I told close friends that I see enough that they would notice a difference in my eating/drinking or (lack there of) all receptive...also a friend is on her own weightloss journey...helpful.

I didn't tell my significant other, (at the time) and became a little upset when nothing was said after a 30 lb weightloss...I was then told that the intent was to not offend. All understandable.

I wouldn't tell anyone only because people can sometimes say stupid things when you tell them you are dieting or how you are losing the weight. Everyone has an opinion and sometimes peoples opinions can be very discouraging and upsetting. Keep doing what you are doing tho and wait for them to comment

Hi I'm Cherie,

I'm new to the site - I need to lose over 70 lbs as my doctor said I need to. I have tried loads of diets and failed miserably. I am seriously considering hypnosis - has anyone tried it ?

Cherie xxxx

Hi everyone - 4 pounds this week - hurrahhhhh !!!!!! It was a good week _ not just because I lost the weight but because I didn't struggle - I found that my cravings weren't so bad but somehow I managed to ignore them - must be the download - 12 minute diet I'm loving it !!!!

I'm also brimming at being able to report back with good news ... thanks for all your support - I will definitely be posting again soon !!!!

Dossy

Hi everyone,

Sorry - I know I promised to keep posting, but what with the holidays.....

Guess what? - I have lost a total of 15 pounds - I didn't even struggle over the hols .. seriously this 12 minute diet is AMAZING - it has given me the oomph to just get on with it -

I did tell everyone in the end - once they saw I was losing weight I couldn't help but blurt it out !!!!!

Hope you are all doing well

Dossy xxxx

Good for you, Dossy!

I think only my husband really knows the effort I am putting forth, and that is because we like our wine and I needed him to know we HAD to cut back for me to lose weight. I don't really say anything until someone notices, anyway, but I tend to stick to things like I have started running more and doing some pilates instead of going into too much about how I am doing it. I figure it really is no one's business but mine.

I would give you a link o the study, but I can't yet (I guess google scholar will find it for you) that found out, that if you tell your friends about your goals (not necessarily about weight loss) you are less likely to reach them. It has something to do with the feeling, that you already did something when you talk about it.

There is also a Ted Talk about it by Derek Sivers - Keep your goals to yourself.

I discuss my dieting with three YMCA aquaintances who are also dealing with their weight. I have not mentioned it to family or friends.

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Hey...I haven't told a single person. My husband thinks I'm great the way I am. But I feel terrible about gaining the 15-20 lbs that I have in the last 5 years. This is my battle and my challenge. When people notice your loss it feels great. But the challenge is yours. I love the support you get here...very unique to your very own issues. Cherish the support.