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I'm not one to be too concerned what others think. I don't like over 50% of the people in Walmart at any given time so... :shrug:
But, if you're really concerned, I'd just say "May I see the nutritional information and ingredients to check for allergens?" Then it has zero to do with your weight and they're not going to tell you no because it could be life threatening. And hey... getting fatter is life threatening right? ;) |
Just always realize you are the consumer and whatever you say is what they need to do to help you out. Don't be ashamed, people should see you doing this and think "she's trying to better herself/himself and that's amazing" people should see this and be inspired and if they do make you feel bad about it realize they are going to be like that forever and aren't worth the time.
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I spend tons of time in the aisles looking at nutritional information and putting stuff back. It wouldn't occur to me that anyone would even notice that. I probably wouldn't ask for it because interactions give me anxiety sometimes, but if it is there I wouldn't be ashamed to look.
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I'm working really hard on overcoming this. I do still find it easier to use an app or google to look up NI for more common stuff though.
I remember the first couple of times I went running outside. I ran past this guy on his front step smoking and drinking a slurpee. I was convinced that I saw him snicker at me. The next time I ran past him I realized that I was exercising my body while he was out there smoking and drinking a sugary drink again. I immediately felt better about myself and just kept running. Think of how much or how little you notice others in the grocery store. I know that I rarely pay attention to others and what they're doing (unless they're in my way! ;)) because I'm too focused on my shopping and reading NI labels! I'm sure most people are off in their own worlds too. Just remember - you're doing all this to improve yourself and your health. If anyone finds that laughable or shameful, then perhaps they are the ones who should be embarrassed. I've got a couple of snappy retorts rehearsed if anyone ever gives me attitude or judgment. |
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And to peanutt, kudos for running outside! I can not being myself to do that. I tell myself when the day comes that I'm thin, I will...And I hate even thinking like that. I want to throw this out there about maybe why some of us are more concerned with people's judgements that others. I remember growing up, even though I was over weight, actually probably obese, my dad used to make rude comments about people, but namely "fat women" in my presence. The older I got, the weirder it was, because HELLO!! I was fat! But if he saw a fat woman coming out of a McD's or something, he'd have a commetn to make. He said to me a few years ago, after my step mom went back to work as a more active job, that he was glad because she was going to get as big as a house...Also when he sees famly members that he hasnt seen in a while, the first thing he comments on (never ever to their face, ALWAYS behind there back) is how FAT they got, or if they lost weight! BUT only if its a female... My dad, I think is even more of a weight bigit than I'm aware, and I'm pretty aware. I wonder if this is why I think everyone else is secretly judging me. Is there anyone in your life that lets you in on all their judgements of others? Could that be why? |
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What's weird about my reticence to ask for nutritional information or to "bother" a waiter with a special request is that I've been on or near the other side of that. I've been a thin woman selling books about exercise and weight loss to heavier customers. My husband's worked as a chef and has told me what he thinks of special requests from diners when I asked him about it.
When I was a bookstore clerk, I doubt I even consciously noticed the physiques of the vast majority of people buying diet/health/exercise books. If the buyer was at a heavy extreme, I thought, "Good for you for taking action!" As for special requests, the only one my husband ever scoffed at was the woman who didn't want flour on her fish, then complained when it was served without its breadcrumb coating (hel-LO, breadcrumbs are made from flour too! :D). He never minded other unique requests and even looked at some as a chance to strut his culinary stuff by making special orders truly special. So I know exactly how ridiculous I'm being when I feel uncomfortable or embarrassed about such things. It's something I'm working to overcome. In the meantime, though, thank goodness for Google so I can look that stuff up. ;) |
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I am very thankful to have online resources at my disposal right now. I think it's wonderful that we can find all sorts of ways to get info that we need as we work on changing ourselves and our habits. All hail Google! :D I think that the observation made above about our fears/embarrassment having to do with someone close to us and their judgments is quite true....both when comments about weight made were positive or negative. What I mean by this is that I remember very clearly my 500lb father making negative comments about skinnier people ordering "rabbit food" in restaurants when we were out as a family. I'm guessing that many of us can think of examples like this that have maybe contributed to our fear or embarrassment. |
Sorry. back to the topic at hand. I don't even notice whether people are or are not looking at nutritional information. And I certainly wouldn't think anything bad or weird about a bigger person reading them. Honestly, there are SO many things to worry about, this should be one you try and let go. That said, I don't like to run outside because I am always afraid someone is going to say I run like Phoebe from Friends.
