[–] Limecicle 0 points 21 points 21 points (+21|-0) ago
I eat non organic, and lately (due to being out of a job, thanks G3), I've really cut back my expenses on food. I buy based on calories per dollar, so it's a lot of high calorie, low nutrient crap.
Even then, I've managed to not even gain weight but lose a few pounds thanks to portion control.
Suck it fatties.
[–] EarlPoncho ago
whats g3
[–] Syphrosyne 0 points 19 points 19 points (+19|-0) ago
I haven't worked in grocery, but I worked on register at Whataburger. Every fatty that waddled in always ordered the triple-decker with cheese and a large fry/soda. I never once saw a fatty order a normal-sized meal. Not only would they order ENORMOUS portions, but they were the problem customers. They were the ones who would bitch and complain and moan about stupid shit that wasn't any of our control. And ON TOP of that they'd always leave their tables looking like a pig-sty. It was disgusting.
[–] Crimson_grenadier 0 points 13 points 13 points (+13|-0) ago
Fats need to fuck off
[–] la_fupacabra 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Yeah and whataburgers food is just packed with calories so that's probably 3x their recommended daily calories. I try and stay below 700-800 calories when I go
[–] Syphrosyne ago
I used order the Whataburger Jr. (no cheese) with small fries (no ketchup), and a water when I worked there and went on break. It's only 590 calories which given the fact that I burned at least 200 a day running, wasn't too bad.
[–] Funk_Do_Gordinho 0 points 10 points 10 points (+10|-0) ago
There is literally nothing quite so terrifying as an angry whale whose scootypuff battery has died in the middle of the center aisle. Pray for whichever cart boy has to find them a new one.
Worst case scenario; the available scooter has been taken by a legitimately disabled skinny elderly man. If that happens, I wonder how the cart people handle the beached whale if they can't get a new one for it?
[–] RedditRunaway 0 points 7 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago
You tell them that and offer a regular cart to lean on or, if store has a bench, a place to wait until one opens up. Then drag dead cart back.
I've left carts unplugged because my old store had about no elderly and disabled shoppers (college town & store down the street was where the elderly shopped). Also I worked late shift, so no one was around to really chastise me about it. "oh ma'am sorry, none are working or charged. I can't leave my post, our manager is over there. No I'm sorry I don't have a radio. You'll have to walk or wait."
[–] LivingBehind 0 points 11 points 11 points (+11|-0) ago
You dont understand people of size. Dont hamburgers have protein ? DOCTORS SAID I NEED PROTEIN WITH MY WORKOUTS.
Doesnt coke have electrolytes ? DOCTORS SAID I NEED THEM TOO.
Health at every plate.
[–] 32DDbitches 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
Hey man. If they were using coke, fatness would be the least of their concerns. 😜
[–] nikesandheels 0 points 27 points 27 points (+27|-0) ago
I spent many moons in the trenches of Starbeetus, and it's the same there. The abominations I served probably deserve their own inglorious post, but let's just say that baristas also play the "I bet I know what you're getting" game. You want a PSL with white mocha and extra whip? OF COURSE you do. If you had a new person that became a regular, you could literally watch them gain weight, then stop coming for a little while before they gave up on their diet and then come back. But the customers ordering unsweet tea and black coffee or americanos? You could count on them to show up sweaty after the gym every now and then, or on their way to the trails with their bike strapped to their SUV every saturday morning at 6 a.m. like clockwork.
[–] CatNamedJava 0 points 9 points 9 points (+9|-0) ago
I had to google what a PSL was...
[–] FatJavalina 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
I'm a stereotypical white girl when it comes to pumpkin...so much that one of my friends put this on my facebook. I'm ashamed to admit I thought abbreviating it to PSL was clever.
Other than pumpkin spice, I go to Starbucks either for refreshers or light espresso frapuccinos with 2-3 extra shots of espresso. I might love espresso. But those are for evenings before going into work. I make my own morning coffee.
