Tell people for support or keep it to myself?

Get support from people on this site, and let everyone else look at you and notice the difference. It feels better.

I was going to say this, as well as, let people who are on the same path support you. Those who are not will not usually understand. When you "advertise", some people expect you to fail and some will purposely sabotage you even when they are supportive of your decision.

Good luck and I hope that things work out. There are lots of people here who are wonderful.

For me, I didn't tell any one other than my husband of course, and when ppl started to comment I told them with a big fat smile! They are very encouraging and happy for my accomplishments. Don't expect the worse out of ppl, and if you get a few here's in there just ignore them and use it for fuel I. Your next work out!

With very few exceptions, don't tell anybody. Make an exception for particular people that you really want to share with, but otherwise keep it to yourself. Because with the exception of those exceptions, nobody cares.

Think about it. You're overweight, so of course you're going to diet. And of course you expect to lose weight. All overweight people diet, right? And with a few exceptions, most of them fail. So why should anyone think you're going to be any different?

Keep it to yourself. You're the one who's going to have to do all the work anyway, and the strength to stick with it has to come from within. You're not going to get that from other people. Not even the most supportive people can do much for you if you're not taking this upon yourself with the determination and perseverance to succeed.

Lose weight and everything will change. Some will react negatively, probably out of jealousy. But most will suddenly be interested in your weight loss. They'll want to know your "secret" and they'll be asking how you did it. They might be a little disappointed when they find out that you followed what they already know, but they'll still want to know about it, and they'll continue to be interested as they watch you transform yourself into a more healthy version of yourself.

But for now, keep it to yourself and start making the changes you need to make.

Of course it is a personal choice, but, I didn't tell anyone, not even husband or daughter.
Just did it, and let people notice.
Starting over tomorrow was the story of my life.
When the compliments started coming daily, the incentive to keep going really helped. Now, after almost 2-1/2 years, it is habit. Not easy, but it is really a good feeling to be a "normal" size after being morbidly obese.

The only people I personally told about my new eating and fitness life is my husband and one friend.

I've had just a few people notice I've lost weight and asked me about it. I told them about MFP and about my swimming routine.

Other than that, I've not put posts on Facebook or gone out of my way to announce it.

I like reading all the success stories here, and the 'help' questions. Some particular topics I avoid though, lol. Especially the ones that have anything to do with:
eating less than 1200 calories a day.

I've kept it to myself. In the past I've noticed that once people know you are trying to be healthier they offer (maybe not intentionally) you more snacks, ask questions like "oh what happened to your diet?" when you eat something they think you shouldn't.

I'm doing this for me and for my health. So for that reason I will just keep trying to make choices that help me and if people notice I will just say the truth, that I'm just trying to be healthier.

It's also one of the reasons I joined up here- to keep track of calories, but to also put it out 'there' that this is my intention.

There's a few reports out there that say telling people about your plan to do something means you end up not doing it.

Something about feeling accomplished without doing anything.

I didn't tell anyone about my weight loss until I was about 15lb in, and that's only because they asked.

I really wish I'd never told anyone. I kept it a secret for the first couple of months way back when I first started, but eventually I had this need to talk to someone about it, so I ended up telling my close friends and my family.

Now, over two years later, I still get questions about how it's going, and my mom still says "you look so good!"...even though I've fallen off the wagon and actually weigh more now than I did when I originally started. Because I told people two years ago, I now get regular reminders of how badly I failed.

The only people I think yo should tell are the ones you live with AND who have an impact on the food in the house. for example, you're 10 year old doesn't need to know, because she (hopefully) isn't doing the grocery shopping. but your significant other/family members who are of age and who can bring chips and cookies into the home? it's good to tell them you want to eat healthier and that you prefer they not bring these foods home. they can eat them while they are out of the house.

I don't tell people.
I stayed motivated by looking at graphs of my intake and journaling.

I did very well for two years, but lately I'm sliding backwards to old habits. I'll just keep trying new things until something sticks. At the moment I have a high intensity interval training goals while eating under or at the daily calories I need to maintain my weight. I do find that I need to have a positive attitude to keep going and I have to ignore that voice inside my head that suggests this is difficult.

I only told a few family members n my best friend at first. My family has been very supportive but I do regret telling the best friend. She became quite jealous and told me that all i care about is myself anymore. We have both been quite overweight our whole lives and I think she was only supportive because she didn't think it would last. I had always been the bigger friend and I think it upsets her that I'm smaller than her now. Unfortunately we have now grown apart and I use MFP as my mayor support team now. I use the positive comments that i get from people i haven't seen in awhile as my ego booster now lol

Hi! Like you I am a big girl I decided to lose weight in May this year, I told everybody I work with my family and friends, the reason I did this was 1) I knew they would support me 2) Im stubborn and cant give up as Ive told people what I am doing!

When i first started exercising I was really embarrassed that people would see a "fatty" trying to power walk and laugh but I then said to myself im getting fit and healthy. I really don't care anymore if people look at me when I'm walking i actually feel great that I'm getting out and making changes to my life.

Do you manage to get out and exercise? Walking is brilliant for getting fit and its free which is a bonus!!! With reference to snacking the best thing to do is not to buy the unhealthy snacks so that temptation can be avoided, have you tried drinking a glass of water when you feel hungry between meals? That may help if after say 30mins you are still feeling hungry reach for some fruit or low fat snacks.

I wish you the best of luck in your weight loss journey keep your head held high and don't be embarrassed/worried about telling people what you are doing they will probably surprise you and give you some support. :-)