Really?

You look great! I don't understand the problem with the Facebook comment. Maybe that person wishes it were easier for him or her to get to the gym. Are people really so thin skinned that anything other than all out praise is taken as a slap?

...someone says..."wish i had time to go to the gym"

First off, props for putting in the time to look so amazing!

Secondly, don't get discouraged with people when they say stuff like that. I know we all HATE it, like it is so easy to stay on track, eat well, workout, and still manage our everyday lives. But look at the success forums and all those posts in there of people sharing their stories - including all the trials, wins, and fails - and think how much motivation it gives. You can do the same with your story.



So when they say something like that, educate them. Let thme know that it only take s a few lifetyle changes to make changes in their own body. Make suggestions for adding a couple 15 minute walks a day. Suggest cutting back on soda or adding more veggies and fruits. Leave the ball in their court, but don't shoot them down or try to justify yourself. Be the light that they might need to get started!
Props gurl!

the reality is, while they were on facebook posting that comment, they could have been at the gym its just their excuse for not being as strong (physically and mentally) as you.

^this. my sister in law said about another woman who lost bunches of weight, "oh yeah but she gets to stay home all day and has all that time to workout!" Ummm, i dno? I personally don't know too many SAHM's who have all that bunches of time. Just me, LOL. Seriously tho, your days get filled up fast. Also she and her husband have now been unemployed for a few years and not only do I not see any feverish attempts at job hunting, I also notice no weight has been flying off either of them. Go figure. It actually takes EFFORT apparently. LOL. Putting on my list of things to point out sneakily at next visit, by bringing up that girl with "all that spare time on her hands."

Agreed! I dont personally have all this spare time people think sahm have. My son is 16 months old, into everything 24/7, when he crashes for a nap, im trying to clean up this house before he gets up again to trash it haha! i know when he gets older, i will probably have a little more time, when he isnt getting into literally everything!!

I agree.. generally mom's who have a lot of babysitting support/ can afford child care tend to be the ones who have time to seriously dedicate time to going to the gym and improving themselves. Not everyone has that believe it or not, especially parents who have children with special needs - I happen to be one of these parents and it wasn't until this year when hubby started working from home that I could actually go to the gym. My son needs specialized care and most daycares and gyms don't have it.

Just adding to the train of thought here, good on anyone including myself who can dedicate time to improve themselves but don't pass judgment on other people because they don't have as much time as you. Personally I think if that 'friend''s comment really bothered OP, OP doesn't have to be friends with her. OP kinda sounds high and mighty.. sometimes we need to judge less and empower people more (or let them empower themselves)

First and formost, sorry about your child, i couldnt imagine.
Second: I dont think i am HIGH AND MIGHTY, this post wasnt even turned in that direction. Its not judgemntal, when my entire post was directed at counting calories. I can be the busiest person in the world, and not eat that double cheeseburger. I know the person, and they can go to the gym or walk outside, they choose to go out to the bar, and waste their calories away.
Third: let us not, pass judgement, as you did on me! I do my best to empower people, and help them ever chance i get, i am a very pay it foward person. Maybe if your read my OP, you would have seen that, but rather than sit here and say YOU THINK YOUR HIGH AND MIGHTY, ill simply say have a good day.

I said you COME OFF that way. I don't really think it's cool to complain about people "being" jealous of you and pass judgment because they said they don't have time to workout. REALLY? I can't believe the comment even bothers you compared to what a lot of other people must have said. If it's a big issue, delete them or empower them. Your choice - regardless, coming here and posting these kind of things says a lot. You have been successful but that doesn't really give you much right to act like you've done it all. Not everyone wants to or is ready to take charge like you did, just let it be. Honestly, your friend could have said a lot worse.

That's really all I said.. I'm sorry if you are offended somehow by my post but if you have an amazing bf, you have support. Not a lot of folks have that out there.. I'm coming from both sides of the coin here, having been a single mom and now a married one, I know what it's like not to have any support. No family, no friends, just work work work, medical appointments, blah blah. Having that experience allows me to empathize with mom's out there who FEEL like they don't have the time. Rather than ACTING cocky and pretentious, why don't you invite your friend to workout? Since you have time, maybe you can share tips to your friend on how to find time since you think she has time. I'm just saying it as I see it, I don't know you, I don't care to really know you. Best of luck on your journey.

You look amazing girl! Don't let anyone rain on your papade!! Keep up the good work!

I get that too from people that "work and don't have time to go to the gym like I do." Then again I also get positive comments from so many others so I try to focus on that instead and let the other comments go. People will say what they say.

Anyhow, keep up the great work and you should be proud of yourself and your success. Keep making fitness and healthy eating your priority and forget what others have to say if it is not positive. Best wishes!