Are you supported? How much?

Tony_Brewski
Tony_Brewski Posts: 1,376 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
How many of you have the full support of your family members? Husbands or wives, children, heck even your pets... What are they doing to show their support?

My kids are like a fire alarm if I reach for something NOT on my GO list of good foods to eat. My wife is a strong wall of support and is right there to give me that burst of encouragement needed as well.

Though I'm doing the 'hard work' on my own my family is doing a great job at keeping me on track with my new diet. I choose to not say I'm dieting but that I have changed my diet. Makes it easier on myself to manage what I eat.
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  • Berto0391
    Berto0391 Posts: 273 Member
    Guess my dad and mom more then anything else my gf thinks I'm fine how I am now.
  • Discoveri
    Discoveri Posts: 435 Member
    My husband is supportive. He double checks with me before ordering in food or planning a night out so I know how many calories I need to set aside. He also doesn't have a problem with me popping over to the gym constantly although he is a little worried that I am overdoing it sometimes. The dog is supportive as she loves her morning walks :smile:

    My mother doesn't live with us but she goes to the gym with me twice a week. She has always been skinny and fit so she is really proud of the fact that I am doing healthy things.
  • pornstarzombie
    pornstarzombie Posts: 297
    I don't have too much support outside of MFP and a few friends on my facebook. Everyone rolls their eyes at me when I tell them I don't care to eat something because of the caloric count or something.

    I'm used to doing it alone LOL
  • jadesign19
    jadesign19 Posts: 512 Member
    None. I'm on my own. I've been very optimistic about it though. I can handle cooking for the family (nothing I can eat), being surrounded by junk food, exercising in the wee hours of the morning to work around their schedules.
    I just do it for me:smile:
  • Hollyana
    Hollyana Posts: 55 Member
    My boyf is supportive because we've kind of embarked on getting more fit together - not on purpose really, it's just happened! He doesn't like me monitoring my food much though - I just find it interesting to do but I think he's bored of hearing about protein and sugar, poor thing!

    Don't really talk about it to the rest of my family since they don't live nearby. I just wait to hear the proclamation on if I look like I've lost weight or not that I get from my mum every time I go back!
  • imchicbad
    imchicbad Posts: 1,650 Member
    MFP's and my husband. He use to fight me all the way, now hes on track after he seen my results and claimed I was starving him to death LOL. He looks great now and we have nothing but healthy food in the house and we exercise together. My family really looks at me crazy because I alway say " I cant eat that crap":sick: and theyre stuffing thier faces lol. But nothing else. I have a couple cousins who work out too in different states, but nothing more than the usual text "Im at the gym, ttyl". My best friend is good suppoert(shes like me) otherwise its me and MFP's. Thank God:flowerforyou:
  • runfatmanrun
    runfatmanrun Posts: 1,090 Member
    My wife supports me in she doesn't complain when I choose running over relaxing with her or doing wtuff around the house. That's enough for me. Her, my MFP friends, and most importantly my own two legs are the support I get.
  • Jennvandemark
    Jennvandemark Posts: 179 Member
    My husband is really good about the healthy food in the house and when he can he goes to the gym with me. He is kind of useless when it comes to helping me decide if something (clothing) looks good on me. He is more of " is it comfortable" and I am more I finally have a curve and want to show it. The kids are great they eat what I cook and if they don't like they don't complain just ask me not to make it again. They will also go to the gym with me on the weekends. I love that they see me being healthy. I love my family they are the best.
  • KaciWood19
    KaciWood19 Posts: 396 Member
    I'm very lucky. My family, friends and workplace are all very supportive and also in the process of being healthier themselves! My SO runs all my races with me, and will try any new dish that I cook!
  • ItsMeRebekah
    ItsMeRebekah Posts: 909 Member
    i found the most wonderful friend off MFP and we talk 24/7 and keep each other in check.

    my husband helps by taking the kids if i want to go off and exercise w/o the kids, but mostly i like them to come and exercise as well. he loves health foods, so thats not changed so much, but he encourages me and tells me how great i am doing and how he can tell (even if i think he can't hes still saying it bc he knows how important it is and how great it makes me feel)
  • Vincentsz
    Vincentsz Posts: 407 Member
    I don't have too much support outside of MFP and a few friends on my facebook. Everyone rolls their eyes at me when I tell them I don't care to eat something because of the caloric count or something.

