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littlelol
littlelol Posts: 539
edited September 22 in Health and Weight Loss
simes when people see me eating things like weightwatchers or i say im dieting they really scoff at me! :huh:

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  • foxyforce
    foxyforce Posts: 3,078 Member
    simes when people see me eating things like weightwatchers or i say im dieting they really scoff at me! :huh:

    my biggest challenge with being healthy was that people will try and force feed you when you are trying to lose weight. don't feel bad by saying NO, don't even think twice when they offer you food, or make remarks, you're obviously healthy and they are not.
  • littlelol
    littlelol Posts: 539
    and they say lifes too short why u dieting and oh my god, so what if im trying to eat healthy!!
  • littlelol
    littlelol Posts: 539
    and they say lifes too short why u dieting and oh my god, so what if im trying to eat healthy!!
  • Kendra7107
    Kendra7107 Posts: 122
    This topic always comes up on here. I think one of the biggest challenges we have is not only trying to get on track with a new lifestyle but dealing with the people around us. I think people close to use don't like to see us branch out and change our lives because then they might have to look at themselves. I also think there is a bit of jealousy involved, especailly as you lose weight and they don't. I guess it's just human nature. :tongue:

    This is a journey only you can take so stay true to your goals and stay focused. It's hard not to talk about our new lifestyle because it's important to us, but I try to be very low key so as not to draw too much attention to the fact that I'm making lots of changes. :smooched:

    Just remember, your true friends will want you to be successful!! :-) :bigsmile:

    P.S. Just a couple of examples of things that have happened to me. I once said I didn't want any cake and a "friend" actually cut me a piece and sat in front of me like I was 5 years old. I was shocked!! She tried to force me to eat some cake. :bigsmile: LOL Also, last year after losing 40 pounds, I ran into a good friend here at work that I hadn't seen in awhile. We work on different floors, sometimes at home, we each had vacations so we hadn't connected in several months. Even strangers at work were commenting on my weight loss and she said NOT ONE WORD ABOUT IT!! She had to have noticed as even my mailman noticed!!!!! LOL People are funny, just stay the course. :bigsmile:
  • foxyforce
    foxyforce Posts: 3,078 Member
    "
    Just remember, your true friends will want you to be successful!! :-) "

    that is so true. The more I am encoraged to be healthy the less I want to see some of my friends. I can't work out or do anything physically active with any of them!!
  • suzukigrl
    suzukigrl Posts: 71
    simes when people see me eating things like weightwatchers or i say im dieting they really scoff at me! :huh:

    You will get that all the time. just stay focused. i have a friend who knew i had high cholesterol and she still wanted me to ruin my diet. she is losing weight herself but yet, she did not want me to. we are friends but with friends like her.....you know the saying. anyway, i think one responder is right when she said it makes people take a look at themselves and what they are doing wrong. people don't like change. just stay focused and they'll have to get used to it. if not, you'll need to change your circle of friends. good luck.
  • JaneZv
    JaneZv Posts: 200
    simes when people see me eating things like weightwatchers or i say im dieting they really scoff at me! :huh:

    my biggest challenge with being healthy was that people will try and force feed you when you are trying to lose weight. don't feel bad by saying NO, don't even think twice when they offer you food, or make remarks, you're obviously healthy and they are not.

    Well said. Really, don't feel bad when you say no to those trying to force feed you (don't understand why friends do that, but they just do) or you will end up eating too much calories.
  • Consmomluv
    Consmomluv Posts: 13
    OK, I work at a great facility that has a gym that any employee can utilize. I do work with a heavier group of people, and Im the ONLY one the uses the gym... People judge if I dont order White Castle, or burger king- since I have a salad or lean cuisine! Look, Im sorry I want to be happy in MY body.... I want to work out and not feel so full I wana die! Haha! People always bring doughnuts, pies and other junky food. Of course its hard to not sneak a bite... but I do my best and STAY AWAY... Go ahead and judge= but Im the healthy one who is guna LOOK FINE :):)
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