Just a little rant to get something out of my head which is starting to bug me. There've been threads here about other people's 'bad attitude' to CD when they find out you're doing it. I was fortunate - I've had nothing but supportive comments from friends, family and colleagues thus far - and continue to get this from many.
But now I've gone past a 3 stone loss (earlier this week - woo! ) I've noticed a very subtle change in attitude - it's not in itself unsupportive, or even abusive... but it is starting to grate. It's along the lines of 'Very good, well done! - but you don't need to lose anymore, surely. You know, you should really stop now, you're just right as you are' [usually said in a parental tone of voice].
Erm... are you my CDC? No. Are you my mom? No. My GP? No. Have you any idea what I should weigh or what my BMI should be? No. So why say that at all?!
I fear that the next person who says this kind of thing to me will get the above response verbally, through both barrels! Grrr. It's mainly females, so I assume my diminishing frame is somehow threatening their own sense of security and self esteem. Isn't it weird how everyone's suddenly an expert when it comes to your diet, though...
Rant over. Thankyou for listening.
But now I've gone past a 3 stone loss (earlier this week - woo! ) I've noticed a very subtle change in attitude - it's not in itself unsupportive, or even abusive... but it is starting to grate. It's along the lines of 'Very good, well done! - but you don't need to lose anymore, surely. You know, you should really stop now, you're just right as you are' [usually said in a parental tone of voice].
Erm... are you my CDC? No. Are you my mom? No. My GP? No. Have you any idea what I should weigh or what my BMI should be? No. So why say that at all?!
I fear that the next person who says this kind of thing to me will get the above response verbally, through both barrels! Grrr. It's mainly females, so I assume my diminishing frame is somehow threatening their own sense of security and self esteem. Isn't it weird how everyone's suddenly an expert when it comes to your diet, though...
Rant over. Thankyou for listening.