Lack of support from family.

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  • lizzieloo934
    lizzieloo934 Posts: 57 Member
    SoxyKitten wrote: »
    lizzieloo934 wrote: »
    It is hard when we have unsupportive parents...or parents who cant support us in the way we need them to.

    Don't bring up your fitness with them, it is clearly a topic you can't discuss together. And remember it takes 2 to fight. If they start a fight over fitness you just assert yourself "I'm not comfortable discussing this, can we please talk about something else?" if they refuse, then leave.

    That's what I did last night. When my mum said my plan to climb Kilimanjaro was idiotic I just said I was too tired after a long work day to argue, got my daughter organised & we left.

    Good for you! Many people just allow others to treat them poorly, I am glad you had the confidence to leave. You are a good role model for your daughter as well.
  • SoxyKitten
    SoxyKitten Posts: 80 Member
    lizzieloo934 wrote: »
    SoxyKitten wrote: »
    lizzieloo934 wrote: »
    It is hard when we have unsupportive parents...or parents who cant support us in the way we need them to.

    Don't bring up your fitness with them, it is clearly a topic you can't discuss together. And remember it takes 2 to fight. If they start a fight over fitness you just assert yourself "I'm not comfortable discussing this, can we please talk about something else?" if they refuse, then leave.

    That's what I did last night. When my mum said my plan to climb Kilimanjaro was idiotic I just said I was too tired after a long work day to argue, got my daughter organised & we left.

    Good for you! Many people just allow others to treat them poorly, I am glad you had the confidence to leave. You are a good role model for your daughter as well.

    Thank you! I spoke to my PT today who is also a very good friend & he agreed with all of you. He said that I should be understanding of their worries, explain why it's important to me to be fit & active & how important my goals are, & go ahead & achieve them with the support of my friends if my folks are still reluctant. Feeling much better about things now! Thanks guys xx
  • KDar1988
    KDar1988 Posts: 648 Member
    I deal with this too. My sister says that I'm obsessed with the gym because I workout 5-6 days a week. Not obsessed...getting healthy! I would continue doing what you need to do for you, that's all the matters! I think it's great that you're setting a good example for your child and not engaging them in an argument over it.
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