Why do people make stupid comments?

geechigirl · 08-27-2006, 10:07 PM

I went into a store today looking for vitamins and explained to the man in the store that I was looking for a vitamin that is good for someone who is eating low carb. He told me that they didn't carry a vitamin specificaly for that but they did have a Carb Curb pill. He suggested that the pill would be great for me if I wanted to cheat and eat carbs b/c it helped in the digestion of carbs. Now why the @&%% would he suggest that I may want to cheat and use that product?

MintQ8 · 08-27-2006, 10:13 PM

I know - but you have to remember that he is a sales person - and probably thinks that 'everyone' cheats and that he was appealing to you with a 'unique selling point' of something you didn't want in the first place!!

You probably just want to start with a great multi-vitamin. There are probably posts you can search for that will tell you what you may need - otherwise the book (most lc books) give you some good ideas of what is needed.

emily1965 · 08-27-2006, 10:55 PM

Because he gets paid a commission on what he sells.

aussiesarah · 08-27-2006, 10:58 PM

Because they are stupid! and he probably gets paid for it.

Denise85 · 08-27-2006, 11:44 PM

1. It's a business
2. A lot of people have parties and other things going on and look for "aids" to help them. I'm not saying they work but they sell them for a reason.

I've seen plenty of people on here ask if those pills work because they want to have a cheat for whatever reason.

Dantesmama · 08-28-2006, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aussiesarah

Because they are stupid! and he probably gets paid for it.

Exactly.

I just use a generic multivitamin plus Iron.

deanmoore · 09-06-2006, 04:58 AM

I would also start with the muli-Vit with minerals.Use a good quality Vit. Add Pottassium and Vit.C. Atkins also strongly suggests Chromium Picolinate (500mcg). Omega3 in fish oil is great for the body (Cheaper in flax seed) but one has to add Vit. E (400mg) to any omega 3, or it can be harmful. Calcium/Magnesium/Zine is also good to use (note: use a 3 or 5 ratio of zinc to Mag. Example: Magnesium 35mg to 100mg Zinc). This is a good starting point. Milk Tistle should also be considered. A lot of water is a must for the liver.

08-27-2006, 10:07 PM	#1
geechigirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 161 Gallery: geechigirl Stats: 202.00/202.00/140 WOE: LC Lifestyle...No white/fried foods, no sugar Start Date: 12/30/08	Why do people make stupid comments? I went into a store today looking for vitamins and explained to the man in the store that I was looking for a vitamin that is good for someone who is eating low carb. He told me that they didn't carry a vitamin specificaly for that but they did have a Carb Curb pill. He suggested that the pill would be great for me if I wanted to cheat and eat carbs b/c it helped in the digestion of carbs. Now why the @&%% would he suggest that I may want to cheat and use that product?

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08-27-2006, 10:13 PM	#2
MintQ8 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: UK Temporarily - who knows where next Posts: 1,311 Gallery: MintQ8 Stats: 262/229.4/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 25 Feb 2008 (252.4)	I know - but you have to remember that he is a sales person - and probably thinks that 'everyone' cheats and that he was appealing to you with a 'unique selling point' of something you didn't want in the first place!! You probably just want to start with a great multi-vitamin. There are probably posts you can search for that will tell you what you may need - otherwise the book (most lc books) give you some good ideas of what is needed.

08-27-2006, 10:55 PM	#3
emily1965 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Portland Posts: 13,331 Gallery: emily1965 WOE: Atkins	Because he gets paid a commission on what he sells.

08-27-2006, 10:58 PM	#4
aussiesarah MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,624 Gallery: aussiesarah Stats: Back from my pregnancy! 107/101/75kg WOE: Healthy Start Date: May 11, 2006	Because they are stupid! and he probably gets paid for it.

08-27-2006, 11:44 PM	#5
Denise85 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 21,978 Blog Entries: 11 Gallery: Denise85 Stats: 261/141/140-5'5" WOE: Dietician's plan	1. It's a business 2. A lot of people have parties and other things going on and look for "aids" to help them. I'm not saying they work but they sell them for a reason. I've seen plenty of people on here ask if those pills work because they want to have a cheat for whatever reason.

09-06-2006, 04:58 AM	#7
deanmoore Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Western N.C. Posts: 12 Gallery: deanmoore Stats: 299/271/220 WOE: Atkins-Meat/eggs Start Date: Aug 11,2006	I would also start with the muli-Vit with minerals.Use a good quality Vit. Add Pottassium and Vit.C. Atkins also strongly suggests Chromium Picolinate (500mcg). Omega3 in fish oil is great for the body (Cheaper in flax seed) but one has to add Vit. E (400mg) to any omega 3, or it can be harmful. Calcium/Magnesium/Zine is also good to use (note: use a 3 or 5 ratio of zinc to Mag. Example: Magnesium 35mg to 100mg Zinc). This is a good starting point. Milk Tistle should also be considered. A lot of water is a must for the liver.