The support thread: who has supported you in your efforts?

Candyspun

I thought it'd be great to hear about those excellent people in our lives who've helped us as we lose weight.

Mine are:
- my lovely partner, who cooks 90% of my meals. He always makes whatever I want. It helps that he loves to cook
- my wonderful teen daughter, who, along with my partner, helps to weight my foods and write the weights down on a piece of paper, which is handed to me, as my food is served, where I track it as I eat.
- other two gorgeous children, who set up the wii fit for me, so I can way myself quickly.

All of this makes everything so much easier who are your support people?

amusedmonkey

My dog, who makes sure I get my enough balance training every day by picking the most inconvenient doorways and corridors to relax, contorting his body awkwardly so I don't get off easy by just stepping over.

ETA: to answer this seriously I don't have (or want) any explicit support, but I'm grateful that my family doesn't walk on eggshells around me or step on my toes. They just act around me and the food normally as they always have, buying and preparing all the foods we usually buy and prepare, but don't press when I say no to something.

Here is said dog:

Candyspun

amusedmonkey wrote: »

My dog, who makes sure I get my enough balance training every day by picking the most inconvenient doorways and corridors to relax, contorting his body awkwardly so I don't get off easy by just stepping over.

Haha, I love it! You reminded me of my dogs: they still love me, despite my sometimes making them sit somewhere else while I'm doing indoor exercise. But they still make sure I know they're deeply put out and offended.

Candyspun

alwaysbloated wrote: »

My mum cooks dinner most nights, and pay for most of the groceries. Dogs demand a daily walk. Other than that, I'm pretty much on my own. It's tough, but still a lot more than most people probably get. My Dad said he would pay for my gym membership when I actually go, but I've been having trouble committing.

Yes, it's still definitely up to us, isn't it? I agree, I'm very grateful for any extra bit of help I get!

pinuplove

@amusedmonkey I love your dog! My old man does something similar, only with the couch and coffee table. He just keeping me agile I guess

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Actually, it's my husband. He does most of the weeknight cooking and always weighs for me, lets me know the menu so I can plan my day, and keeps the delicious calorie bombs to a minimum (unless I request them) He's also my biggest fan and encourager.

Candyspun

pinuplove wrote: »

@amusedmonkey I love your dog! My old man does something similar, only with the couch and coffee table. He just keeping me agile I guess

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Actually, it's my husband. He does most of the weeknight cooking and always weighs for me, lets me know the menu so I can plan my day, and keeps the delicious calorie bombs to a minimum (unless I request them) He's also my biggest fan and encourager.

He sounds awesome

Also, I just re-read my post: please excuse the terrible grammar I mustn't have been concentrating, haha!