Weight Loss Success and Attitude

[Cattknap]

Originally Posted by Luckyd609

Rule number one : Stop listening to what others are saying.

This is really it.

[StAcKhOuSe]

Originally Posted by EmeraldLight

This doesn't happen to everyone- but I find it common that some people who finally achieve weight loss, after struggling, become judgmental and critical of those who are overweight. Have you noticed this?

i was judgmental of the obese people before i lost all of this weight. i was 25 pounds overweight, but not obese. in fact, the reason why i did something about it was because i hated myself for becoming like that. i don't care if people are a little overweight like 20-40 pounds, but if you are morbidly obese, perhaps you should put down the fork.

though, people will judge from both ends. i get a few people telling me that i am too skinny. but they are the ones that are 50+ pounds overweight. of course i am going to look too skinny if i am standing in a crowd of potential sumo wrestlers. this is america, what is considered "normal" weight looks anorexic relative to the 60-70% of the population that is overweight. my BMI is 22.2, smack dab in the middle of the healthy weight range. i tell everyone that who thinks i am too skinny.

[Markuz51]

Originally Posted by Marlow

Don't talk about it with them at all. Just smile and nod and go about your business. If it's a gathering where you're eating, just get what you want and leave what you don't with no explanation or excuses. If anyone says anything about what you are or aren't eating, don't argue or explain. Just keep smiling.

I totally agree, don't talk with them and keep smiling...I have to lose 26 pounds, but I don't care what others have to say about it. What matters (and what gives results) is only your determination!

[Irishiis49]

When I had finally gotten down to my goal weight I had an overweight "friend" tell me my face looked older...pretty mean and was probably said out of jealousy...even if it was true...I would never say something like that...