Have you told your friends and family about your journey?

I have told my work friends (we are all doing this together). I have told my family I am dieting but I haven't really mentioned anything about progress. I haven't seen my Mum since June and I will be visiting her in a few weeks, it will be interesting to see her reaction

I have told all my family and friends. I've been trying to not tell strangers. But I've been known to slip. :embarassed:

I tell EVERYONE. I LOVE MFP that much

I told my family, my co-workers & my close friends... So far I have lost 25kgs if i hadn't told them I don't think I would be where I am today. With their constant questions on how I'm going or "that's not healthy" words I couldn't have done it. I find it motivating, because everyone is expecting you to lose weight and you wouldnt want to let them down! If you want to lose weight you need to
- set goals
- write down your goals
- tell people your goals

Seriously i find it is the key to success! I mean if you dont tell anyone you wont feel guilty about letting yourself down!
I agree with Kym - do it with your co-workers they might join in set a challenge!

I told everyone in every social network possible and in real life! I feel like I hold myself accountable because of that and getting fit isn't something I want to hide, it's not something I'm ashamed of. I am very proud to be working on myself and that's my new attitude. (:

I think you may be feeling worried about it because it is so important to you? I know when I first started, I was determined to not say anything to anyone. I was terrified that this "would be like all of the other times" where I mentioned I was working on my health... was really gung ho, then abandoned everything after a month or so. It is terrifying to feel like a quitter and I didn't want to say anything for fear of judgement if I didn't make it again. I talk a lot with my hubby about my fears and I am so grateful that he is so supportive. He agrees that this time seems different. Not a diet but a lifestyle. (I am also easing into exercise!)

I actually told my coworkers before my family. The coworkers noticed I wasn't eating any of the yummy baked goodness at the staff appreciation tea we held and all of them were looking at me funny. I decided to 'fess up and tell them. They were very supportive and positive about the whole thing. They do ask how I am doing but I don't feel like it is a "checking up" on me... more of a "so, how are things going for you today" sort of thing. If it is any different, I don't wanna know!

I was more worried about telling my parents. They have worried about me for years but weirdly, they then decide that they will cook the way they cook and if I come for supper, that's what they are having so eat it or don't. I also worried about them scrutinizing everything that went into my mouth at my brother's wedding and during the camping trip we all went on afterwards but amazingly, they were great! No mention of the chips and alcohol I indulged in (and counted, no matter if I went over for the day)... no comments about the measuring utensils and electronic scale out in the boonies. They just curiously enquired how things were going for me and did I meet my calories. I wonder if they worry I am not eating enough?? They are great people but funny about some things.

My husband and I moved to other side of the country, away from our families almost 2 years ago and have only been to visit once. I hadn't lost but 5lbs at our last visit.

I have not told anyone besides my husband and kids. My family is kind of (a lot of) negative about everything. It's not that I don't want them to know it's just I don't want them to discourage me from goals.
I have told my husband I will be ready to visit when I hit my goal weight, but I still will not tell them. Just let them see.

But at the same time, it's kind of hard for them to not notice, I am friends with most of FB and they see some random pictures of me that get posted.....

Yeah, I told them.. but now I kind of wish I would have kept it to myself. I feel like they're just trying to be nice when they tell me they can tell that I'm losing weight.. I would have liked to have seen how long I could have gone with losing weight until they noticed something and then I would have told them. I'm not afraid of failing, though I have many times in the past.. I'm bound and determined this time. No going back. Ever! My life changed after the beginning of this year and I'm a different person. I am living for myself and no one else. I am doing this for me now. This is the longest I've ever gone with exercising and this way of eating and the most weight I've ever lost at one time. Not going to stop here. Have a long road ahead and then the rest of my life. Sorry, went off on a tangent. :P But yeah, all of my friends and family know now. And a lot of them, including my husband, are on the same mission as I am and it's great to have them by my side. It's definitely much easier with their support and being able to show that same support to them. They (((I'm looking at you, @TheWizzard, @leilahh, @RainyDayKelli, @sapphyretwins and the rest of my MFP friends that I've made here))) help keep me motivated!

i told my boyfriend about what I wanted to do and I started doing it... he has jumped on the horse with me and lost more than I have! Other than that, I have not flat out told anyone what my plans are, I just make small mentions like "woo hoo! I lost 6 inches!" It seems to get me a lot of congrats without people making a big deal out of it. I'm not one for attention, so I just wait for people to notice or when someone says that I look like I've lost weight, I tell them "thanks, I try." without making a big deal.