Usually if someone asks if I'm on a diet I say " Nope, just watching what I eat." Which really is the truth. I don't have a " diet plan " as in WW, Atkins, or whatever. I just pay attention to how much I eat, whether it's Swiss chard or Swiss cheese. I'm sure some people don't know what to make of my eating because I might be eating tofu salad one day and pizza the next.

Like others have pointed out, it's a little hard to deny you're doing something different once you've lost a significant percentage of your body weight. I am kind of private, so I respond in a low key way. " Have you lost weight? " gets the response " Yeah, I've lost a few pounds " unless it's someone who might genuinely be looking for support.

Originally Posted by CuteNess:
I hate when people ask me this question.

No, I am not overweight. I am 4 foot 11 and 110 lbs. I've lost weight before at a much higher weight and usually am successful at not gaining too much back, as long as I keep myself in check. I initially was only looking to lose about 10 lbs and I just have 5 more to go (5 lbs on me is a HUGE difference in how I feel).

I feel like whenever there is an eating activity, people look at me like I'm crazy cause I am watching what I eat. I always feel that because I am not overweight, I always have to make an excuse to why I feel like I need to lose 5-10 lbs. No, I don't NEED to lose any weight, but its worth it to me and I feel much better when I do.

Its very frustrating, because people will roll their eyes, or tell me I look fine, or that they "lose 5 lbs just by going to the bathroom". For me it will take time and dedication, and I'm thinking I might get into fitness competitions at some point so I'm just really aware of everything I put into my body.

Ugh....why can't people just back off?

People are just naturally curious and NOSY!

However, when confronted, I just tell them, lots of things, depends on who it is, and how they frame the question. Some times I'm allergic. I am actually allergic to chocolate. Some times I just say, "no thanks". Some times, "I'm full", I'll check it out later.

The thing is, the longer you do it, the less, people will see it as an issue, not for you, but for them. They do give up after while.

I have found, that over the last 10 years, as the younger part of our family, moves towards, more healthy choices, the older ones, while still a bit pouty about it on holidays, etc., have gotten more accepting. I think it's because we have stuck to our choices. We don't make a big deal of it, but slowly, we are winning over better choices, for the most part, but we are ok, with a piece of pie (etc.) for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

It boils down to finding balance. Most days, you stay on your plan. But, it's also ok, to work, a piece of pumpkin pie, or stuffing, or a drink and hot wing, or a wedding toast, or what ever into your day.:D:D

The one day that I ordered from a local Middle Eastern spot was probably the only day I was excited to grab leftovers. I got some hummus, olives, and dolmas!

We usually, like today, have offerings of chocolate and pastries. Of course the same coworker came in to let me know - and did say that there probably isn't anything I'd eat, but there are nuts. :smug:

Something I picked up from the Biggest Loser (yes, I actually did learn something from a tv show!) is to closely examine a menu and make the best swaps possible. For example, I wanted to have these delicious, but caloric, type of potatoes as a side for a nice meal out. I opted to have them, but politely declined to have a large salad that was slathered in dressing, cheese, and bacon. I also paired them with a low-calorie, non-fried fish option. It was quite delicious and didn't bust my calories.

-PT

I tell people I'm not on a diet, in fact I eat a lot and try to run a 5k everyday. It annoys them more because that's not what they want to hear.

The worst thing is that most of my co-workers are in their 20's and can eat whatever they want and still be teeny tiny...I keep tell them this will all change for them soon, and give them the evil laugh...lol

"Are you on a diet?"

"No, but my tapeworm's name is Fred"

"No, I traded my body in for a different model. Had to keep the head though."

"No, I just decided one day to 'think thin.'"

"Yes! It's fantastic. They call it the Live Diet. Everything has to be alive. Packing the mice for lunch is problematic though."

"Yes, It's the Atkins diet. Running out of people named Atkins though, so I'm not sure if I'll continue."




My default to intrusive questions is scathing sarcasm, mostly developed to get people to stop asking me when I planned on having kids.

Direct questions about my weight and/or weightloss are answered with a puzzled and confused look on my face. "Are you on a diet?" Me: "huh? No, why?" Partly because I'm not on a diet and partly because it stops further investigation into what I'm eating and why.

On the other hand I love talking about food and recipes and restaurants and markets etc. I'm constantly being asked "Your salad looks yummy, what's in it?" But I'm not about to get into a philosophical discussion about why I'm eating a salad, that's just dumb.

Regarding food platters - unless I'm the first one to get there I don't touch them. I have germ phobia and people are disgusting, truly disgusting. They pick through things with their hands, they double dip, they toss food around and it's a turn off.

