Just for fun

What's the stupidest bit of weight loss advice you've been given by somebody who 'just doesn't understand'?

A few years ago a guy I knew told me I should learn to play chess because it would teach me the mental discipline I needed to lose weight.

He was an odd guy. He used the word discipline a lot in conversation - I never wanted to know why!

Anyway, I told him chess is the most boring game in creation and I'd rather watch paint dry. (Apologies to any avid chess players out there.)

The only time I ever lost any weight was on Atkins. I was what failed not the diet. I started eating refined foods again.

Me too. It's a good program but carbs called my name. I did great right up to the holidays.

Hey, my ex primary care doctor suggested that if i would just buy the right cookbooks I wouldn't need the sleeve. She is my EX PCP for a reason.

Years ago having yet again re-gained weight after yet another weight loss my thin PCP asked me "What? Do you just not care?" That was the last I saw of him. (Ironically I learned later that he died young -- of heart disease.) But the damage was done. I gave up on myself for a few years after that. Finally found a good, supportive PCP. I'll never let a doctor treat me like sh*t again.