Do you think it's better to TELL people around you you're on a diet OR diet in private?

I told my friends and family so they wouldn't get upset when I said "no thank you" to food they offered me.

I only mentioned it to my partner and my two sisters. It's no one else's business what I eat or don't eat.

Jay

I was public about it - but not in a telling everyone about it. But, I posted a weight loss blog on FB, so if they are friends on FB, they see the links daily to my blog. I didn't tell anyone else, but after awhile it became quite obvious.

I've told the people who are closest to me. People who I know will be supportive.

I've told my good friends, mom, and my husband. No one else needs to know.

I don't tell, as soon as you announce that you are dieting the diet police will come out and monitor every bite you take.

In hindsight, wish i hadn't told anyone because now i have food police at times!

I've told my Family, and then a few people at work guessed when I was going to the bathroom 20 times a day, and not eating all the junk food anymore

At first I didn't tell anyone (I didn't really see a reason to)...but uh...48 pounds in it's kind of hard to hide it anymore. I've pretty much had to start being public about it and I don't really mind answering questions if people have them. However, at the same time I don't really think I should have to answer any questions if I dont' want to.

My experience was similar to sontaikle. I didn't go out of my way to talk about it when I started, but after a while people started noticing and I would tell them that yes, I was working at losing weight. But I still don't go into much detail unless they specifically ask. Interestingly, the person at work who asked the most questions is very thin and fit and is extremely careful with what she eats to stay that way. The second most questions came from someone who has been working at losing weight but who will freely admit she has not been as diligent at it, although she was not nearly as big to start with so even at 50 lbs gone, I still have a bit more to lose than she does.

I don't hide the fact, nor do I advertise it. Those close to me know it, mere acquaintances do not.

I didn't tell people just because I didn't want the "food police" around. I got so tired of people giving unsolicited advice (like just run after every meal). Besides, I like surprising people!

I tell the people for whom it's relevant - people I eat with. That includes my family, a couple best friends, my boyfriend, and his family. Also the guy at Starbucks, because he asked why I wanted a tall skinny. Answer: because I want to BE a tall skinny! ^.^

Thanks for asking this question Mouse, it's something I've been wondering about as well.

So far only my husband and best friend know about it, and I think I'm going to try to keep it that way.