The Nay-Sayers....

Built_Strong
Built_Strong Posts: 114 Member
edited January 7 in Motivation and Support
... Anyone Else Wanna Punch These Types in the Throat?

I understand that going through this weight loss/transformation journey will not be supported by everyone in my life...

BUT why on Earth do people feel it's their place to not only tell you you'll never reach your goal BUT they try and talk you out of it!?! I don't get that.

My goal is simple - lose the last of my excess fat, get down to about 20% BF and then build muscle.

Replies

  • valcladdagh
    valcladdagh Posts: 210 Member
    Probably just jealous, success scares people - never understood that, but have seen it so many times. Keep up the good work.
  • bigpicwellness
    bigpicwellness Posts: 2 Member
    I think that a lot of times people's negativity is a defense mechanism. The ego is threatened by change and increased awareness.

    Just be strong in yourself and in your heart. We make the world a better place by making ourselves better people. :-)
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    Many times people find comfort in keeping us the way we were. Understand that and additionally surround yourself too with supportive people and give the supportive ones more of your ear than the others with regards to your weight, health, nutritional and fitness choices.
  • Victoria2448
    Victoria2448 Posts: 559 Member
    I think because they are afraid that you might reach your goal...

    In the past,I've had people tell me..oh you don't need to lose weight you look fine..um yeaah ok..
  • mommiejohnsonof6
    mommiejohnsonof6 Posts: 208 Member
    JUST KEEP DOING IT !!!!!
  • mireyap21
    mireyap21 Posts: 72 Member
    I agree with you and they tend to be the people that are your family/friends( i would say they arent really your friends if they do that). What I do and tell them is laugh at them and tell them outta of my face. "You dont tell me what I can and can't do"! You have to get rid of negative people! That was my goal for 2012 and you better believe those negative people are not in my life. I would tell them either u support me or dont or outta my face.. :D
This discussion has been closed.

Categories