why do people think they can live off nothing but apples?

Aamina · Yahoo User

i know some women who have been trying to lose weight for YEARS, and they just can't seem to figure it out. i'm not overweight, so i don't understand the frustration behind losing weight, but NONE of these women have ever tried a sensible diet. they go on these stupid diets, where they attempt to starve themselves and they'll just have apples. or they'll have crackers. it's really frustrating for me, because then i hear them complaining. then i try to explain to them that apples are nothing but sugar and water, and starving yourself decreases your metabolism (which is vital for weight loss), and i try to give them tips on how to eat healthier, and maybe exercising, but they NEVER want to hear me out. they start cutting me off and they get insulted.how can i make these women listen to me? i know a lot about health, diet and exercise, and i KNOW i can help them to shed pounds if they would just listen to me. should i just give up? i have to work with these women.