Telling people or not.

My oppinion is that people should be told especially those who are aound you all the time. They can help with the weight loss. What is gonna happen when everyone wants to go out for Pizza and Ice Cream? They'll think twice about these things and not eat items that cojuld cause you to slip. Just Say'n...

I respectfully disagree. Life will continue to be full of temptations. Learn to live with them when your focus on weight loss is strong, and it makes it easier to continue dealing with them long-term.

Only told 2 people at work because it meant I would be late to work 3 to 4 days a week. It is noticeable now that I have lost and am losing weight but I still don't really explain or go into details. I figure I have to do this for me.

I'm in the "tell people" camp, because everyone whose opinion I give a fiddler's fart about has been really supportive. I have a health-conscious group of co-workers, and I'm sort of the last one to get on the health nut wagon. I also told my dad because I hope to set a good example. He's not doing all that well and could really benefit from some positive energy.

In the past I have completly kept my diets a secret. For some reason it was totally embarrassing! It's funny though, we keep a diet a secret, but the truth of the matter is, EVERYONE knows we are overweight! Why shouldn't they know we are trying to fix us and get healthy?!?!?!
This time around and since joining MFP I have told people that have asked. Don't get me wrong, I don't make it a hugggge production of it. Truth be told sometime I am soo excited about a lower number on the scale or a really good healthy recipe I found, its realllly hard to keep it to myself! If someone asks I politely say as a matter of fact I am! I tell them about MFP and how it totally put in prespective the foods I was eating and how that was affecting my body. I will be the first to admit, at first its easy to get flushed when someone mentions anything about that horriffic "D-word" but it gets easier.
I have found that the more people I tell the more I don't want to give up. It's almost like if I keep it to myself I only let myself down, but since alot of people know about it, it's kind of like i'm not only letting myself down but allll of those people. Lets face it, its wayyyyy more embarrassing telling people you were on a diet but gave up, then telling people you've been on a diet and are loosing a ton of weight!

Hmmm. I think that's everyone's own call. I have done it both ways....but I found when I didn't tell anyone, I did cheat more because heck, no one knows....but this time, I have a couple friends on MFP and we motivate and support each other. I did tell my family even though they are not joining me on this journey and still eat all the things I love....but, they are pretty supportive (as long as I don't clear the pantry of the chips and cookies, ha ha). Honestly, this is about a lifestyle change....moving my body more, making better choices and when I want to have something that isn't the healthiest, making sure it is in moderation, within reason and that it doesn't become a bad habit. I feel this time by having some friends on MFP, making the people around me aware that I am making changes and making myself accountable by tracking it all on MFP (which makes it so easy), I am seeing better success. I feel more inclined to think twice when I know people are watching what I do. This isn't about becoming a skinny model...this is about being healthy, and I think if the people you surround yourself, experience your better health choices, it may become a part of them in some way and you pass on those good choices. There will always be people to try an sabotage, but I find that as much of a challenge as saying no to the cookie jar and when I win, I feel like I have achieved something for myself! Good luck and no matter which way you approach it, make sure you are embarking on this journey for yourself, your health and your future longevity!

I try to keep it kinda quiet in real life. Sadly, people don't notice that much in my real life. That makes me very sad sometimes.

I try to keep it kinda quiet in real life. Sadly, people don't notice that much in my real life. That makes me very sad sometimes.

that's why you have us!! lol you're doing great. eventually "real life" will catch up.

It's a need to know basis and if your weight loss doesn't affect them then they don't need to know :happy:

I understand telling vs. not telling. I don't really mention it any more or less, because my goal is *always* to lose weight! I think everyone just figures I'm perpetually yo-yo dieting the way I've been doing, so they don't think anything of it - if that makes sense!:laugh:

I think if your gut tells you not to tell certain people you shouldn't. To me that says you know the people around you may be the type that would be more likely to work against you rather than with you. Some friends are supportive no matter what, which keep those around when you find them! Others I think have a fear that in your making your best self, they might lose you. I wouldn't share with the latter type.