can't ignore comments from friends and family. (rant?)

Some people just have to tell everything:) after 42years I try to coach dh on whist not to say( he does not like that however:) he tends to think the comment that I have lost is something I would be proud of, like you it depends the company we are in. Sorry for the rude comment, some people constantly speak before thinking.

You are doing awesome!! Don't let anyone get you down. I hope he remembers to keep it quite, although I'm sure he is proud of you!! Sounds like his sister is the kind to fad diet? Lose quick, gain it back? Oh well...don't listen to her. :flowerforyou:

No, she is not right!!!! I started MFP 3/4/2014. So far I have lost 7lbs and I am very proud. You should should feel amazeing. Next month you will be 10 pounds lighter. Sounds Like you are doing a great job. Keep it up!

Well, on the bright side.. he's probably telling everyone b/c he's proud of you too. :blushing:
Mine does the SAME thing telling his family how well I've been doing. I love him for it and am soo appreciative that he supports me. Try looking at it THAT way.
I'd just remind him that you'd like to keep your efforts a bit private... he should understand and respect that. Tell him you want your progress to speak for itself. Wait until you see them and they TELL you that you look like you've lost.. or they can see the changes... THAT's the best!

As for his sister.. well.. you can't win them all . lol. smh
Is she a bit jealous of your efforts? :frown:

ANY weight loss is something to be proud of. Keep working hard on your goals and focus on keeping YOU happy. the others will see your positive energy and new found happiness and fall in line eventually.
If not, then their opinions don't matter b/c they NEVER had your best interest at heart. In my opinion.

Good luck on your efforts. :flowerforyou:

First, 5 pounds in a month is a major accomplishment. Do not allow anyone else's snide, mean spirited or just randomly stupid and thoughtless comments ever take that away from you. There will always be people somewhere that don't approve. The only thing that matters is how you feel!

Secondly, I can relate to your discomfort as my husband has many times bragged to his family when I have attempted any weight loss effort. It always embarrassed me as well. Until that is that I realized that he was proud of my accomplishment of just trying to be healthier and wanted to compliment me in a form that he felt safe to with those closest to him. I finally realized that I wasn't actually uncomfortable with him telling, I was having an issue with my worries of failing and being humiliated, yet again.
I think it's good that you spoke to your boyfriend about his (over) sharing. Just communicating how you feel should help with the issue all together. And if it doesn't sit him down and talk to him again. (sometimes significant others don't always get what we are trying to say or how important it is to us on the first few tries! )

Congrats on your success! Keep doing what your doing and feel better about yourself!

It sounds like your boyfriend is excited to tell everyone about your success! Enjoy his support and use it to keep going. As for his sister, ignore it, because 5lbs is a big deal, and she won't be able to say anything when you are at your goal and she's getting bigger. lol

Losing weight at a good pace will help it stay off in the long run. You should be proud of yourself, you deserve to be! Try not to worry about what other people think/say. You are on the right track, don't be discouraged. :flowerforyou:

i think you're going at a great speed, as it's unheathy too lose too much, but you also didnt lose a small amount for a month. and either way, even if you only lost one pound, you arent gaining, right? so you're headed in the right direction! :flowerforyou:

I think people who have to make snide comments and tear others down are either A) jealous insecure or C) both A and B. Don't let others opinions tear you down. I've only lost 9 pounds since January - but I've lost a lot of inches because I strength train and do cardio daily and I eat at a modest deficit. I've developed and am still developing healthy habits I can keep for life. That weight will come off, I'm shrinking and I don't need a number on a scale to validate my worth. Keep it up - you're doing just fine.

My boyfriend is the same way. He's told people at work and family how I've been working out and eating healthy etc, a few have even asked me about it and wondered when my boyfriend will start doing the same, lol. He is probably proud of you and (if he's not changing his lifestyle with you) he's probably wishing he had the willpower like you to start it and stick with it. As for his sister, she sounds like a snot. Anyone that makes those types of comments doesn't deserve the time of day. Just let the nasty remarks slide off you! You're doing a great job and 5 lbs is awesome! Keep it up

Hi, 5lb lost is fantasic. Don't allow anyone's negative comments stop you from being healthier you. You are doing it at a great pace which will stay off longer in the end. I have tried every diet there is and the only way to get effective and long term results is watch portion size, eliminate sugar, select healthier foods, exercise, and drink plenty of water and you can't go wrong. The weight may not fall off as quick but believe me you will sleep better, feel better, and continue to do better because you are making a lifestyle change and not a temporary fix. I hope your boyfriend respects your wishes and continue to encourage you along the way. I don't think he means any harm he is just excited like you and wants others to be excited for you. But when others don't have the discipline to make lifestyle changes they try to make what you are doing look small to make themselves look bigger. Keep on keeping on and before you know it 5 will turn in 10, 20, 30 and so on pounds lost until you reach your goal. Once you reach your goal you will be disciplined on your choices and keep the weight off. You are a winner!!!!

I was always excited for any amount of weight that I lost, but I didn't go announcing it to everyone. I will tell you if you ask me. I have a family member that keeps up with it and casually brings it up in conversation with other people (in front of me). One reason I didn't want to tell them is because I wanted them to notice my progress through my appearance and not have someone announcing it for me. It's like the value of it had been stripped away from me. I won't lie and tell you that I wasn't embarrassed at first, because I was. Back then, I never thought I would be where I am today. Just keep going and don't look back!!!!