Hello. A quick rant about negative comments from people. Ahhhhh, just shut up please and refer to the old adage if you can't say anything nice, DONT say anything at all.
Why the rant you ask? Well today my aunt, whom I love dearly but is generally a bit of a downer, came over for a visit. The FIRST thing she said after being in my home for 2.5 seconds was "you know your grandma did this diet and she gained all of it right back". Hmmmmmmmmm, what to say? In my mind I am thinking are you suggesting that for the past 8 weeks I have been committed, dedicated, and diligent for nothing? That the minute I stop and resume maintainence I will gain it all back? That the second I stop, the 23lbs that I have busted my behind to loose will appear on my body? Seriously, is that what you are saying and where does that comment come into play? Are you trying to "warn" me...better stop now, its useless you will be heavy forever...why not just continue to eat whatever and gain weight because it's useless.
Of course, I did not say any of this. I responded with "well I think Grandma missed the phasing off and maintaining part". Her NEXT words, "no she said she tried".
OMG. What the **** is the point of you telling me this? Why do you feel its appropriate? How about, you look great, how are you feeling, what are you going to do to keep it off.
Ahhhhhhhh, and the saddest part to all of this is when she made the remark I questioned myself. 5lbs away from goal and I still cannot believe that I can do this. I am deathly scared of ending up where I was....
WTH is wrong with people, esp family who are supposed to love and support you.