[–] Corruption22 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I've had a fat barista from a different coffee shop be bitchy to me over my order once. I got a small, plain hot chocolate. No I don't want marshmallows....no really I don't want cream. So under her breath she said "interesting...." and rolled her eyes. I could tell she's sick of all the skinny bitches getting their reasonably sized drinks with no genetics.
[–] DameDeLaMerde ago
you could literally watch them gain weight, then stop coming for a little while before they gave up on their diet and then come back
This is both sad and hilarious.
[–] HamathaMcBeetusButt 0 points 11 points 11 points (+11|-0) ago (edited ago)
@shmuklidooha (god dammit your name is literally the most difficult thing to type in the known universe) if we still do that "vote for favorite" thing do this one lol, like I nominate it for entry.
[–] FatJavalina 0 points 19 points 19 points (+19|-0) ago
When I was worse with bulimia, I always wondered what the cashiers thought of a healthy looking chick buying about $100 of pure crap. I was terrified they knew (maybe you guys do). Especially during particularly bad weeks where I'd be in several times (I got to the point where I'd cycle my grocery stores and hours shopping so I didn't run into the same people during their shifts).
Yeah, I was pathetic, but that isn't the point. Do you guys know?
[–] RedditRunaway 0 points 11 points 11 points (+11|-0) ago
Most likely, but we don't really judge or care overly much. If you weren't rude, smelly, or overly huge I didn't judge. But hey, I have to pay attention to what I scan so heavy items don't destroy lighter items down the belt. I know what's up if you use the same store each week. It's okay though, after all the shit we see, it probably doesn't get a second thought.
^ I was a cashier and door greeter for years. I saw you come and go. Don't steal, either, I see that too (maybe lol).
[–] FatJavalina 0 points 9 points 9 points (+9|-0) ago
Well it's a huge relief there generally wouldn't be judgement! Like I said, I cycled my hours and stores to try and not be noticed...doubt that helped much, though, lol.
Thank you, though. As silly as it sounds, I was more afraid of that than I was of all the health hazards I put myself through (disordered minds willfully ignore logic though we don't deny it), so thank you for clearing it up!
[–] ittybittybitchy [S] 0 points 10 points 10 points (+10|-0) ago (edited ago)
It's actually really funny and touching to me that you mention this, because I'm (supposedly, mostly) recovered from multiple EDs myself. I've been there too. I don't think most cashiers notice, but as someone who's been in the same awful cycle, yeah, I can personally tell. Don't ever beat yourself over it, because anyone who can tell probably only recognizes because they've done it themselves. I've never bought food for a binge at a store I worked at; I've always gone to another one because I was scared my coworkers would see it, like I knew they were too dumb to get it but god, that paranoia and shame is strong.
The first few months of working were kind of hard because the amount of food was so overwhelming and the people so gross that I found myself wanting to restrict worse than I had in years; honestly, it's a miracle I only lost 10 pounds. I hate tossing around the word "trigger," but I would say that the environment triggered a lot of compulsions I thought I'd overcome. I could write a whole post on the way fat people make my ED worse, though; I won't get into it.
There's so much in attitude, too; fatties march in like they're owed the food in this store. It's kind of like food stamps: some ladies march in like the generational welfare queens they are, buying whatever the fuck they want regardless of health. Others are ashamed, worried they're being judged, and the thing is that type of EBT user I NEVER judge. We do notice people's attitudes, because we'd get bored as hell otherwise, and if you're not waltzing in like you're the fucking queen of the HoHo's and Dryers, I got no problem. I respect people who recognize and see their challenges; it's the entitled brats who think they're the shit that I've got no time for.
Stay beautiful and strong, loves. <3
[–] FatJavalina 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago
Thank you so much for writing all of that <3 that means a lot. And, yes, the paranoia and shame is terrible! I've always been terrified of someone knowing exactly what was up or, worse, commenting on it.
It makes sense people would only really know of they've experienced it personally...but man, I never stop worrying, haha.
