Lose weight- no notice

amygerman76 wrote: »

I’m disappointed. I thought I lost enough to see the difference but no one said anything when I drove 4 hours to see family I haven’t seen for awhile for the 4th. Now I’m trying really hard not to go in and eat from the deserts people brought.

Sometimes people notice, but don't mention. There are a lot of people now who are very sensitive about anyone mentioning their body (you can read some threads here sometimes where people are quite offended in one way or another when others notice/mention their weight loss). So, sometimes people around us will avoid saying anything, just in order not to give offense or start something.

Please don't let other people's reactions, or lack of reactions, make you give up what you're doing for your own health and happiness.

Still, since it's a big, special occasion, I would suggest that you consider eating a small, reasonable portion of the most tempting-looking dessert, or some bite-sized samples of several.

I've felt like the weight loss process is an opportunity for weight maintenance practice: Learning habits we can use to keep weight off long term. With that in mind, there will be many parties and celebrations in your healthy-weight future. Will you plan never to eat dessert at any of those, ever again? If not, this is a good time to start learning how to enjoy celebrations, and the treats the come with them, in a manageable & moderate way. (Just my opinion, speaking from year 4+ of maintenance .)

By the way: Congratulations on your weight loss. Keep up the great progress!