Okay, so every week I seem to let you guys know what a bad person I am. LOL. Last week you found out that I am vain, and this week you will discover that I have become a little judgmental. I try my hardest not to judge people, I really do. All of that good ol' Southern Baptist upbringing has a way of making you believe the Big Guy will judge you just as harshly as you judge others....but I digress.
So today I caught myself being judgmental and thinking evil thoughts before 9am even hit. On the way to work glaring at the lady smoking a cigarette and walking infront of me...puffing like a dragon and blowing the smoke back at me.....I thought man she just looks unhealthy! A little Paleo and Crossfit would do her some good.
Fast forward 20 minutes...now I am in the cafeteria at work grabbing my usual veggie omelet and turkey sausage. Now I am amazed at the amount of crap people around me are piling on their plates. I watched in amazement as one lady got a huge bacon, ham, sausage, hash brown, and extra cheese omelet. You had to see this thing to understand. And then she slathered it with syrup! But let's not stop there....then she decided to polish it all off with a donut....just to be safe. I could just feel my arteries clogging up just looking at her plate. Once again I get into judgmental mode....I think what the heck is wrong with her...doesn't she know that is enough to feed 6 baby cows? No wonder she looks unhealthy...boy she could sure stand to do a little CF! lololol. Please don't hate me...I was rude as hell in my thoughts, but I'm just being honest.
The point of this all is that as I have embarked upon this Paleo journey I have become evil...j/k, but I really have noticed more how other people around me treat their bodies. Whereas a month ago I may not have noticed the monster omelet lady or the heifer that jumps on the elevator for just ONE floor, now I am really attuned to it. I try not to forget that before I cared or really knew any better, I was the chick that would go to a buffet and lose my damn mind. I mean I made a sport out of eating! Go up for one plate...recover for 15-20 minutes and then on to round two. That was very bad behavior that I only broke through becoming more educated about nutrition, portion control, and exercise. It would do me good to humble myself and realize that not everyone has reached that stage in their life:) I really appreciate CF, Paleo, and you guys for helping me to become more educated on healthy...but still HAPPY living:)
yatta, join the judgemental crowd. i have the same thoughts when i see people at restaurants. haha, but you are correct, people just need to be educated for i definitely had some awful years. like sophomore year in college where i seriously drank 14 regular mt dews per day (i was chain drinking them, no joke...cavities resulted) and my dinners consisted of either pizza rolls, frozen pizza, or bacon cheeseburgers. playing soccer prevented any weight gain, but i was definitely soft.
ReplyDeleteHahaha - love the post, so much truth. I think I get a rise out of mocking my friends and eating like a paleo jerk when I'm out ;)
ReplyDeleteYes we may be judging them but these non paleo people are also judging right back at us! I have so many friends give me weird looks or make some snooty comment about how crazy and ridiculous I am about my diet and workout regiment. I used to get really angry when people made these comments about me but now I just challenge them to come and try it out before making judgements. So you're exactly right. Education and experience is key. And so instead of judging, we should strive to educate and inform others ab their health and keep encouraging them to come try crossfit and/or paleo out!
ReplyDeleteLove, love love this post. I can so relate. I've been a part of so many judgemental food circles in my life. Several bordered on the religious. Especially the whole vegan thing.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Kelsey! On to the 9's!
Food for today:
AM: Scrambled eggs, 2 bacon
Snack: 2-3oz chicken
PM: Collard Greens, 4oz grass fed beef, lots of butter
2c tea w/1 tbsp coconut oil added
Anyone interested in 5 Lbs of vanilla whey? Let me know if you want to try some and I'll bring a little in. I have a jug that's about 5 servings less than full and I've only had it for a bit over a week - switched up the brand and don't need it. If you want it, I'll give it up for 25$s. I paid a little over 40$. Let me know!
ReplyDelete@ john, bring some in and ill try it. yet, what time are you going in tonite? i think im going in around 7pm to make up yesterdays. if not, dont worry bout it.