I couldn't imagine working in a grocery store...I worked at an ice cream shop and holy shit. Employees got free ice cream, so after every shift, I just fell apart. I was so extremely all or nothing then. Working at a grocer...you've got to be really strong! I'm thrilled you didn't lose more than 10 lbs (healthy is one thing, but with symptoms, as you know, it's a whole other animal). I know what you mean by trigger, I was taught to call it that, too :) you're using it in a different context and not treating it like a vet's PTSD.
I'm sure I and a few others could co-write that post with you! Haha it's terrible, really. Fucking fats.
But you, too, chica. Stay strong, stay beautiful <3 thank you.
[–] fabulousalpaca 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I've had the same fears.. Like, they must know. Or maybe they think I have a giant family and Im the only one who can buy stuff? Yeah, that must be it.
[–] FatJavalina 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Hahaha love the giant family excuse! I always went with the, "I hope they think I'm having a party!" Yeah...a party serving cereal, ramen, a pie, bread, and whatever else. Great hostess skills right there, lol
[–] Corruption22 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Yeah but that's an actual eating disorder so only fat cashiers would be bitchy about it but you can get them fired for shit behaviour.
I had a lovely woman who is obviously having problems with food. She's always so nice, especially compared to the cunt hammy fucks.
[–] FatJavalina 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I go out of my way to avoid fat cashiers to this day, haha.
I'm sorry that woman is struggling...but I'm happy you're kind and understanding. It's the little things that mean the world, and having essentially a stranger being considerate of something like that is wonderful. I'm glad she's kind, too!
[–] WhaleWails 0 points 36 points 36 points (+36|-0) ago (edited ago)
I worked at a grocery store for several years. Want to make your job easier? Transfer to produce. Most people don't bother with fruits or veggies, and those who do usually get them from the frozen section.
If anyone asks you a question there's a 95% chance they're a mystery shopper.
[–] DessertFox 0 points 19 points 19 points (+19|-0) ago
If they ask where the raspberries are, or why the strawberries are not fresh, its me.
Seriously, one of my local stores will sell strawberries after they start going bad. They last like 2 days, tops. And the raspberries; good luck, those overpriced bits of delicious ruby are worth all the pain I put myself through.
[–] DelusionalHominids 0 points 14 points 14 points (+14|-0) ago
I prefer blueberries, although they do have a strong effect,on the color of my poop. Seriously. If you want green poo, eat a few handfuls of fresh blueberries. If you want black poo, eat a lot of them. Might come in handy if you ever want to convince someone you have internal bleeding...
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[–] SkinnyMcShitlord 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
Mmmmm, raspberries!! I'm fed by a tube to bypass my broken stomach and can't eat without vomiting but I fucking love raspberries and give zero fucks that I throw them up a few hours later (hell, I get to taste them twice! It's a bonus really.)
I got so sick of paying the ridiculous prices for a tiny punnet at the supermarket that I eventually made my husband plant 5 canes of our own. Best decision ever!!
(Although we quickly learned to keep super fine mesh over them to keep the fucking wasps and birds from destroying them!)
They're even more amazing when home-grown. I thought I loved them before but I'm basically an addict now we grow our own!
I make an amazing raspberry coulis and cream cheese frosted cake too, it's the perfect mix of rich, creamy, slightly sweet and tart. Especially when you drizzle extra coulis over each slice just before eating it *drools*.
My husband has been a type 1 diabetic since he was a little kid and can't stand anything super sweet, especially cakes. When I came up with the coulis cake for his birthday last year it was the first time I ever saw him go back for a second slice. I was pretty pleased with myself!!
It's truly heavenly though. Fresh, homemade raspberry coulis is to die for!!
[–] poodog 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
I planted a bunch of berry bushes out back... aside from the constant bee harassment, I am drowning in that shit.
I highly recommend it.
Strawberries however are actual work, and take 2 years or so to pay out properly.
[–] MrEvilPirate 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Can confirm. Worked produce for a couple years. Soooo much better than front end. Go in the back, chop some shit up. Stock fruits and veggies. No one bothers you. Plenty of eye bleach around as well just in case.