    I'm used to doing it alone LOL

    That's a dam shame!
  • JonathonMars
    JonathonMars Posts: 358 Member
    Everyone is pretty supportive. People sometimes act like I'm silly for wanting to lose weight--but they honestly don't have to look at me in the mirror naked, so their opinion doesn't matter. :)
  • Enigmatica
    Enigmatica Posts: 879 Member
    It never occurred to me to expect support from anyone. Maybe because my parents were both alcoholics who were too wrapped up in their own problems to deal with their kids. I've learned to just go do what I need to do.
  • Kaimana94
    Kaimana94 Posts: 165 Member
    Support...What is that? I started this when I was asked for a divorce and have done it all on my own. I do have all the support of the friends I have made on here. This is something I wanted to do and did.
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  • CatchMom11
    CatchMom11 Posts: 462 Member
    My husband is very supportive but he also hasn't quite figured out that this is a lifestyle change, so there are times that I can eat something that someone who is "dieting" cannot. If I truly want something, I earn it! We went to Olive Garden for our Anniversary and you better believe that I was at the gym busting my butt earning what I was going to eat. That doesn't mean that I went hog wild, because I only ever eat half of what I order, but I knew that we were having sangria and tiramisu so...

    My sister has the ideal situation, her husband is not only supportive, but he's also right next to her working out and watching what he eats as well. He's a fire fighter so he's got to stay in tip top shape. My husband is naturally thin so he doesn't have to really too much about it... (DAMN HIM!)
  • jsj024519
    jsj024519 Posts: 400 Member
    No support but my own.
  • lyricalLies13
    lyricalLies13 Posts: 151
    I guess I'm lucky to have everyone around me supporting me. Especially my boyfriend, on my weekly weigh ins even if I dont lose as much as I want he always tells me what a good job I'm doing and reminds me of what I have lost so far and doesnt let me get down on myself if I slip up. =]
  • DoOrDoNotThereIsNoTry1
    DoOrDoNotThereIsNoTry1 Posts: 149 Member
    My wife is great. She totally supports me even when I get crazy with scanning wrappers and boxes for calorie content. But I have to say my 4 year old daughter is the best. She will try to do the p90x cardio dvd's with me. She gets me water. Then tells me when I am done, "ok Dad, you rest 1 minute and do more!" The next Jillian Michaels!
  • dward2011
    dward2011 Posts: 416 Member
    My husband is really supportive of me, so much so that he joined MFP too. He is a lean and fit guy, so he is here for my benefit. He likes to post comments along with my friends. :) At home, he eats everything I eat (just a bigger portion) and he enjoys all the exercising/activities (we have always been an active couple). He will run 4 miles with me, then continue on past our house for another 3 or 4 miles to get his mileage. We have no children and a dog that is active with us. I walk him 2-3 times a day for at least 30 minutes each walk, and he sometimes goes with us on our runs. He bags out at 6 miles though because he has short legs (he is a spaniel and weighs in at 17 pounds).

    My family is also supportive but at times confused by my choices. They cannot wrap their heads around me saying no to ice cream, but yes to fresh fruit as a sub. They are not negative and are curious because we've always just "ate what we want". My Mom has just joined MFP to become healthier and she loves it so far.
  • LastMinuteMama
    LastMinuteMama Posts: 590 Member
    My husband is super supportive, he practically pushes me out the door with my running shoes...he always knows when I need a run!

