Sharing your success with the world...

Bassafrass80
Bassafrass80 Posts: 69 Member
in Motivation and Support
So I have a question. Now that I've lost 90lbs I feel super proud of myself and really excited and I like to talk about it. However it's been brought to my attention that talking about it has been percieved as "rubbing it in" other's faces. Does anyone else feel that way? I like to talk about my successes and whatnot with those closest to me but I also don't want to hurt their feelings or make them feel bad because they aren't making the effort to lose weight or exercise and are content they way they are. Anyone have any thoughts?

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  • lacroyx
    lacroyx Posts: 5,754 Member
    I don't unless asked. Even then I am vague. I don't like being in the spotlight and also a bit shy. Close friends, family yes I talk about it and share full disclosure but again, only if I am asked.
  • Bassafrass80
    Bassafrass80 Posts: 69 Member
    Well the person who stated I was "rubbing it in" is a family member that I'm very close with, hence why I was wondering if I was being insensitive or if this person was just jealous.
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    I only discuss it with certain people - whom I know have a vested and serious interest in my success. These people are my husband, my mother (and even then, only sometimes), my spin class instructor, and my workout partner. Otherwise, I don't talk about it unless I'm asked. And when I'm asked, I simply reply that yes, I've lost weight and I'm trying to be healthy and active. End of story.

    Weight is such a touchy subject, it's not even worth discussing.
  • Guamybear
    Guamybear Posts: 1,061 Member
    If you wanna talk about it.. do it..you lost a ton of weight..To me it isn't rubbing it in anyone's face if you being excited about your change...and losing weight isn't easy so go ahead and brag a little.. Lord knows when I am done.. I will be doing the same thing..
  • mamasmaltz3
    mamasmaltz3 Posts: 1,111 Member
    If they are someone that you are close to and you have been inadvertently hurting them, I would apologize and not mention it again. You have every right to be proud, you have done great. This family member should be happy for you, and they probably are to a certain degree, they are just not in the same place as you and my feel left behind. And, if you do talk about it all the time it would get old and start to sound preachy.

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