ReplyDeleteI wont be in tonight - tomorrow maybe, though I want to do endurance class so may not even be till Friday. 5 either way.
ReplyDeleteI have mixed feelings on judging others eating habits. On one hand, I have often become near tears witnessing people make such poor food decisions. In my opinion, it is not fair that a large % of our population has not received the education and facts necessary to make the right choice. In addition, depending on where you live, how much $ you have, etc. there are folks who cannot afford healthy food or only have a plethera of fast food chains to choose from. I am not making excuses, but I do know first hand this is the case for many.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, with SO SO SO many diets, eating habits, ways of life, fads, etc. out there - I hate to be preached to. Paleo works for me but I try and understand that it may not appeal to or work for others. So if someone asks me about Paleo, I am happy to share but I try my hardest not to preach my lifestyle.
This past weekend - I was put down many times for Paleo. Not just criticized but actually made to feel bad. I did not lash out or even talk back. What I do works for me and I consider myself LUCKY to have found a lifestyle that I can commit to, that makes me feel good and look good!
Great write up Yatta! I HEART your honesty! Keep it coming!!
This really made me laugh Yatta! I am guilty about judging other people's lifestyles. One of my biggest pet peeves... when someone rides the elevator up ONE floor. Ugh!
ReplyDeleteBut mostly I feel bad for people that are really out of shape. I think that most of the time people are that way because they are not happy w/ themselves for whatever reason. I know when I weighed about 20lbs more than I do now, it was because I just wasn't happy so I ate (ALOT)!!
I do find myself wanting to kick the guy that sits by me at work though. He ALWAYS comments on my how my paleo eating is obsessive and not that healthy. And then also that I workout too much. He even said he wouldn't be interested in a girl that has abs. Haha! He gets through the day by drinking energy drinks and never works out. Prob won't be taking any of his comments too seriously.
Kelsey - total difference. Quality vs quantity/price really. Buy the stuff you can get down easily.
ReplyDeleteI honestly wouldn't eat cheap whey consecutively post workout if you paid me. To each his/her own, I suppose.
I really DO think its worth paying the extra buck for the good stuff when it comes to whey, because in the long run it really isn't that much more...
Thanks guys and gals! I'm glad everyone liked the post:)I'm so happy that I am not alone in my evilness!
ReplyDelete@Thom...wowsers! You were really into Mountain Dew! I too am a recovering soda addict...Sprite and Orange Soda were my crack of choice. Once I started dreaming about rolling around in soda I had to let it go....plus I let go of 25lbs:) lol. You would never believe how much sugar is in a soda!
It seems like everyone feels judged by their non-Paleo buddies like I do, so I wont feel so bad when a mean thought crosses my mind:)
@Rae, you do have a good point about being able to afford healthy food. It is sooo much cheaper to be unhealthy. That is really messed up!
Glad to make so many of you chuckle a little today....next week I will shoot for serious...a deep thought invoking post. lol. Goodnight CF fam!
Tuesdays Food log:
BREAKFAST:
2.5 scrambled eggs
2 sausage links, 1 strip of bacon
Fresh OJ
LUNCH:
Shrimp and lobster stew
Grapes
2 Fruit strips
DINNER:
GROUND BASIL CHICKEN
STEAMED BROCOLLI
FRUIT STRIP
SNACK:
APPLE
Fresh OJ (I need to stop it with the fresh OJ....I just need to drink more water)
whoa whoa whoa...kelsey...generic vs brand name medicines are not the same. coming from medical and more so, a pharma background where i worked on many of the drugs currently in use, they are not the same. while active ingredients are usually the same (have to be to get FDA approval), the processes and formulations may differ, therefore, everyone reacts to meds differently. just wanted to clear up that point.
ReplyDelete@ john, thanks for the input on protein. new to that as well.
sorry, one last point, the generic drugs need to show bioequivalence to the brand-name, and bioequivalence is not necessarily the same as therapeutic effectiveness.
ReplyDeletemy apologies, just adamant about this subject. just wanted you to be aware of what goes on behind the scenes.