Do you feel you need support?

fteale
fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Specifically to lose weight?

I don't have any real life support for weight loss. No one, not even my husband, a) had any idea I was losing weight until I did or b) have given me any encouragement to do so. No one has tried to sabotage me either. In fact, aside from just about everyone saying how thin I look, no one has done anything either way.

Losing weight is about making a decision for yourself and sticking to it. No one else can make you succeed or fail. You are the only person who can do this, and you have to want to. That is all you need.

So no more excuses! No more worrying. Just do it!

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  • CurvyMeli
    CurvyMeli Posts: 8 Member
    I agree that it is something you need to do for yourself, and 'by' yourself, but support helps a lot.

    For instance, I don't have a workout partner. When I go outside to walk by myself, I feel embarrassed like everyone is looking at me saying 'Ha. Look at that fat woman pretending she exercises.' It's defeating. But I know from times in my past that having someone there with me distracts from the bad feelings. Also, for me working with a trainer makes me accountable and really helps me stay focused and not feel overwhelmed or lost (can't afford one any longer). Even when I try to work out with videos at home I feel kind of awkward and dumb about it. I don't know why, and I understand it's my own mind blocking me from achieving my goals, but I guess I can't trust myself to be my biggest supporter right now.

    One of my best friends has started a group and we're doing a weight loss challenge. Even though we are 1,000 miles apart, having people that care about me that are sharing this experience with me, helps a lot. It's different than an online community of strangers, I feel like they are really invested in my progress and I know for sure that they loved me before I doubled in size, love me now that I have done so, and will lovingly support every step I take to claim my health and happiness once again. That is huge for me.

    I just think it is different for everyone.
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