Some People Will NEVER Learn
Typically I am NOT one to complain or go on a rant, but this is something that bothered me.
Yesterday….I went to the mall with a friend to shop for an outfit for a wedding we are all going to this weekend. While, we were there we decided to grab a salad and sit in the food court for a chat. Well, sitting next to me were two girls having dinner and chatting as well. I am not the type to listening in on conversations, but I heard the word diet pills. It kind of caught my attention, so me being the nosey girl I can be at times I had to glance over look at the girls. These two girls were heavy set and having two slices of pizza loaded down with a small salad completely covered in dressing with this huge ass drink (I would laugh it was diet). These girls are discussing what type of diets pills they want to try to lose weight b/c nothing else seems to work for them. I had to laugh. Now, I am not the smartest person in weight loss and healthy but I am smart enough to know what they are eating could be a huge clue as to why they are packing on the pounds. So, I had to put my two cents in. I said I couldn’t help but over hear you are talking about diet pills, I am curious what you are wanting to try and why (I am sorry I just had to hear this again). They told me how they really wanted to lose weight for some vacation they are taking in April and nothing seems to work. So, I asked them well when you take pills do you change your diet or if they add in exercise. The reply (no shocker), is we have but not like we should but we don’t eat much sometimes only 2 times a day and I don’t have time for exercise. Well…DUH there is your hint right there, Eat bad, No exercise, hmm…If that were the way to do it then why would there be diet and exercise, um for fun. NO!! Well, I had to clue these girls in a little bit with what I know. This one girl had the nerve to tell me, how could I be telling them these things if I do not follow the rules myself. (hmm, I assume she thinks that b/c I am still a little chunky) I said well for years I haven’t but recently I have began following those rules. Those rules and tips I just gave you aided me in losing 48lbs since March 5 of this year, so I think I have some idea of what I am doing. This girl told me I was lying (um why would I lie about that). To which I laughed, I said I could prove it. I carry two pictures in my wallet. Before and NOW (as I have not reached my after yet), and showed it to them. I said look at these pictures with the date printed on them and call me a liar; I don’t care. I know where I have been. I am not the one sitting here complaining about being dateless and unhappy, not to mention fat whiling stuffing my face with pizza and dressing garnished with lettuce. I said, if you look over I am having a salad and I am doing something about my weight, rather than sitting and complaining. I said, I just thought I would try to help but obviously you don’t want or need the help so spend your money and waste it b/c a pill will not lose the weight for you or stop you from stuffing your face with the bad things that caused you to get fat in the first place. Usually, I do not get in to these little "pissing contests (some people call it)", but I do not know how these girls can judge me when they are not better themselves, when I was simply trying to help them as I have been in their shoes before, feeling a little hopeless until I woke up and saw exactly what I was doing wrong and understand complaining doesn’t change a thing you have to put yourself in action and do something about it. I wanted to help them, but people like that do not deserve it, I decided to let them wallow in their self pity for as long as they like and try pill after pill after pill until they wake up and realize you have to get off your ass to lose weight not sit on your ass eat bad and pray for weight to disappear.. I don’t get it. Oh well, it’s their bad mistake, not mine.
Anyways, that’s all for now.. I just realized how long this blog has gotten.
Thanks for reading.
June 6, 2007 at 7:25 am
As the old saying goes you can lead a hours to water but you can’t make them drink.
Some people are full of excuses and it takes something bad in their life to change their attitude. I am glad to see your still doing well
Keep up the great attitude and fantastic progress
June 6, 2007 at 7:38 am
Don’t let this one bad experience keep you from reaching out to others and trying to help them. I think it’s great that someone your age is trying to spread the word about the benefits of trying to stay healthy. Great job and good luck with your weight loss efforts…from what I can see your on the right path and looking great.
June 6, 2007 at 7:52 am
lol thats good you said something… maybe today they will think about what you said and take it into consideration…. at least you said something… most people wont even attempt to say anything… good luck on your goal! you can do it!!!
June 6, 2007 at 8:24 am
Way to go!
I had a fellow nurse complain to me, once that she couldn’t lose weight. As she was doing this, she actually had a full ozen donuts in front of her, and was shoving them in, as she was griping. She didn’t appreciate my comment of how she might want to make smaller and wiser food choices.
June 6, 2007 at 10:41 am
So many people just DO NOT GET IT!!…LOL. And it is hard to make them. Well your doing great! Keep up all the good work!
June 7, 2007 at 1:24 pm
This is the same reason I do not discuss diet or exercise with anyone but people who know what they are talking about. Everyone has their idea and their way, but in reality there is really only one way…I don’t even try to give my own friends advice cause they think they know everything already, although I have had a couple of my friends come to me and help them, some think they can just eat once a day and they are good…Whatever! I totally feel your frustration and totally got that feeling I get when I get pissed when others don’t freaking listen!!!!! UGHHH!
All that matters though is YOU know you are doing it right…!
June 7, 2007 at 1:36 pm
I love chocolate
June 8, 2007 at 6:51 am
You are too funny! Good points, I’ve often pointed out to people lately who tell me how great I look and ask how I did it: "It’s amazing what diet and exercise will do for you." They just look at me like they don’t understand, like I’m keeping some sort of secret from them. Miracle pills and diets don’t work and deep down I think people know that, but don’t want to put in the effort, or don’t think they can. Yeah, it’s the old fashioned way, but it has stood the test of time. Hope your ankle gets well soon so you can get back into the gym, I know you’re itching to hit it hard. Good luck and stay strong!
June 10, 2007 at 7:40 pm
The ignorance of some people is almost unbareable….truthfully I would have killed to have someone tell me girl "look at what your putting in your mouth…eat right and exercise" I would have been SOLD had you shown me your before and now pics…Sometimes people have been the way they are for so long that they’re just comfortable…people like you and I have had that epiphony moment where we realise that we Have to do something about where we’re at…we want better and we’re gonna do what we have to do to get there….Hopefully you planted a seed in those young ladies and gave them a memory that they’ll think about when those stupid pills don’t work….I’m empowered that there’s somone like you speading the knowledge and tryin to better others, even strangers! Good for you!
June 12, 2007 at 9:34 am
Amen! Hey you did your good deed, you informed them of what works and how to make healthy lifestyle changes……what they do with the info you gave them is up to them. In 2 years, when they are only bigger fo not taking your advice, they will only have themselves to blame.
Help those you can, cut the rest lose.
June 13, 2007 at 7:55 am
honey! You told them right. To hell w/ them if they don’t like what you had to say. It was the truth!! You know, some people never, ever, learn..Alot of times I try to give certain people advice and I get chewed out and all sorts of crap. So, my thing is this-You do what you have to do and HEATHER will do what she has to do. Simple as that. Life is to short to share great info w/ ignorant people. I mean, come on-Grow the hell up. Wipe it off and just know that you did the right thing.
June 13, 2007 at 1:35 pm
Too funny!