Rants/Raves

[cherribom1]

So.... at work people keep coming up with different rumors of why I have been losing weight despite the fact I tell them I eat lo-carb, eat more vegetables/salads and have been exercising more. First, the rumor was I was Bulimic, then I had Tapeworm now I am a crackhead. I know they are joking but suprisingly, all these comments have been coming from the men. I've also been getting "don't lose too much weight" or "don't get too skinny now". I am far from skinny at 5'5" 150 lbs, this is all strange to me. Just wanted to rant! Anyone else have weird comments from friends, family, or coworkers?

[julirama723]

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Wow! I'm not sure how I would have reacted in your situation!

I'm sure people have made comments, but I haven't heard anything outright rude like that. I have a feeling there is one lady at work who says nasty things about me, but she has no life and says nasty things about everybody, so it's pretty much par for the course.

I do worry that people at work think I don't eat, because I choose not to eat in the cafeteria with them. I have such a short lunch break, that it's easier for me to eat in my office. I don't usually eat the cafeteria food anyway. During summer school, I would eat breakfast before I went to work, and eat lunch when I got home. Occasionally if they were serving eggs, I'd have some with fruit or something, but people don't see me eating too often, which is funny, because my boyfriend thinks I'm like a chipmunk, eating little bits and snacks of food here and there whenever I get hungry.

[GaynorA]

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Oh .... how FUNNY. I'm sure isn't funny for you in the situation - but it's hysterical how people who don't believe in the Atkins WOE will try to rationalise our weight loss. Well, all I can say is you must be doing something right if people are noticing your loss to such an extent. Try not to let them get to you hon. Last time around on Atkins I got the "you are getting too skinny" routine - but I have to admit, no-one ever decided I was a crackhead. Too weird! I'm curious ... these people who are "downing" you, are they overweight by any chance? Luv to you.

[daniejim]

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i would ask them to buzz off LOL na! Well.. Only you know the truth but when they see you healthy, and cheerful, and all that we become when we feel good about ourselves, they'll stop bothering... and those men who "warned" you about losing "too much weight" .... will end up turning their heads when you walk the aisles of your office.. so .. nah don't pay attention and put your labwork on the cork board one of these days hahaha ... pS : there's a 99.99090909090% of chance statisticaly speaking that these women that run the rumors that your on "cheese and CRACK-ers"... are talking out of his greeeen envy towards your new body and the attention you're getting.. so relax and smile

[PaulaMM]

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Just let your results and good health speak for itself. I've learned that those who like to talk will always find something to talk about. They don't let silly things like truth to get in the way of a good conversation!

[GaynorA]

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" ....those who like to talk will always find something to talk about. They don't let silly things like truth to get in the way of a good conversation!"

Good one PaulaMM - that has to get the award for classic quote of the day. I may have to print that out and pop it on my office wall. Right next to the one that says: "I can only please one person per day. Today is not your day, and tomorrow isn't looking promising either!". Which is next door to: "Please don't **** me off. I'm running out of places to hide the bodies!" (I have no clue where either of those 2 came from - but I like them!!). Feel free to borrow the last one when people are being just plain idiotic about Atkins.
he he

[not2late]

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A tapeworm??? I havent' heard that one in a very loooong time!

Just ignore them. Eat your vegetables. Eat your natural fats. Exercise. Drink your water. And ignore them.