Do you tell people you're losing weight?

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  • fabby58
    fabby58 Posts: 9 Member
    Just this morning I came to really regret telling the people I work with. Some people are fine and we can talk normally about exercise and such but some just LOVE to tell you what you are doing wrong and how you will fail. I dont have much to lose and I know I am not over weight but I have a huge holiday for NY and I want to feel comfortable on the beach so what's the problem. I don't bring it up unless someone asks me how its going so it's not like I am shoving my healthy lifestyle down their throats, all I did was say no to a bacon roll and I am not judging you for having one I just DON'T want one. I don't even like bacon! Or they joke about it but don't know how NOT FUNNY it is. "Oh how was your PT sess last night? I can see how you still have a lot of work to get done!" OH HA HA HA HA. MY FAT SIDES ARE SPLITTING

    Sorry. Rant over...
  • TiffanySuscheck
    TiffanySuscheck Posts: 123 Member
    I don't talk about losing weight, but I talk about my workouts.
    It's funny, now my friends associate me with the gym and healthy eating.
    I'll sometimes run into someone I haven't talked to and the first thing they say to me is "I haven't been to the gym in a while"...as if I'm their conscience!

    LOL

    It's weird to be thought of as the "gym rat" when I was ALWAYS the fat girl. I'm no bean pole by any means, but I am strong and strong willed, which I think is what my friends see.
  • Rachlmale
    Rachlmale Posts: 640 Member
    Nope, unless they ask... then I know the compliments are genuine and not just because they feel they should say something.
  • aphid
    aphid Posts: 47
    no, i don't want people knowing everything about me. no one's said anything yet but if they do i will also be vague about it i think. it's too much pressure if everyone knows.
  • NocturnalGirl
    NocturnalGirl Posts: 1,762
    Nope because then people start saying "But you don't need to" blah blah blah so I just would rather keep it quiet
  • capriciousmoon
    capriciousmoon Posts: 1,263 Member
    Nope. I try not to talk about it and stay out of weight/diet conversations. I'll just lose the weight and people will find out if they notice.
  • fstephanie4
    fstephanie4 Posts: 196 Member
    I don't tell people.
    Only my best friends know...and my mother.
    I find if other people don't say anything its one of two things:

    1) they don't want to bring it up in case it offends (some people get offended, I would love it however!)
    2) They are jealous.

    It doesn't matter to me.. I am happy with my results so if they don't notice or whatever its their fault.
  • Dauntlessness
    Dauntlessness Posts: 1,489 Member
    I didn't because all of my life my family and friends did the thing of "Have you lost weight"? every time I saw them even when I have gained it. -and I'm talking like 30lbs gains too. Which clearly I hadn't.
    It annoyed the heck out of me because to me, it either meant they were remembering me a lot fatter or they are lieing and trying to make me feel good about myself when I have done nothing to deserve credit. Either way, it was not a positive for me. Basically, I wanted to show my results rather then get false encouragement. So, for me, no. I do the work first and then watch peoples jaws drop when they see me. haha.
  • enewsome2
    enewsome2 Posts: 355 Member
    Only to close friends and family.

    But most of the time, they ask me if I've lost weight first. Especially my family. My mom has struggled with her weight her whole adult life, and her mother died in her 50's due to diabetes, so staying at a healthy weight is highly valued in my family.
  • mcpherson4
    mcpherson4 Posts: 287 Member
    no.
  • zimfour
    zimfour Posts: 191 Member
    No, they know and if they do not, they ask how much!!!!!

    :smokin: :smokin: :smokin: :smokin:
  • sunnymel126
    sunnymel126 Posts: 359 Member
    I used to but now I don't. I find people either:

    A. FBI me and watch what I eat like hawks.

    B. Try to sabotage my efforts

    Only two of my friends know because they are both neither of the above.
  • fit4lifeUcan2
    fit4lifeUcan2 Posts: 1,458 Member
    I only told my husband and kids because I wanted to make it clear that certain foods were now off limits. Got rid of all of that salty fatty garbage. Now that I've lost 50 lbs its very obvious and people are asking how I did it so I tell them. I'm very proud of what I've accomplished.
  • dutchman24
    dutchman24 Posts: 108 Member
    I don't bring it up, but people notice...especially after the first 20. I think most people don't want to react too quickly...until they're sure.
  • Slack2ShortGo
    Slack2ShortGo Posts: 74 Member
    I don't bring it up with anyone but my wife. I do enjoy when people comment about my weight loss. It helps keep me motivated to keep up the hard work and get to my goal weight.
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    I didn't announce it to anyone. They noticed obviously when I was 40lbs lighter, but I'm a very private person and to me "I'm losing weight" is as personal as saying "I'm trying to get pregnant". Either way, failure or lack of progress is way too public.
  • Kaydoggie
    Kaydoggie Posts: 98 Member
    I don't splash it over facebook, and aside from my family and close friends, nobody knows. People who haven't seen me in a while are pretty shocked when they see me, though. It feels good!
  • Seaglass1123
    Seaglass1123 Posts: 500 Member
    I did tell people as I felt it would help with accountability. I would tell coworkers I was close with how I was doing and they could tell anyway. I told my family too and it took them a while to really see it but they are so proud of me and so is my husband. I have an amazing support group and for me that helps.
  • testease
    testease Posts: 220
    I tell a select few if they ask, but usually i dont say much. Actions speak louder than words, and i dont want people always asking "you can eat that on a diet?"
  • cmpollard01
    cmpollard01 Posts: 246
    Those closest to me are aware of my efforts-my parents, my sister/brother-in-law, boyfriend, and the four people at work that I'm in a remote office with. These individuals are my support system, and they help hold me accountable. No one else "knows," except when they comment on how "skinny" I've gotten (I'm 5'9" and weighed 240lbs, now I'm down to around 190. I'm NOT skinny.) and ask what I'm doing, I just tell them I get off my lazy behind and move more, and I stopped putting food in my mouth every time my elbow bends, or some other smart quip. For the most part, they don't honestly care HOW I've done it, unless I ate a magic bean or some other such quick fix. I'm a little jaded, yes, but from experience. :smile:

    I think it's nice to have at least a few people know...they have your back. And for me, having a few others know makes me more accountable to myself. I don't want to look like a slacker to those people!
  • jellybeanhed313
    jellybeanhed313 Posts: 344 Member
    I like to tell people in hopes of encouraging/helping them too. I've hardly ever met a person that didn't want to lose weight or get healthier and I like to inspire others if I can. I think some people are scared to say anything even when they do notice for fear of offending. I have lost over 100 pounds and some people I see daily are just noticing. Lol.
  • OddballExtreme
    OddballExtreme Posts: 296 Member
    I've never had to tell anybody I've lost weight. All I've had to do is show it!

    MyProgression.jpg

    And God bless my fellow employees at my yearbook job. I wore my Catwoman costume on Halloween, and the first thing one of my co-workers said was "My, she's really slimming down." I took it as a major compliment. It's a testament to what I've done in this journey, one I'll be continuing for the rest of my life! :happy:
  • newcs
    newcs Posts: 717 Member
    I talk about the food choices and exercise more than the actual weight loss. A lot of people I know, personally and professionally are trying to make better choices with food and exercise so we talk about what we're doing, how it's going and recommend foods/workouts/gyms to each other. It usually gets brought up when they see me with my "healthy" food or my gym bag.
  • NoahandPresleysMom
    NoahandPresleysMom Posts: 763 Member
    Another thread got me thinking about this.

    Since you started eating better, working out, etc. have you told people? Or are you keeping it to yourself?

    As for me, I haven't really told anyone. I've lost around 30 pounds so far, and only a couple of people have commented.
    The few people who know that I'm losing weight, how much I've lost, etc. tell me that I look thinner every time they see me.
    I think it's interesting and it makes me wonder if those people actually see a difference, or if they're just saying that to be encouraging/nice.

    I think I prefer people not knowing though...

    What about you?

    not really. i cant tell my mom at all because she gets mad at me. As a child she liked to keep me fat, but now I'm doing something about i gotta keep it on the down low or she'll ***** at me 24/7 for it. My husband knows and thats it.
  • amez1974
    amez1974 Posts: 213 Member
    My husband and kids knew. I told my mom after a few weeks -she lives in another state and was trying to lose weight too. We would support each other via phone. Once I lost about 35-40 lbs people noticed and would ask me about it. I seldom volunteer anything, but if they ask specifics I am more then happy to tell them. My SIL (also in a different state) started losing weight after seeing my results and grilling (in a nice way) me about what I was doing to get results. The only time I've posted anything on Facebook even remotely health related was a picture at my first 5k. I was so proud of that I had to brag a bit!
  • 1955Doris
    1955Doris Posts: 5
    Are you kidding!!!!!!!!!!!!! 70 lbs and you get remarks about your hair? You need to start passing out eye glasses to
    your friends.................. What a accomplishment................you modivate me. thanks for sharing
  • MakingMyDreamsComeTrue2015
    MakingMyDreamsComeTrue2015 Posts: 163 Member
    I tell my mom but that's it. Everyone else notices on their own =) although I have only lost like 20 but I have gained some of it back =/
  • Yolanda4160
    Yolanda4160 Posts: 170 Member
    No- If they ask me, I tell them. But I don't boast about it.
  • Bigmitch41
    Bigmitch41 Posts: 73 Member
    Nope, Im working on fitness not weight loss :glasses:
  • Slove009
    Slove009 Posts: 364 Member
    The owner of the donut shop my husband and I love and used to go to religiously every Sunday asked why didn't see me as much anymore. I explained we were trying to lose weight, eat healthier and be more active. I only go about once a month now and went last sunday (we biked there, about a 17 mile round trip with the route we took) and she swore we both looked thinner.

    My co-workers know I work out and eat healthy only because they are always talking about food and what they eat and ask me for a lot of advice. I don't think they would pay attention if I lost weight though.

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