How many people know you're doing this?

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  • WaterBunnie
    WaterBunnie Posts: 1,371 Member
    I play it down but the more you lose the harder it is to hide!
  • AShawneeF
    AShawneeF Posts: 123 Member
    my nuclear family knows, just because they see me eating better and working out. my best friend, because i recommended the site to help her gain weight. i posted my ticker on my art forum blog, but very few people watch me on there so maybe three more other than that.
  • mynameiscarrie
    mynameiscarrie Posts: 963 Member
    i honestly don't know what there is to tell really...i'm not on a diet. I'm just eating better. People know i log calories but only because they ask how i lost weight and i tell them because i watched my intake. I don't see it as anything to keep a secret because it's just a way of life...
  • blondie0942
    blondie0942 Posts: 146 Member
    I tell people who care enough to listen- mostly family. So far, everyone has been very supportive (although not all understanding, as I'm one of the few average sized people in my family).

    If anyone tries to put me down because of it, I just tell them that I don't want to listen to their negativity and to have a good day! :wink:
  • kreuzen
    kreuzen Posts: 188 Member
    I have told several people and have a few of my hometown friends on MPF. I have told my BF who is VERY supportive and although he's not on here himself, he tries to eat healthy and helps me watch what I'm eating. Checking before going to make dessert to see if I have enough 'points' he calls it or if instead of a homemade pie or something we should have cut up fruit. :blushing: He's so good to me...

    I've even told my mom and best friends hoping to get them involved. But they all doing their own things at the moment.

    I'm also telling people about it because I LOVE the support I get. I tell them when talking about MPF that it's a lifestyle and not a diet. Most people on here are aware of that and everyone is super helpful. I just love it.
    :flowerforyou: So... thank you everyone!
  • sugboog29
    sugboog29 Posts: 630 Member
    When I rejoined Weight Watchers in October 2010....I only told my husband. I had done WW before only to quit and regain the weight. But after losing a few pounds this time I started to tell everyone. I AM making the choice to change my life for ME. Now that I have joined MFP I tell everyone. I'm trying to encourage my sister to join also. People see that I am living a much healthier lifestyle and most embrace my changes...a few however are "downers" and seem envious. I try to encourage everyone who asks me how I've lost the weight. My answer to them....healthier food choices and exercise!!

    My husband is my biggest supporter and the love of my life!! My mother on the other hand always seems to be trying to feed me!!

    Keep up the great work everyone!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    My wife is the only one who knows about MFP. I don't discuss my fitness/weight loss goals with friends and family because it's a personal journey for me. They've noticed that I'm losing weight/getting more fit, and if they comment or ask about it, I basically just say I'm eating a little less and moving a little more. I don't want the kind of "support" most people would provide, which is either spouting disproven diet/fitness myths or being judgmental.

    To be completely honest, I've never been a big "support group" person for any of my personal goals. I'm very self-motivated and am my own worst critic. I'm doing this for me, not for anybody else, and I'm really not interested in friends/family's vision or opinion of my goals or how to accomplish them. I can obtain all the encouragement (or criticism!) I need simply by looking in the mirror. I don't share my goals or accomplishments on Facebook because I don't want/need people clapping their hands and saying "Yay, you lost another pound, congrats!". That's my own little silent victory when I look at the scale, or see it reflected in the measuring tape or skinfold calipers. It matters more to me than it does to any of them because I'm the one feeling the improvements and reaping the benefits.

    People who aren't on this same journey wouldn't understand (or care about) the satisfaction we feel when we hit our calorie goal and macros for the day....or when we rack the last weight or use our sweat-dripping finger to hit the "stop" button on our HRM at the end of another good workout. The ones who would like to lose weight or get in better shape themselves but lack the drive or guts to do anything about it would rather see you fail, because misery loves company. The only motivation I get from negative people like that is to focus more intently upon my goals and drive myself even harder to succeed, so I don't have to look in the mirror and silently tell myself that I'm just like them.
  • YoungDoc2B
    YoungDoc2B Posts: 1,593 Member
    Haven't really told anyone personally, but they obviously notice something is up when they see me..and then, it turns out to be the whole topic of our conversation :noway:
  • CottonCandyKisses
    CottonCandyKisses Posts: 246 Member
    Not many....Most don't understand why I would want to lose weight or eat healthy because I'm "small" already. So I just do my own thing and keep it to myself. Plus I don't want to hear about your shakes, meals, pills, or whatever crap you are doing that works so "great".
  • OfficiallySexyVal
    OfficiallySexyVal Posts: 492 Member
    Since I have started losing weight more and more people are finally noticing that I am smaller. When they ask about the "secret weapon", I tell them all about MFP! I love this site, why not share it! Make the world a better place!
  • _KatieKat
    _KatieKat Posts: 224
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    I don't like talking about dieting and weight loss with people who don't understand.

    this exactly!
  • tnjackso1
    tnjackso1 Posts: 312 Member
    When I first began my journey I told no one. Now, if they notice that I've lost 30lbs and inquire how I did it then and only then do I share. This is a lifestyle change and with that I had to also change those that I hung with who liked to eat unhealthy everyday.

    When losing some people can be so cruel and negative so I just chose to keep my mouth shut and nver let those around me rain on my victories no matter how great or small.

    Keep up the good work!
  • BSchoberg
    BSchoberg Posts: 712 Member
    I'm thinking I might be using this site and app for years after I reach my goal weight.

    I will be, too. I've hit my goal before and ended up gaining back over time. Tired of the yo-yo. Plus, no one else wants to hear that I ran 5 minutes straight three times or will celebrate each half pound I lose! Where are ya gonna find that kind of support???

