Have you told your friends and family about your journey?

janaj88

I haven't told anyone besides my daughter who is doing it with me. When I have told people at school before, I felt like I was under a microscope from some. Others would tell me how "skinny" I was looking even though I had gained everything back.

My husband knows I am on the computer....but I think he thinks I am on FaceBook.

gbbhey

nope, i'm doing this for myself! although, i do like some of the compliments i've been getting as of late!

lauraallover

I'm really surprised at how many people are keeping this to themselves!

I announced it on my facebook a few weeks a go, and got nothing but encouragement. Everyone saw it. Family, friends, and coworkers. Although like many of you I have that one person who I know wants to make this a competition, at the end of the day, I don't care. This is my life, and my health. Not theirs. Sure, there are people who think I will fail - but they're going to think more of me when they see I didn't!

I feel the accountability is good for me anyway. I've tried to lose weight before and only told a few people, and each time I've failed. Now I'm actually going for it, and if I haven't updated my weight by Friday (which is when I do my weigh ins) I get messages or comments saying "Hey! Hope you did well this week!"

Heck, I even have my old high school teacher on my friends list who is encouraging me (and she's losing it too.)

FaithsVegWorkout

I've only told friends so far. My friends are, fortunately, all supportive of me in every way, so I'm lucky. One friend just signed up too, so that's exciting. I think it's more motivating for me to have my real life friends on here than "friends".

brandymk

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Gary1977

I didn't tell anyone at first in fear they would look @ me and think, "He'll never do this". After a while, people @ work & family as well started to notice. When they started asking if I was losing weight, I gladly told them about me efforts. For a guy my size, I had lost 50-60lbs before any visual differences were noticeable. Now it's like a game with my co-workers always asking me on my updated weight loss numbers. They or I can hardly believe that I've lost almost 160lbs (103 with MFP) in the last 6 months. :noway:

Congrats Gary! Wow! You are an inspiration! And I love your dog....looks just like mine!

Thanks for your kind words. I love my Rotti, her name is Deary. What is your dog's name?

brandymk

I didn't tell anyone at first in fear they would look @ me and think, "He'll never do this". After a while, people @ work & family as well started to notice. When they started asking if I was losing weight, I gladly told them about me efforts. For a guy my size, I had lost 50-60lbs before any visual differences were noticeable. Now it's like a game with my co-workers always asking me on my updated weight loss numbers. They or I can hardly believe that I've lost almost 160lbs (103 with MFP) in the last 6 months. :noway:

Congrats Gary! Wow! You are an inspiration! And I love your dog....looks just like mine!

Thanks for your kind words. I love my Rotti, her name is Deary. What is your dog's name?

My dog's name is Faith. She was a street rescue, thanks to our neighbors 12 years ago. She's my baby still. Because of faith, my daughter has an uncanny ability to act like a dog for hours at a time!

sgv0918

I have told all my family and friends. I've been trying to not tell strangers. But I've been known to slip. :embarassed:

I tell EVERYONE. I LOVE MFP that much

This and everyone is supportive