Matt - only after reading your post have I realised how rude and unappreciative I have really been to my co-workers/family and even myself. So many people even though I've just started have told me how great I am looking and already they can see a difference in how my clothes fit.

Kudos to your WW leader for bringing this up - I'm sure a lot of people maybe stepping back now and thinking before they speak. Me especially!

good point Matt!

The best part is that impulse diminishes with neglect!

I just did this today, as a matter of fact. "Thanks." ::frustrated face:: "I still have 50 pounds to go." In my defense, the compliment was from a guy I sort of have a thing for, and talking about my weight with him is not exactly my favorite thing to do. He asks me for workout tips now, though, so that's something.

OMG I do that ALL the time! I don't know why? It's like I want to minimize the actual accomplishment because I'm not done yet and I make sure everyone knows it, but I never thought about why I do that? Now that I think about it, it doesn't seem right...

I know my mom told me a long time ago to make sure I said thank you to every weight loss comment even when I've gained that week.

Yeah, this doesn't come naturally to me ether.

My mum explained it to me well when I was in primary school though. She said that people give you compliments to make you be happy - so be happy! That way you are making them feel good about giving the compliment.

Matt, thanks for your original post. I have been thinking about it so much lately and trying to be better with responses. Other people compliment because they see success. We just see how far we have to go.

Good topic.

This is a great point, I too need to be more gracious when I get complements. I need to learn to say thank you and stop there.

I do the same thing sadly and never thought about it too much....thank you for posting this. Hopefully I can break this bad habit

AAHH! I realized I do this too.

I guess it's because I'm trying to keep myself in line. Like so what if I lost some? It doesn't mean I can slack off.

I'll work on not doing this anymore. I can see it was putting the other person in an awkward place.

That is good advice. I hope I remember that when all the compliments start coming in. Bring em on.