Can I celebrate here?

[m0therofdragons]

One of my best friends has been dieting for a year, massive lifestyle changes and success and I'm so happy for her but I've noticed our other friends in the group don't ever want it mentioned.

Friend inspired me and encouraged me so I've been able to lose weight. I was a Stone overweight but I wanted to lose 2 stone to sit firmly in healthy on the chart (and get to the weight I was happiest with my body). I've lost a stone and a half and the last half feels easily achievable by the summer. Last time I saw "friends" a couple found ways to passive aggressively put me down so I definitely can't mention my losses. (Luckily I'm very happy with my life, job, husband, children so have decided to distance myself from these friends).

Anyway, I wanted to shout out somewhere - I've lost 1.5stone and am back to a size 12 (10 on top by my hips are never going below a 12). I feel in control for the first time in years!

Why does weightloss bring out the worst in people?

Brilliant! Well done you

People behave like that because they're jealous. Ignore them.

Thank you @BIWI - you can take a lot of credit as it was boot camp that started this in January!

Ah yes, but it was you that did all the hard work! I just shouted a lot

Well done 🍾

@BIWI I need the shouting I still don't drink enough water!

Well done! Friends that aren't happy for you aren't actually friends. They're toxic. Distance yourself.

Of course you can celebrate here. Well done on your amazing achievement. And yes, you do right to distance yourself from the friends who seem unable to share in your happiness.

Hit the shops for those size 10/12 clothes

Congratulations. What a fantastic result. I've fell off the wagon lately and I'm gutted. May I ask how you achieved it and what kept you motivated?

@NGC2017 I followed low carb boot camp (next one starts on 13 May). My clothes were all tight and I was starting to buy the next size up. I realised that I'd seen my weight gain as temporary but it's been 3.5 years! I think it all came together and my friend inspired and encouraged me, my boss had a health scare so is eating healthier so less cake/I can say no to cake at work without anyone making it a thing, supportive dh.

Most of all it's eating nice food regularly that has reduced my sweet tooth cravings. It works for me as a way of eating that I can deviate from for the odd meal but get back on it without issue. It's been a revelation.

Congrats

Fabulous work!!! I know how you feel about the backlash... I’ve lost a lot too, and people have been weird! Anyhow, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

That's brilliant. Finding the right motivation is so important, isn't it?

Thank you everyone x