To tell on not to tell…that is the question.
Many times before as I have tried to lose weight, I have always kept my dieting to myself, with the exception of immediate family. This time around I have decided to be very open about what I am doing.
Partially out of neccesity, like haing to special order all of my food at work, and partially out of experimentation. I must say that I like it much better this way.
It’s amazing how much support is available to you once you open the door for people to be involved in your self improvement process. even the regulars at the restaurant and the bar are commenting on my weight loss, asking about my progress, and offering an ‘atta girl’ almost daily.
I have noticed that my co-workers will casually glance at my plate as I sit down to eat, I’m assuming to check that it is carb-less, as I am then always met with an approving nod.
Last week I was dying for pizza, so I ordered a 4 cut with all the toppings I like, I never get mushrooms and onions at home. I was delayed in getting to eat so the chef just put it in a pizza box, anyway I get my fork and proceed to sit down and eat off only and all of the toppings, no crust. Perfectly legal on low carb, and oh so decadent.
I was amazed at how many people stopped to check on what I was eating, and then say something like, ‘ I was worried you fell of the wagon.’
Normally I would have resented that intrusion into my personal life, but in this setting and with these people, I felt a sense of support, concern, and genuine love. Feeling accountable to these people ass well as myself, just might be that extra push I have been looking for.
I really do believe that having everyone around me involved in this process is a great help and I am sure it is a major contributing factor in my success.
Today marks 46 straight days of being 100% on my diet and a loss of 25 pounds. This is a first for me, I have never lasted this long without so much as one slip-up.
I highly recommend involving the people in your life to act as a support team, God knows it appears to be working for me.
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Hi Erika, I know how good it feels to be open with your weight problem, I also know how paranoid I used to be with it. When I wasn’t taking care of myself I could just feel people looking at whatever I was eating at work and imagined them thinking “look at that pig, no wonder she’s so fat”. Of course it was partly in my mind, but face it….we all think that way when we see a ‘big person’ ordering a double cheeseburger and fries. And then the deadly secret eating begins……….you know. So, yes it’s way better to face the problem and involve caring people in the solution. Sorry if I ramble on….s
Great great!! Keep it up!! I know exactly what you mean about tell or not tell…I have always find myself in the same position…but I have always gone about telling everybody and not sure why, I guess it all depends of the people that surrounds you mine, they tend to invite me often to restaurants and all that, so this time for me was a NO TELL BUT…I found BuddySlim and here I tell everything to people that will motivate me the RIGHT way, on the Right direction and I am being very unsuccessful..So I guess it all depends what kind of people you have around, I have restaurant addicted people so for me this time to become Succesful I choose no TO TELL lol
Good luck in your journey!! Lisa
Having the support from people around us helps so much.
Its obviously working for you. Thats awesome.
Congrats on sticking with your plan and losing 25 pounds.
Lori
I must say that i agree with you about the support thing- it is funny how many of my friends will ‘check’ me when I want to slip up on any one of the crazy diets I have tried. It feels good to know that people a re rooting for me!
Hooray to you for all your hard work and dedication!
Great job Erika! Everytime I read about your success I can’t help but to want to do Atkins all over again! I’m very impressed with your progress and determination and yes, there’s a lot to be said for the support you get from loved ones. Hmmm…to tell or not to tell….that’s something I’m going to have to ponder upon! Congrats my beautiful friend, you’re doing an excellent job!