To exercise & diet but not tell friends ?

[Toastandhomemademarmalade]

I'm enjoying getting back into running. If I tell a particular friend about this then she will want to come along with me. My idea of a run is 5-6miles in an hour. Her idea is a stroll around the field with a takeaway coffee. I also don't want the competition of dieting and a 'who can lose the most' type of thing, which inevitably this is what joint diets seem to turn into. I want to do it my way, in my time, with no pressures.
AIBU ?

You're not obligated to tell anyone.

Not at all. If you had a friend who had similar drive and abilities as you then yeah that could be great, and I’ve gotten really fit with friends like this before. But it’s ok to do this just for you.

I wouldn’t tell anyone about my exercise schedule or what I eat, no one has ever asked me either, yanbu! Loads of people prefer to run alone too so even if she sees you just say that.

Don't tell anyone. And if someone wants to come along, say it's my solitude time.

Just don't tell anyone.
I had this a few times with one friend and then just had to tell white lies that I wasn't going anymore / going at different times.

YA obviously NBU!

It's your time and health to do what you want with, you don't need to tell anyone anything you don't want to. Normally I find I'd only tell people things like that if I want accountability otherwise it's not really their business?

Why would it be unreasonable. I do loads of ordinary everyday things without telling other people.

Errrm why do you think you might not be reasonable?

Of course not. Do whatever works best for you

I much prefer secrecy with this kind of thing. I don’t like people always asking or commenting really.

I don't even tell people when I've got a week off work 🙈

LOL

Why on earth would if be unreasonable to not announce your fitness plan? Don't get silly, just crack on.

Love this!
There are certain people who I wouldn't tell either as otherwise I would get asks to help out with their childcare/pet sitting/favours/lifts