As far as unhealthy things at parties, maybe it's a NY thing but New Yorkers in general don't eat much unhealthy food. I often eat lunch with my coworkers and my salad could easily classify as unhealthy compared to what others are eating. Everyone's got some kind of salad, and other people are way more "health nutty" than me sporting raw kale, seaweed, lots of seaweed lol, sprouted things, and everything is "raw" like nuts, and unpasteurized dairy products etc. It's kind of crazy, I can't remember the last time I saw someone eating a sandwich lol. So really, I can't relate to feeling out of place when eating something healthy. In fact, I feel really out of place when eating something like a sandwich or a pasta dish or godforbid a bagel lol. The type of people I'm around would leave a whole box of complimentary donuts completely untouched.

Originally Posted by vchan000:
"Are you on a diet?"

"No, but my tapeworm's name is Fred"

"No, I traded my body in for a different model. Had to keep the head though."

"No, I just decided one day to 'think thin.'"

"Yes! It's fantastic. They call it the Live Diet. Everything has to be alive. Packing the mice for lunch is problematic though."

"Yes, It's the Atkins diet. Running out of people named Atkins though, so I'm not sure if I'll continue."





My default to intrusive questions is scathing sarcasm, mostly developed to get people to stop asking me when I planned on having kids.

:rofl: Everyone one of these made me laugh out loud, but I think you saved the best for last. :lol:

I've never been on a diet, but since about 13, I have made good choices and eat healthy with things that I know are not good clean foods in moderation. And, that's the secret to having a BMI of 18-20 for your entire adult life.

Originally Posted by Wannabeskinny:
Direct questions about my weight and/or weightloss are answered with a puzzled and confused look on my face. "Are you on a diet?" Me: "huh? No, why?" Partly because I'm not on a diet and partly because it stops further investigation into what I'm eating and why.

On the other hand I love talking about food and recipes and restaurants and markets etc. I'm constantly being asked "Your salad looks yummy, what's in it?" But I'm not about to get into a philosophical discussion about why I'm eating a salad, that's just dumb.

Regarding food platters - unless I'm the first one to get there I don't touch them. I have germ phobia and people are disgusting, truly disgusting. They pick through things with their hands, they double dip, they toss food around and it's a turn off.

As far as unhealthy things at parties, maybe it's a NY thing but New Yorkers in general don't eat much unhealthy food. I often eat lunch with my coworkers and my salad could easily classify as unhealthy compared to what others are eating. Everyone's got some kind of salad, and other people are way more "health nutty" than me sporting raw kale, seaweed, lots of seaweed lol, sprouted things, and everything is "raw" like nuts, and unpasteurized dairy products etc. It's kind of crazy, I can't remember the last time I saw someone eating a sandwich lol. So really, I can't relate to feeling out of place when eating something healthy. In fact, I feel really out of place when eating something like a sandwich or a pasta dish or godforbid a bagel lol. The type of people I'm around would leave a whole box of complimentary donuts completely untouched.

As a fellow New Yorker, it's because we know that bread and pasta and sandwiches with the aforementioned bread will make us fat so we make better choices.
Your body is a summary of your choices (barring thyroid or other issues not in your control). Salads can be worse than cheeseburgers. Don't put cheese, croutons, heavy dressings or other things that can make your healthy salad a 1000 calorie salad.

PS eat the donuts?!? Who cares if they are free. Bring an apple or some carrots.

Originally Posted by vchan000:
"Are you on a diet?"

"No, but my tapeworm's name is Fred"

"No, I traded my body in for a different model. Had to keep the head though."

"No, I just decided one day to 'think thin.'"

"Yes! It's fantastic. They call it the Live Diet. Everything has to be alive. Packing the mice for lunch is problematic though."

"Yes, It's the Atkins diet. Running out of people named Atkins though, so I'm not sure if I'll continue."




My default to intrusive questions is scathing sarcasm, mostly developed to get people to stop asking me when I planned on having kids.

Originally Posted by Streudel:
:rofl: Everyone one of these made me laugh out loud, but I think you saved the best for last. :lol:

Ditto. Loved every single one of these. =)

I have the same experience and I hate it. Usually I just say "no thanks" to things or "I'm not hungry" or "I ate a late snack and I'm really full" and don't elaborate. If they ask if I'm on a diet, I'll say "I'm just a healthy eater" or "I'm not really into sweets" or "It looks great but never sits right with me. I'd rather not have a stomach ache." I don't feel it's my obligation to elaborate.

Originally Posted by vchan000:
"Are you on a diet?"

"No, but my tapeworm's name is Fred"

"No, I traded my body in for a different model. Had to keep the head though."

"No, I just decided one day to 'think thin.'"

"Yes! It's fantastic. They call it the Live Diet. Everything has to be alive. Packing the mice for lunch is problematic though."

"Yes, It's the Atkins diet. Running out of people named Atkins though, so I'm not sure if I'll continue."

My default to intrusive questions is scathing sarcasm, mostly developed to get people to stop asking me when I planned on having kids.

Ha ha. Reminds me of Al Jaffee's Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions (in Mad Magazine).

F.