    Other times, he's noticed that I've laid out my workout clothes, but have been bogged down with my excuses and he'll give me the nudge that I need to get started.
  • marie_cressman
    marie_cressman Posts: 980 Member
    Hm... My husband is wishy washy on the whole support thing. He says he supports me and is super proud, but he sometimes doesn't SHOW his support. Showing and saying are two different things. Taking me to Mcdonald's and saying "Hey! Taste this fatty hamburger with bacon and cheese and extra junk on it! And you can eat the rest of my fries... it'll be ok!" Isn't exactly helpful... LOL! Also, he doesn't like me talking about it so I don't unless I really feel I need to. That being said, I look to mostly friends and other family members for support in this area. :)
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    I reached my goal weight with the full support of my awesome husband and every time I see my parents, they comment about it, even though I haven't really lost any more in months. My husband (who does most of the cooking in our home) is totally on board with making lighter, healthier meals...although we never really kept a lot of sweets in the house before this.

    My brother (who lives in another state) keeps telling me I'm 'too skinny" (which I can assure you...I am not), but I think its just because we don't see each other much, so he's just not used to seeing me this size yet...

    For those people who don't have support, just hang in there and remember that you're doing this for yourself, and to be healthier! Don't let any negativity bring you down, because you deserve all the things you want. Stick with it, and hopefully the people in your life will come around, and you'll probably inspire others to be healthier as well!
  • ladyfox1979
    ladyfox1979 Posts: 405 Member
    Wow I am so proud of these responses. Everyone seems to have a great support system. I have to say my support sysytem is 50% supportive. My kids love to watch me workout so they can get a good laugh cuz I look silly and complain while I am working out and the hubby just lets me do my thing without comment.

    The good news is that I control the meals in the home, though he still goes out and buy junk food, he never offers me some anymore and if I ask for a bite he looks at me and goes" aren't you on a diet?":tongue:

    I love my family
  • runfatmanrun
    runfatmanrun Posts: 1,090 Member
    I'm used to doing it alone LOL

    This is good actually. I think that while friends and the rest of my support system are nice support, if you are not mentally prepared to do it alone then it's going to be that much harder. Good for you.
  • tizzie_14
    tizzie_14 Posts: 72
    Yes, I'm supported but I've decided that I am the one who makes the final decisions. I'm in control so I make sure to support myself.
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    Aside from some people on here, I'm doing this 100% on my own. Mind you, I started using MFP again, not to lose weight, but to keep track of my diet while testing for food allergies. Losing the weight was just a side effect of eating healthier.
  • RobynMWilson
    RobynMWilson Posts: 1,540 Member
    I get no support...never have and never will lol. I moved back in with my folks a couple years ago after my layoff, after living on my own for 13 yrs so it's been difficult. I share a kitchen with ppl who eat Dietz & Watson Beef Franks once per week and my dad's idea of a healthy meal is Egg Beaters and Spam omelettes for dinner lol. And they hog the kitchen up and don't clean up right away for me to cook. So I cook my food ahead of time and freeze it to defrost and heat up for weeknight suppers. Here's an example...yesterday when Dad comes home from work I'm cooking up a pan of oven roasted broccoli with smashed garlic to freeze in individual portions. He comes in and starts going on and on how I'm stinking up the house and making this big production about it (I used lots of garlic lol). And I'm laughing at Dad (he tends to over-exaggerate for effect lol) and said "Dad! This is what REAL food smells like! You oughta try it sometime!" So they went out to eat last night at a local Italian joint, didn't offer me takeout either lol. Oh well! I'm used to not getting any support. That's why I love this site...I'm not alone anymore. When I originally lost my weight in 1987 as a freshman in high school I didn't get any support either. Oh, they verbally supported me like "good job, I'm proud of you..." as they stockpiled Tasty Kakes and soda and Entemann's in the house lol
  • SuffolkSally
    SuffolkSally Posts: 964 Member
    MFP - that's why I'm on here!
  • curtnrod
    curtnrod Posts: 223 Member
    My wife is a rock, and supports me in every way possible. She cooks more healthy meals for us, rides her bike with me, lavishes me with complements, and has lost 10 lbs as a consequence. Ultimately, I know I have to do this on my own and for my own health. It's a battle of wills every day to see who is stronger, me or my unhealthy triggers. I will win!

    MFP is a place where I can give support and encouragement to others in a "pay it forward " environment that I find very satisfying and motivational.
  • jimmie25
    jimmie25 Posts: 266
    no support.. my mum thinks i'm overdoing it, my friends keep trying to bring me sweets and stuff.
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