For those hubbys that don't get it!!!!

suzycreamcheese

I would get irritated too if someone was constantly pointing out how many calories are in my food

me too tbh.
I'll tell someone if they ask (i usually know or can take a fairly accurate guess) but really, noone else is generally interested in other peoples diets unless theyre dieting too, so its a bit rude.

amarie35

Thank GOD I'm married to one of the hubbies out there who actually does get it. True he does get on to me for worrying so much about my sodium intake. He says since I run & workout as much as I do, I sweat a lot of my sodium out & he doesn't agree w/ MFP for not allowing more of a sodium intake on the days I run 5 or 6 miles. But as far as what I eat goes, he sees how I eat & he knows that I make healthy choices most of the time, so that doesn't bother him at all. He's actually very happy that I've found MFP. It took me just 4 short months to lose what normally would've took me closer to a year.

But, I also don't tell him how many calories are in everything he is eating. He works 10 + hours a day, workouts 3 days a week, & runs 10 miles a week. So he doesn't really need to watch what he eats anyway. He actually needs the extra calories. Even friends and family of mine who do eat alot & don't need the extra calories, I don't tell them how many they are eating or whether or not they should or shouldn't be eating what they're eating. I take care of my business & I let them take care of theirs. Now if they ask for my advice, I'll let them know. Otherwise, I mind my own business, keep quite, watch them eat what they are eating & thank GOD I'm not eating it. LOL!

missbp

I couldn't agree more, I just want people to see the bigger picture,

Just because you WANT them to see the bigger picture, does not mean they will. Just because you have decided to make these positive changes in your own life, does not mean it is acceptable to try and convince anyone else that they need to do the same. Even the ones you are closest to.

Sorry. I know that is not what you want to hear. But, the best thing you can do it stay the course and not waiver from it. Do what is best and right for YOU. It may eventually click for your loved ones. It may not. In fact, you may be driving them in the opposite direction by trying to convince them to get on board.

As for the people on here who complain that the people around them are not supportive enough or at all . . . I have given them the very same advice. Which is, do what is right for you. If you need the praise and encouragement, you'll find plenty of it right here.

M

CWRose

LOL, I am blessed with a Great hubby as well, and have also been in that keeping my mouth shut situation watching others eat. hahaha I really like getting all the feed back, Thanks!!

CWRose

Just because you WANT them to see the bigger picture, does not mean they will. Just because you have decided to make these positive changes in your own life, does not mean it is acceptable to try and convince anyone else that they need to do the same. Even the ones you are closest to.

Sorry. I know that is not what you want to hear. But, the best thing you can do it stay the course and not waiver from it. Do what is best and right for YOU. It may eventually click for your loved ones. It may not. In fact, you may be driving them in the opposite direction by trying to convince them to get on board.

As for the people on here who complain that the people around them are not supportive enough or at all . . . I have given them the very same advice. Which is, do what is right for you. If you need the praise and encouragement, you'll find plenty of it right here.

M
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I absolutely agree with this, just to be clear this is not something I have been doing, it's things others have posted on and my sister in law dealt with. No one is trying to "convince" anyone of anything. Just simply getting some other input from others trying to make the same journey. I appreciated the feedback and really enjoy looking at other views. I have tons of support from my family and friends and a wonderful hubby that loves me fat or thin, maybe that is part of the reason it saddens me for those whose families aren't as supportive. My journey is my journey and to each their own, but that doesn't change the fact that it still sucks when you can't talk to your hubby. Don't get me wrong, I don't think telling them about their cal intake is needed or necessary unless they ask, but I do think it's okay to be excited about ones progress, you don't have to be pushy or rude to anyone else. Ones accomplishments are commendable and inspiring, sharing ones story doesn't make a person anything more than happy. No, one doesn't need to talk about it constantly or "preach" but it is still okay to take pride in what one has done within reason. Again I thank everyone for the input, it really means a lot.