beth736's Journal, 19 April 2013

It is nice when our nearest and dearest acknowledge our efforts, but please don't let this derail you if it doesn't happen. You are doing this for yourself and you will be the only one who benefits. I'm sure your friends and family will be very supportive as you continue to have success. 

WE tell you what a good job you are doing!! This is about you not the rest of the world. You are doing great! Keep it up :) 

I get discouraged too, but like the others said, we have to keep in mind who we are doing this for. It's all about you and nobody else. Remember that and keep going toward that goal! 

Would any of you believe me if I told you I actually lost more than fifty pounds (putting me at about 200) and no one said a damn word. To them I'm just "always on a diet" Do you think I am giving up? No way. I have come to the conclusion that it is just because they see me every day. Keep up the good work. We do notice. :) 

Great job!!! Don't dwell on what people say or don't say - dwell on the new you taking shape in the mirror..... 

Keep going Beth...it's all about you NOT them, you are doing fine and yes sometimes it is easy to just say CRAPOLA I'm tired of doing this why is it taking so long why does it seem so much harder for me than someone else...I'm sure there are LOTS of us out here that have had the same (maybe worse ) thoughts...I have !! That's where buddies come in handy..we just let you vent all you want and try to help when and where we can. Remember, no matter how slow you think you're going...you are going forward towards your goal, that's the only important thing. I had to lose 30 pounds before someone thought my face looked thinner...not a word about my body !! Good luck my friend 

Like Steviefan, it took others almost 50 pounds before anyone said anything to me! You have lost an amazing amount of weight in just a month and a half! Stand tall and be proud of that - FOR YOURSELF!! While it's GREAT to get compliments from others, we've got to get used to being proud of our accomplishments even without outside validation. Let's face it, THEY aren't the ones who will have to take medications for high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. THEY aren't the ones who will have to endure joint damage from carrying around so much excess weight. THEY are are not the ones at risk of early death. So what if they don't notice....YOU notice and YOU are the one who reaps all the benefits!! Part of what's so great about FS is that everyone here tends to notice when we drop a pound....or two....or a half! Head up! You're doing great!  

thank you everyone for the words of encouragment it really helps