I received this comment today on my post Dieting Made me Fat – How’d I get Skinny? and thought it warranted a response.
Ummm, yeah…those are good suggestions and I’m glad it worked for you. But what about those of us who’ve already been doing exactly that for years, without losing weight? I ate 1200-1500 calories – on a low-fat, high-protein, veggie & whole grain diet – for several years, and worked out at the gym 1-2 hours/day 4-6 days/week (running 20-25+ miles/week for a while). I lost a few pounds initially, then maintained.
All I’m trying to say is that it’s not as easy as you make it out to be. Some people (~2-5% of dieters) can lose weight and keep it off – great, I’m happy for them. But please don’t claim that anyone can because you did. That’s just not true, and there’s ample evidence – scientific as well as anecdotal – showing this.
Ummmm, yeah, easy. EASY?? I never said it was easy. I was simple sharing MY observations and advice from MY experience. If it were so easy for me I wouldn’t have to blog, look for inspiration daily, keep food journals, etc.
To quote my own post…
I didn’t say it would be easy, did I?
I understand your frustration and I wish I could help you. Just so you know, this blog is the expression of my thoughts and inspiration for those who need a push to change there diet as I did. I didn’t do those things and I was fat because of it. I’m sorry you are having a hard time. But please don’t claim anyone can’t do it just because you can’t. That’s just not true either, there is ample evidence – scientific as well as my own experience – that it is.
Oh! and why are these type of comments always Anonymous?!?
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That chick is totally whack. You couldn’t even workout that hard on that amount of calories…unless she’s like 3 and half foot tall. And she never once heard or read anything that said starving yourself is bad. And no one said to her, gee you need to eat more. Bu!!$h*t!
Roni-I think all the POSITIVE comments on here speak for themselves. If someone doesn’t like your opinion there are many other people blogging about their journey’s through losing weight, maintaining weight, “looking good at any size”, etc. You never claimed that your way was the only way to follow…we enjoy reading your journey!! :) Thanks Roni
I love the way you handed this, Roni. You were very fair and even-handed. :-)
You inspire me every time I visit here. Thanks for all the info you share and your experiences.
Roni I started reading your posts halfway through my 53 1bs weight loss journey. I used you as my inspiration and still do. Thankyou Roni. WW worked for me like it did for you. I’m on my maintance journey with you and it feels good sitting on the other side of the fence.
The negativety is jealousy..and the annoymous should see her Dr if she’s telling the truth.
WW and maintance for me is hard but worth it. Its a lifestyle change forever so enjoy your weight loss journey because thats your new food life.
Hi Roni,
I don’t think anyone who has read your blog for any significant period of time could possibly acuse you of acting like weight loss is easy. Anonymous may have read that one post out of context.
I will say that I think many of us know what it is like to feel utterly frustrated and stymied in our weight loss efforts. We know what it is like to try our hardest and find that that somehow isn’t good enough. I know I’ve been there. When you’re in that frustrated place, it can be very easy to lash out at the myriad of success stories that we are bombarded with every day. You have to come up with some reason to justify the fact that you haven’t been successful, so you tear into other people. And, let’s face it, many weight loss “success stories” are easy to attack. So many people achieve slimness through radical unhealthy means.
Those of us who have read your blog for any period of time know 1. that you achieved your weight loss healthily and sanely and 2. that you are always honest about your struggles. I have never gotten the sense that you look down on those of us who are still getting there. I think I speak for a lot of people when I say I am very thankful that I stumbled on your blog.
Roni-
I remember a few years ago…ok, have I really been following your blog that long:)–when a poster wrote that you were so lucky. I was so mad for you, I felt the exact same way when I read this post. I think there isn’t a person out there who has struggled with their weight who doesn’t know and believe it is hard for ourselves and others. You are an inspiration…b/c you are real and don’t try to sell it as a quick adn easy fix!!
THANK YOU!
Jen
Roni you are GREAT!!!!!! and it is so sad to see how frustation can bring people like the “anonymous” to TRY to ruin you excellent, nice, encouraging blog. I truly believed that the “anonymous” it’s NOT doing what he or she claim is doing. I truly believed that he or she is lying to herself. We all know that when consuming those calories and doing exercise you WILL be FIT. We all know what to do we just don’t do it. That’s why we all look fo motivation just as you site.
I really love your site. Thanks for charing with all of us. and for those who don’t think is usefuel, well just go to a different one :~)
RONI,
ALL I CAN SAY IS THAT YOUR WORDS INSPIRE ME. I THANK YOU VERY MUCH AND I LOOK FORWARD TO LOOKING AT YOUR POST EVERYDAY.
THANK YOU
I second nyrtlepop! I said the same thing when I read the quote. Clearly that poster is angry and not as educated in health and fitness and diet as they think. Reading comments like that really piss me off, especially because you of all people do NOT deserve them. Not that anyone does but you know what I mean.
I too think that person was looking for a quick fix and just got mad that you didn’t have one for them. WHATEVER!
The rest of us still love you and your blog and especially the recipes! :)
I was first enraged when I read those comments from anonymous. Guess I am a little protective, as your websites and blogs have inspired me so much. My only response is that anonymous either has a medical condition prohibiting her from losing weight…or perhaps she is not being as honest with herself as she thinks. Weight Loss is NOT easy…no matter who you are. I have currently hit a plateau myself. That tells me that I need to change something….either my diet or my exercise or perhaps a little of both. Another blogger also commented that perhaps anonymous is a negaholic and thrives on being perpetually negative. Once you get caught in that ‘victim’ mindset, it is hard to see through any other glasses.
Keep up your good work. You are my daily inspiration!
I have been going to this website since Oct 2007 and I have never posted a blog. After reading this blog I felt the need to add my 2 cents. In looking at how many people who have answered to this blog (62 responses so far) not one has been negative. That alone should let you know Roni that you are doing a fabulous job and please keep up the good work. We all know that dieting is not easy. If it was everyone would be skinny and healthy. So in saying all of this please do not let one person get you down when there are so many of us looking forward to all your positive insights and inspirations.
Kim
she needs to eat like 1500-1600 calories you can’t work out and not eat… working out so much and only eating 1200 cals a day this girl needs to do some research and you are right Roni you never said it was easy.
OMG – I agree with Inhale and Exhale totally – that poor girl is probably in starvation mode and doesn’t even know it. All the work she’s doing building muscles getting taxed right away because her body is hanging onto the fat for dear life wondering why it is being abused. She could also have a more serious medical condition causing problems in losing weight as well. Hopefully she realizes that you need to eat to fuel. 1600 calories is around where I hover. It’s slow, but worth it.
ditto to all the great things in the above comments. You are awesome.
What she/he trying to be a brat or was it a plea for help. That was just really inappropriately said.
I am glad for all the tips for anonymous who obviously needs them. Anyone not losing weight under those circumstances needs to look at why and change something.
Don’t let one little anonymous rant get you down. Your blog has inspired me to start my own blog and to get this weight off once and for all. You offer some great recipes, ideas and and a ton of inspiration! Keep up the good work!