be successful and them not to be. like the old saying goes, they're dragging you down so they can feel better about themselves.

[WestcoastDeb]

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I have had this kind of stuff happen before and I chalk it up to them being too lazy to get off their butt and do something about their own weight and unhealthy habits. Sad but true there are people in the world who want to knock you down when you are riding high and doing well. It's a character flaw in them. Just keep on looking forward and lett'em all drool and be jealous of the new you.