wake up call horror stories and vent

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  • Posesqueen
    Posesqueen Posts: 11
    I try not to let other people dictate how I feel about trying to lose weight. It's been a struggle. I get a lot of "you don't have to lose weight" and "you look just fine" from people who didn't understand how frustrating it is not to be able to wear slacks to work because my pants don't fit! Unless you have an eating disorder or unhealthy gym addiction, realizing healthy goals has to be about what YOU want and what YOU are willing to do to get there. If no one notices, I am ok with it, but I am not ok with having to wear A line dresses to work every day because my pants don't fit. I don't know if this is helpful to anyone, but keep in mind you're already here, and you're already working towards your goal. That is the biggest step!
  • barbalari
    barbalari Posts: 43 Member
    Come on gorgeous, you can do it! I've 'only' lost 12 and a half pounds but my clothes are already looser and I've lost 4 inches off my waist (thanks to loads of spinning!). However my incredibly insensitive mother actually looked me up and down when I told her, as if to say "where from exactly?" and didn't offer any sort of pat on the back! I don't care...I can feel it, I can see it and I feel so much fitter, healthier and happier than before. Makes me realise that, like every other aspect of my life, I'm responsible for my progress and how I feel about myself, and I'm the one who'll enjoy it the most! Good luck sweetie :flowerforyou:
  • gluteusassimus
    gluteusassimus Posts: 43
    When I lose weight I always ask my husband if he can tell and he says I can't tell because I see you every day. You look the same. That always discourages me...
    My boyfriend said the SAME thing to me. I see him everyday, and I could tell he lost weight, and I always let him know he's looking fantastic. But the moment I bring up something about me losing weight, he tells me he can't notice.
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