    I've told a few people - one just today - mostly in context of what I'm doing and why I'm looking better or why I'm opting to bring a big fruit salad to my sister's barbeque instead of a pasta salad. I don't wear a billboard, but if someone shows the slightest interest, I'm all "MFP is such a great site" and on and on and on. :flowerforyou:
  • thebrianmo
    thebrianmo Posts: 108
    Morning all,

    I was just wondering how many people you have told that you're trying to lose weight, etc?

    About 10,000 people I've told so far that I'm on a weight loss journey. No I don't actually know 10,000 people but I do have a blog that gets about 10,000 hits a month and I blog all about this journey.
  • skinnygurl02
    skinnygurl02 Posts: 176 Member
    everyone...
  • MonicaLee92
    MonicaLee92 Posts: 222
    I'd say about 6 or 7 people
  • america_c
    america_c Posts: 60
    Absolutely no one. I don't want to deal with people who don't know what it's like to constantly struggle with weight.
  • cindyhoney2
    cindyhoney2 Posts: 603 Member
    I am the complete opposite. I tell everybody that will listen. Working on the principle that it keeps me focused and my own mind on it.

    Especially now that people in work/social life are starting to notice. A wow your looking good leads to a 10 minute "wow MFP is this great site....."

    It keeps me thinking about what I have done to get here and what I need to keep doing.

    Has even helped in the office as people now bring in fruit ocassionally rather than biscuits.

    ^^ What he said. I need to stay honest so I like to be held accountable. but I understand the other opinions too.
  • jayne12469
    jayne12469 Posts: 52 Member
    I've only told a few close friends whom I know will be supportive and understand why this is so important for me.

    I watched a coworker make the lifestyle change to eating healthier foods, and saw the abuse she took from other coworkers and friends. It was ridiculous how petty and judgmental (and even jealous!) some people were with her. "Are you really eating that? I thought you were on a diet?" "Oh, come on already, just have a piece of cake." The comments and looks she often got were unbelievable.

    Turns out that she's the only person I can confide in about my dietary concerns. She's the person who recommended MFP to me. I thank her every day for that, and for being so supportive of me. She even smuggles me samples of some of the healthier foods she's found and loves, so that I can try before I buy.

    If anyone asks me (and they're being serious, not just nosy), I'll happily tell them about MFP. It's a great tool, and I've found SO many supportive friends here!
  • BeckySue1977
    BeckySue1977 Posts: 91 Member
    I haven't broadcast it and probably the biggest reason I haven't is because I'm afraid that I will fail and then have to answer to why. Silly right? Low self esteme? yeah, probably, but that's a different topic.

    I have told my boyfriend and he is super supportive! He praises me when I work out and tells me how sexy I look all sweaty lol. Some days when I'm feeling particularly good about my numbers I'll take my phone in and proudly show him my totals for the day. After about 2 weeks of consistent exercise he started telling me that he can see a difference in my shape (even though the scale hasn't moved much!). He's been a great support!

    I also told my mom that I was using the site, but I didn't make a huge deal of it, just kind threw it in as a tool she may like to use since she is also working on losing weight.
  • mmarcy7
    mmarcy7 Posts: 227 Member
    No one but my husband knows I use this site and log everything, because he is doing it too. If anyone asked I would tell them, but no one else around me seems interested in losing weight.
  • tarheelteacher
    tarheelteacher Posts: 23 Member
    At the beginning only my family knew I was using MFP. As people began to ask me what I was doing to lose weight I told them about MFP. Some are trying out the site. For all of you trying to lose weight, quit worrying about what other people say about what you eat! Do what you think is best for you and let them say whatever they wish. Your weightloss journey is for a healthier you....not for others to agree or disagree with. I say that as a word of encouragement, not in a mean spirit.
  • kornmaiden
    kornmaiden Posts: 109
    A lot! I am in a couple of support groups for weight loss on Facebook and friends and family know and have been very supportive.
  • britfout
    britfout Posts: 86 Member
    I tell everyone that asks what I'm doing...

    But I still get stupid comments such as:

    'you've lost a lot of weight, are you ok?'

    'are you anorexic now or something?'

    Blah, I can't just be counting calories, eating healthy and exercising?
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,328 Member
    The lady that recommended MFP to me obviously knows. My bro and SIL know because my SIL's sister is on MFP. My b/f knows I am on some weight loss site but that's it . But since I have my feed here attached to Twitter and Facebook, any of my friends or followers also knows.
  • Eve23
    Eve23 Posts: 2,352 Member
    The first time I told no one, and I didn't talk about it until people started asking what I was doing.

    This time because I am doing it in conjuction with eating with restrictions because of allergies and food sensitivites I don't find it so uncomfortable to talk about. I still don't talk about logging in or how many calories or what is or is not healthy. I simply do my best to eat healthy every time I eat. When someone asks about what I am doing I share.
  • nicholettebell
    nicholettebell Posts: 414
    At the beginning I didn't really tell anyone because I didn't even think I could do it. And also I did not want to fail after saying anything. Now I will tell total strangers! Seriously, I had a 30 minute conversation about it with a barista in a town I was vacationing at. It was awesome.
  • di2losew8
    di2losew8 Posts: 131 Member
    I have told close family and feel like they know that I want to be healthy, so they will support me as long as it's safe. I have even recommended this sight to several of them. I have not told any friends, not that they would judge my eating, just that they don't need to know unless they see the difference and ask how i did it. Just none of their business.
  • SueD66
    SueD66 Posts: 405 Member
    5 plus all of you on mfp:)
  • ppatricia81
    ppatricia81 Posts: 23 Member
    my husband and I are doing this together, so obviously he knows and my coworkers know which now they want to do, they help me out, and my best friend knows.

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