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I have never had any problems with looking at nutrition labels, but I have had problems asking for it when it wasn't there. For me it is a combination of embarrassment and a shy personality. I'm lucky to have a hubby who will ask for me if needed. For restaurants I always google ahead of time.
As for the wal-mart bakery in particular, he has been told by several bakery employees that they only have an ingredients list and that for products that they have nutrition info they have already labeled them. So he asked if he could get the exact ingredient breakdown, including amounts, in order to be able to determine the nutrition info himself. He was told that would be the equivalent of giving him the recipe and was therefore, proprietary. So, Jonesie, while I do hope that you (and I and everyone else who has trouble) are eventually able to ask for these things for yourself, it may or may not do you any good if you are at a wal-mart bakery. |
Unfortunately being overweight seems to go hand in hand with being insecure. (but we all knew that!) The last thing we want to do is draw attention to ourselves and our food. I almost feel "damned if you do, damned if you don't" sometimes in that situation. Will I be judged for asking for nutritional info vs. filling my cart with junk food. Thankfully, making the decision to take better care of yourself is not a decision you have to consult anyone on. Also along the lines of those who worked in a bookstore, I don't work in retail, but I work in the medical field and I encounter hundreds of people a day. I think when that's your job you just don't hold onto it. You take care of your customer and move on. I hope you'll take a chance and ask the questions you need the answers to. I wouldn't worry about other customers. Your courage may be contagious and give someone else the courage they need to ask a similar question or to simply make a better food choice because they saw someone else (you!) do the same thing.
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http://www.myfit nesspal.com/nutrition-facts-calories/walmart-bakery
I found this a couple months ago when I was jonesing for one of their cupcakes. All I did was google "Walmart bakery nutritional info". Good luck! Edit: hmm, just realized it edited out part of the url. enter in the abpove url without the space between "fit" and "ness" |
Well, I'm generally a confident person in most regards, but asking for special requests or specific information about food is tougher.
For me, I think that part of it is the "I don't want to be a PITA" syndrome. I remember working retail; I remember how much I loved friendly customers, how pleased I was to answer questions or place a special order or just chat a bit. I also remember the few persnickety sacks o' doo-lolly who ran me ragged without ever a word of thanks or so much as a brief smile. They were few and far between, but they were day-ruiners. I dread being one of those. It's really foolish, though, because if I think back, I never minded going above and beyond--not for anyone who was even mildly courteous. It was a source of pride that I could guess a book from even the vaguest description ("Uh, hi, I'm looking for a book? It's got a blue cover? The author's first name begins with 'J?' Do you have it?") or procure even an obscure special order. Not only did such requests not bother me, they were welcome as they gave me a chance to look like Super-Bookstore-Chick. :D So why on earth should I quail at asking the waiter to serve my dressing on the side as long as I accompany the request with a winning smile, some "please" and "thank you," and a good tip? ****, I would love waiting on my table because I am an awesome customer--even if I DO make a special request. :) |
I have absolutely no problem asking about nutritional info and even more importantly, ingredients. Because I'm vegan, I either ask 20 questions about the ingredients in something that lacks labeling or don't eat the item in question at all. The employees are there to sell you their food/services- that's what they're there for, ask them, if they act unprofessionally in some way then don't give them your money and walk out.
For that matter, I have no problem making special orders... not when I was still losing and just trying to eat healthier in general, and especially not now that I'm vegan. There are a few local restaurants here who will happily special-make me items on their menu that are altered to be vegan. If I wasn't willing to ask, then I wouldn't have any place to eat out at locally at all. I don't see it as a burden on the people in the restaurant or something; they get a customer they wouldn't usually have that way! It's the same thing with people special-ordering food to be healthier. I'm not overweight anymore but even when I was, I also had no problem looking at the back of every single thing I bought to check for nutrition. If anyone even payed any special attention to it at all, unless they thought "good for her", who cares what those other people think? I certainly wouldn't care about the opinions of the sort of petty person who would scoff at someone else for trying to better themselves. |
Please don't feel bad asking for help. Please. Because you may not know this but there is a very good chance you are a hero to someone at your local Wal-mart. You have already lost a good deal of weight, and people notice that.
I shop at our local (smallish) Wal-mart frequently. Matter of fact I'll be going there in a little bit. I've been shopping there for years and because we live in a very rural area many of the employees there have been there since the store opened. They have watched me transform. I can't even begin to tell you how many of my Wal-mart "girls" have complimented me or asked me about my weight loss over the last few years. SO...even if you think they are talking behind your back and making fun, just keep doing the awesome job you are doing. Before you know it they'll be asking YOU for nutritional information! Seriously. |
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