[Feral]

I know we've all ranted about co workers time and time again...

The past 2 days have really gotten me fired up so I decided I'd rant about it on here.

We all know with the holidays are a time of goodies and treats.... yesterday, one of my coworkers had brought in mini-chocolate eclaires. She offered some to me and I politely refused. A little while later she pipes up and says... "you lied to me, you said you weren't picky." Which is true... I had previously told her that at one point. So I explained to her I was trying to watch what I ate, but I really appreciated the gesture. She starts in with "WELL... the holidays are NOT a good time to start watching what you're eating." I coped an attitude back and told her they were just as good a time as any, if not better. [Note: this was being said by someone who may weigh 90 lbs soaking wet]

This morning...

Another lady from the office comes through my office [which has 2 walls that are glass windows so I work in a fish bowl] and says "I saw that cookie on your desk when I was walking down the hall." I look up at her and say "what cookie?" and she pointed to the ENGLISH MUFFIN on my desk, which is my BREAKFAST... while she's holding a plate of cookies and chocolate. She quickly back tracked since I didn't say anything and I just looked at her plate of food.

Maybe it's just that people don't want to feel guilty around the holidays or maybe I'm just being a little hyper sensitive this morning?

Would it really kill them to say "GOOD for you! You're starting BEFORE the new year AND you're not eating all of the crap the rest of us are..."

/rant

[Vahla]

I know what you mean but who cares? they're just jealous otherwise the words coming out of their mouths would be'good for you, you're doing great,I wish I had the willpower'!


Insecure people will always try and keep others down, this time of year is a great time to start watching what you eat. That's why I started again at christmas, proves I can do it too.

[Melody2006]

I'm going through a lot of that exact stuff myself right now. Can't people accept NO means NO? It really peeves me off. I'm so sick of "Just try one taste".

[rubbytummy]

I think people are just pushy about treats during the holidays because their excuse for eating all of the bad-for-you treats is that everyone's doing it, but that fact that you are choosing not to makes them feel guilty about choosing to over-indulge. This is their problem, not yours. A polite refusal is all you should have to give -- and if you do choose to explain, telling someone you're being careful about what you put into your body is a perfectly valid explanation.

Let the haters hate. They're just trying to make themselves feel better. And good for you for being so careful!

[NYCT1981]

yeah its because people want to validate that they are eating the crap.. but also sometimes when you make stuff you want to see it eaten. when i have parties i am always like, "oh eat more!" Never really think about who is watching their weight. oops.

[JulieJ08]

Originally Posted by Feral

Would it really kill them to say "GOOD for you! You're starting BEFORE the new year AND you're not eating all of the crap the rest of us are..."

LOL, apparently.

I'm sorry it's like that. It makes me grateful I almost always get encouragement.

[Beautiful Ace]

Today, although it was very nice of my friend, she pulled out a bag of candy and offered it to everyone standing there, I said no thanks, and as if she was in shock she was like "OMG I'M SO SORRY, I FORGOT, I WON'T DO IT AGAIN" as if it was heroin and I was trying to kick the habit.

[Thighs Be Gone]

avoid the negative nellies at all costs...I didn't tell anyone at all I was doing anything until people started commenting ..I have had others in the past mention things like this....by the time I started being "noticed" i was 30 pounds down and well into the zone..good luck to you

[Hellsangel]

what a couple of catty snots if you ask me. Are they that way about everything or just their precious holiday treats? My guess maybe they are taking your refusal as you looking down your nose at them eating that stuff. NOT saying that you are or that you said or did something to imply it but people get stuff in their own heads and take things wrong all the time. That and maybe they feel guilty themselves. I think you should feel confident and proud that you are sticking to your plan even through all the holiday goodies. That takes a lot of willpower!!