I’m having a really nice visit with family, and I’m pleasantly surprised to be maintaining the plan despite travel. I snuck a peak on the scale yesterday, and still holding at 299. The best news ever! Really don’t want to be bouncing up and down!! It’s easy to do when you travel.
When you’re a big person on a weight-loss journey, you anxiously wait for the day when someone randomly notices that you’re smaller. I really appreciate when family and friends notice a change. Some people don’t respond well to praise, or are embarrassed by frank discussions about weight. I’m obviously not them! But I am eager for it to be noticeable.
I read an interesting article from a Fitbit about what not to say to dieting folk. I’m not sure I agree with their premise. But there are some things people probably should avoid. For example, asking how much a person is going to loose. In my case, that’s moot, since I’ve blogged about it pretty thoroughly every day. ? And actually, I don’t mind if someone asks.
The second is an interesting one – I call it the food police. I’m sure people think they have your best interests in mind when they say, “Are you really going to eat that?” When in reality, they probably don’t know your diet plan, nor really is it any of their business. I’m open to explaining my plan to anyone who wants to know … in detail ? But the truth is, if a fat person is working hard and losing weight in a healthy way, more power to them. I’m pretty sure for any dieter, curiosity is welcome – policing is not!
Another funny one – telling a person that they look better than before. I’m not sure why this is a “no.” This is the whole point – and I’m happy to hear it! I don’t mind anyone comparing … I’m doing it all the time!! And it feels good that anyone notices you’re looking better.
The next one makes sense to me – the naysayer – implying that dieters always gain it back. And I certainly don’t need to hear that! I also can’t imagine any of my family or friends saying it (at least not to me, even if they thought it). Why would anyone who cared about a person who is trying to diet, imply that it was a waste of time or that they wouldn’t be successful?
Honestly, affirmation is a kind way of showing support. Being interested in the process is also supportive. And noticing subtle changes is a bonus. Bring it on!
Changing the subject … interesting pool visit this morning. I really like the Cody pool. The temp is always pleasant. Nice locker rooms. Great showers. But I have to get in with stairs. So today, the swim team people were in those lanes. I went to the other side of the pool and actually got in on the ladder. Not so easy, but I did it. To exit … I crossed under seven lane lines! I had a good work out, but it was pretty lonely. I’m used to having my lane partner!! Everything takes forever when you have no company. And my reward? The hot tub! I’ll head there again tomorrow before we go to the Park.
Steps? Well on the way to 3000. (I’m at 2980 and it’s only 3:30) Yay.