Did you keep your weigh loss programme a secret?

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If you signed up to a weight loss programme or are currently on one have you told people or kept it a secret?

Personally I kept it to a few people,I told my best friend when I joined the programme that I am currently on (maintaining after a six stone loss) and then told a couple of others after a little while.

I tend to tell people if they ask, or if it comes up- for example if you’re giving up sugar or dairy, you may need to tell people why. I find it helps keep me on track as well, particularly when doing dry January and people know and therefore don’t require an explanation when I decline wine or make subtle hints about whether I am pregnant

congratulations on your weight loss, that’s amazing.

I find this tricky. In the past I have kept quiet about my weight loss attempts even to my family and I think that was a factor in my lack of success. But a lot of people will unintentionally sabotage you. I think telling one or two trusted friends is the right approach. I also think you want to pick people who won’t feel judged or guilty when you talk about it. So preferably friends who are thinner than you or already on their own weight loss journey.

I’ve just started again and so far I’ve only discussed it with my husband…

No, I find the whole thing really shameful

I get how you feel @HermioneWeasley I think one of the reasons I kept it quiet as well was the fear of failures. I think what helped was the fact that I made the decision and wasn’t badgered in to it or shamed in to it by anyone close to me.

I lost quite a bit of weight before lockdown, by joining a weight loss group. I ate my way through lockdown so have now rejoined. Both times I have really not wanted to discuss it with anyone other than DH and the other group members. I think this is partly because it feels very private- by joining I admitting I have a problem that I need help with, which to me feels very personal. I also know from experience that if I tell some friends and family what I'm doing they will make a fuss about it and get rather too invested- wanting to know my weight gain/loss every week, sending me recipe ideas/telling me what I should be eating, telling me about their friend who's lost 6st in 2 days following the latest faddy diet and trying to get me to sign up etc etc. All of this irritates me and is very likely to make me eat cake and chocolate.

You don't have to tell people. They will notice and comment when you have lost weight. From my experience, usually negative, such as you're too thin. Oh you look ill. Don't lose anymore and so forth.

Kind annoying but people often comment.