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  • nopokudi
    nopokudi Posts: 6
    We can support each other hun!!! Add me.
  • handyrunner
    handyrunner Posts: 32,662 Member
    hey all...if you want additional support or someone to talk feel free to add me.
  • lamps1303
    lamps1303 Posts: 432 Member
    So sorry to hear what you're going through. I kind of have the same issue where a family member criticises the fact I weigh all my food and turns their nose up sometimes. Just think of their faces when you reach your goal and look (and feel) better than you ever did before. Feel free to add :)
  • skinnyfat1976
    skinnyfat1976 Posts: 3
    I am sorry to hear that. It can make something that tends to be difficult even more difficult when you don't have the support of others. I recently joined fitness pal, and find that I have learned a lot about my past eating habits, and just how many calories I was consuming when I believed at the time there was no way I was eating that many calories. I have found this site to be a great source of support, and hope you do as well. Please keep in mind that your journey into weight loss isn't about others, it is about you, and at the end of the day what you do, and how you choose to manage it is what really counts. Don't let others get you down, and try to not care so much about what others say/think. I know that is easier said than done, but you, and your goals are important, especially your health. Please feel free to add me, we all could use all of the support we can get! Good luck:)
  • skinnyfat1976
    skinnyfat1976 Posts: 3
    I am in that same position. I find that I eat a lot of times out of boredom or stress. I have been struggling with my weight for the last 10 years, especially the last 3 years since I had my son. I actually weigh more now than I did when I was pregnant, and when I look at pictures of when I was pregnant I actually get a little sad, because when I was at my heaviest, at that time, I looked better than I do now! I do struggle with hypothyroid, which came about with my pregnancy, but I keep trying, but often times find myself in big ruts, or much like you, lose a little to only gain that plus some back. It can be frustrating, but keep trying, pay more attention to those times that you find your are eating out of boredom, and do something to intervene/change your mindset even if it is something like doing a small workout, going for a walk.....the possibilites are endless. Good luck!:smile:
  • Nickih4619093
    Nickih4619093 Posts: 91 Member
    Hi all! anyone needing support please add me! To the op, you need to walk your own path and not worry about what your family does/says! Could be they are a bit jealous and wish they had the strength to change? Just keep a clear picture in your head of your new healthy and fabulous self and being able to flaunt that bod in front of all the doubters when you reach your goal! You CAN do this!
  • filledelilemaurice
    filledelilemaurice Posts: 2
    I am struggling too... every day .. each day - everybody else in my house eats normally..... lots of card and they are slim .. so I need to prove myself that I can do it.. specially to my husband ..... as with time .. I think that he got used to my failures in this area... and although he is respectful enough to not say anything .... I d like to prove him, wrong .. prove all of them wrong
  • skinnyfat1976
    skinnyfat1976 Posts: 3
    Hi! I can relate to a lot of people on this board. I desperately want to lose weight for myself, my family, and my health, but I am having a very hard time doing this. I love food, most days, too, much, but I have to get some things under control, and could use a little more support. I find that I retain a lot of water, and I also have a thyroid issue, so those two things make it more difficult than what it already is, and I find that I get frustrated with the lack of results easily. Any additional support would be awesome and welcomed! Also, I would love to hear from others who live with hypothyroidism, and what they have done.
  • careyw1
    careyw1 Posts: 400 Member
    I think at one point in time we all have struggled with weight loss..we have good days and bad days. Do it for yourself!Dont worry about them focus on yourself! Trust me everyone in my household eat what they want. I make them what I eat if they dont like it oh well..then my hubby goes makes a peanut butter and chocolate sandwich right in front of me..mmmmm... but I resisted walked away. Feel free to add me if you like :)
  • JoanneC1216
    JoanneC1216 Posts: 166
    Im having a really hard time with my weight loss . I keep telling myself that I can do it , But seem to fail myself . I have no support at all from friends or family , whenever im around them they eat junk food in front of me , or make fun of me . A few times ive lost weight and was very proud of myself but got treated bad by family which lead to me being upset and eating poorly ,Im still a bit new to mfp and would love to just make some positive friends on here , so we can support eachother , sadly i have no one so i consider MFP my family . Ive never written a topic before so i hope i can post this ,

    ~krystal~

    There are only certain people you can look to for support. The people who don't support you, don't even tell them your weight loss plans. I know all too well how discouraging it can be.

    This site (for the most part) can be very encouraging.

    Stay positive! :smile:
  • craftywitch_63
    craftywitch_63 Posts: 829 Member
    OP, you have my empathy. I was in your shoes at one time, too. Now that it's just me and my son, though, it's better. He eats junk food but not in front of me, and his junk food is locked in a cabinet to which I have no key (at MY request - he would definintely share but I've asked him not to). I had to cut the "negative influence" out of my life completely (my ex-husband), although I realized that's not practical for everyone. I tell everyone I dropped 220 pounds of unwanted weight on September 16, 2002. When they ask me how I did it, I tell them, "He went home to his mother." :laugh:

    Maybe your family doesn't realize the negative impact they're having? If you point it out in a non-confrontational way each time it happens, maybe they'll stop?

    The MFP message board has also helped me tremendously (even the obnoxious, sarcastic, maddening posts - at least I'm entertained) but it can only go so far. If you have a support group in your area, try that.

    I wish you the best! :flowerforyou:

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