Interesting thread PQ;

I weighed 130 most of my 20's and 30's. When I turned 40, my metabolism "slowed." My weight crept up to the 140's. At 50 I weighed in the 150's. By the end of my 50's I was up to 200!

I don't know how old this office mate is, but I'll PROMISE you that if she is eating like that every day, it won't be very long before she begins to gain weight because of it. I ate like a crazy person in my 20's through 50's. Junk food, sweets, whatever I wanted. I have little fatty tumors all over my body, and my doctor says that I can thank "McDonald's" for them! She is right!!

Thank God that I am on my way down now. NO ONE comments on my weight at my work unless it is complimentary. I am lucky. We are all women and all very supportive of one another no matter what is going on. Some of us are lcing, some of us are "dieting," and one of us eats massive amounts of donuts and junk food. No comments at all. It's really wonderful.

Sounds like an immature person in that junk food addict in your office. Also sounds like she wishes she had some of your will power. Jealousy, sure. Keep up being nice and just feel sorry for her. Her attitude has undoubtedly alienated more than just you.

Peace, Peg
1/1/03
204/176/155
5'8"

I love the Skillpower vs Willpower comment - it is soooo true. You have given youself the tools and the skills to succeed - that's what it is all about. Just remember, it's not about can't eat, it's about don't eat. BTW, some women feel that a person who doesn't eat certain foods is automatically judging other women's food choices, and they don't like that. Sounds like you have such a one there. In addition, she is about as subtle as a lead pipe - maybe you should return the favor - as in "So and so, I am not asking, I am telling you to quit being so rude, insensitive and catty to me - I do not want your food, quit offering."

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oh MY! i sure am glad i have my own business... i DID work at a few retail stores in my life... and i do know how people can treat others... but daaaaaaaaaaaaaaang.. i had forgotton how bad it can be.. holy cow!
i havent gotten anything but compliments from everyone.. husband ESPECIALLY.. okay.,. i lied... my kids are sick of hearing about my WOE... i dont really talk about it to them... but if they want to go out to eat or make something that i wont eat they roll the eyes and mumble..*L*
but heck.. they do that about EVERYTHING i say and do..*L*
i havent really talked about atkins to anyone.. when they make comments about how good i look ... i mention my gazelle elite freestyle... funny they dont even ASK about diet after that.. guess they ASSUME its the exercise.. and that is just FINE with me...none of their biz anywho...*grin*

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PQ....jestey is right about telling miss manners that you don't want her food. Some of us, women in particular, let people walk all over us because we don't want to seem rude. I believe that each time a person talks down to us and we let them only gives them the ok to do it over and over again. Standing our ground is not being rude tho....it's sensible and enpowering to ourselves. I'm also sure you're not the only one in your office that feels this way toward her. Hold tight to what you believe in and please don't let her keep pushing you down.

You are all right the only time that someone can walk all over you is when you lie down.

Is that the truth! I don't think that I am let them do that. I like to stand my ground and even though the situation is a bit alarming at times and aggravating never once do I think that I am going to give up or eat something just to satisify someone that is bringing in goodies everyday!

BTW the ladies....I stepped on the new scale this morning and it seems to be quite acquite (according to my husband) I am down 16 pounds! I haven't weighed in some time bc my "other" scale was weighing me every single time at something different..I got rid of it and invested in a good one! And I was thrilled to be back in the 20's again..and I haven't even finished the third week of Atkins! ( I have stayed on Induction)

Thanks for the support regarding the office.
Nothing really happened today.....except someone brought in brownies...and there was left over donuts from the day before and there was left over cake too! All I just pass by and think............THIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But, after losing 16 pounds! I am like not even thinking of touching one of those "goodies."

PQ

whhhoooo hooooo! 16 pounds is WONDERFUL Pq! and as i like to say, the very best revenge is living well. i think you've got that covered.

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I'll have to remember that one.

Great thread.

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Started Atkins on 9/20/03
235-->190; 150 goal

Friday so was busy that nothing really transpired, after "THE OFFICE" I went to steak house and I ate and ate and ate. I couldn't believe that I was that hungry. I don't mean the dying of hunger thing, I was eating and enjoying. For me on this woe I have a hard time eating alot at once. But, last night I had a "field green" salad that was $12.00 and all that it has was field greens =\ and it came with a dressing (according to the menu) that I was not sure of. I asked if the dressing had sugar in it and she said, yes. So I oppted for the ole faithful ranch. I had 1 pound of steamed Alaskian King crab legs (w/the yummy butter) and a strip steak along with grilled aparagus. I ate nearly all of it but half of the steak and some of the asparagus (which I will be tossing into a salad today), when I woke up this morning..I thought do I rare step on the new (friendly) scale....after eatting ALL of that? 226!!! I was like.....are you kidding me? I nearly gorged myself last night and I still lose ANOTHER pound this morning. Today is day 20 and I have lost 17 pounds. That is unreal to me and fully don't expect the weight loss to continue this swiftly. But, if it does....I could weigh 120 by September!! LOL
Thanks for reading and responding.
Monday we are off from work, but I am certain that Tuesday will prove to be challenging once again.......and I have my low carb armor on!!!!!! =o]
PQ

Just a follow up gang.
Yesterday at "THE OFFICE" Mary said to me...Did you hear about the guy that had a heart attack from Atkins? I am like, "I did!" "Did you really hear what you just said?" She looked at me funny, I said first of all if a he went to his "primary doctor" and he ok'd the diet like everyone should do prior to starting any diet. Then he needs to take it up with his doctor. And secondly I think that he gave himself a heartattack prior to ever starting Atkin's! He was a heart attack waiting to happen. She said, "Well you have to admit that the diet is all fat and very bad for you!" I said, "No I don't have to admit anything like that..because it isn't all fat, this is the best that I have ever felt!" She says, "Well with all of the greece that you eat (mind you: she is eating a Biggie fry from Wendy's and a huge burger!) I said, "Again, Mary might want to look at your own plate there and listen to what you are saying." She shut right up and didn't challenge me again. I am tired of defending my choice of eating and way of eating. Even after all of this time that I have been low carbing (off and on for the last 3 plus years) I still am made to feel like this sinner......even after all of the great hoopla about how great it is. There are still people that want to play verbal ping pong about it.
Someone once told me never discuss politics and religion with people. And I am thinking that I need to add low carb dieting/programs as well. =\

BTW: My size 18 skirt that was told about in the VERY beginning of this thread...that Mary said that she was waiting to for me to show her something....remember that?
Well I don't think that I will get much more time in it without it looking like a tent on me! It is HHHHHHHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUUGEEEEEEEEEEE on me now. And that was jean skirt out of the dryer...and it was lose! I was so happy! I will weigh in tomorrow!

Drrrummm roollll pllllllllleeeeeeeeeeasssssssssse............

Thanks for listening,
PQ

Dear PQ,

I have just read the thread from the beginning and am very proud of you for holding strong against Mary. I can see that you've become bolder as she gets more and more obnoxious. I especially liked the comment about her "looking at her own plate". I learned that there are people out there like Mary and no matter how polite you try and be it gets worse until you take a stand. Hopefully, she'll back off now. There is nothing like confidence in yourself and good well-being that intimidates people.

I attended a conference recently and one of the speakers was talking about food and health. She blasted Atkins, and then proceeded to tell us the best way to eat which was essentially Atkins! Afterward, I got the courage and told her I had lost 40 pounds on Atkins and it wasn't red meat and fat like she said, but lots of vegetables with berries and nuts. She actually said she was happy for me. I'll probably see her at the next year's conference and now am even more determined to stay on plan and show her even more progress.

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gosh. at some point, i'm wondering if you're going to end up telling her if she can't be supportive, just shut up! lol

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