Are any of you telling others how you're losing?

Violet_Dream · 06-17-2011, 02:46 PM

I'm not...I don't want to hear "oh, that's dangerous" or "you'll gain it back"....blah, blah, blah. The only ones that know are my husband, son and a few co-workers who are doing it as well. I'm going to say "diet and exercise" if any asks. I've always been sorry when I told others my business and I can do without the comments. If I eat a bunch of junk, of course I'll gain it back....that is true with any plan.

piratewoman · 06-17-2011, 02:56 PM

I'm at the age now where I could give a flip what others think. If they ask me I tell them exactly how I have lost my weight. The proofs in the puddin.

porkfatrules · 06-17-2011, 03:04 PM

Nope -- don't need the grief! Too much to explain, too much science, and one side of the family is obsessed with health and not very open-minded about medicine. I just don't need anybody second-guessing my plan, so I just smile and say "low carb!".

nmbnancy · 06-17-2011, 03:09 PM

Here is a thread you might want to read. There are alot of opinions expressed.
Glad I didn't speak up

Beezer Louisiana · 06-17-2011, 03:13 PM

Nope. I just told my husband and sons and my best friend.

Sunny7 · 06-17-2011, 03:33 PM

nope, the only one that knows is my friend who told me about hcg, and she lost 20# herself,, so studied up on it and here i am 20# thinner---no need to go into with people, i have been down that road before, i don't believe i know anyone that could stick with this anyways---it would be a waste of time explaining

Sleepy · 06-17-2011, 03:37 PM

no way
i learned a long time ago to keep mum on my diet, too many naysayers

bacon bit · 06-17-2011, 03:45 PM

I tell people I eat like I'm diabetic. Because...I do...

LilacBruze · 06-17-2011, 04:01 PM

Yep, I do. And I don't give a flip what anyone thinks.

piratewoman · 06-17-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LilacBruze

Yep, I do. And I don't give a flip what anyone thinks.

Finally!

RedsSkinnyJeans · 06-17-2011, 04:03 PM

I was the naysayer - but only to my husband. Trust isn't exactly the most abundant commodity in my personality bank. :-) But the thing is, the women that I knew were doing it were conservative, and SHARP. I was really grateful that a friend took a chance on me and told me. And, when I was ready, I jumped in - speculative and cynical during much of this "ride".

I've been down and out with Lyme Disease, so haven't been out much. However, today, for the first time, I think it's turning and I'm feeling better. If people ask, I think I will say something along the lines of: "lean meats and veggies, and I cut out all forms of sugar." If someone asks me that I know has fought the battle hard for a long time, (like I have), and likes reading and research, I'll tell her.

LilacBruze · 06-17-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by piratewoman

Finally!

Well but... seriously!

I am an adult and just like no one is responsible for my getting fat but me, no one is responsible for the way I choose to lose the fat.

And anyway, I am too old to want (or need) anyone's approval.

piratewoman · 06-17-2011, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LilacBruze

Well but... seriously!

I am an adult and just like no one is responsible for my getting fat but me, no one is responsible for the way I choose to lose the fat.

And anyway, I am too old to want (or need) anyone's approval.

I could not agree more! Read my earlier post.

Jody100467 · 06-17-2011, 08:52 PM

Nope...I don't really tell anyone, including my hubby. He thinks that everyone can lose weight with healthy eating and exercise and that just doesn't work for me...and I am tired of discussing it with him. The only ones who know are my Mom and two friends...and of course all of you here at Lowcarbfriends...

Jody

shelbyla · 06-18-2011, 07:49 PM

I tell anyone who asks, if I have the time! I've lost about 60 pounds so the change is pretty dramatic (from a size 14 to a size 4--I'm 5'9"). I'm sure a lot of people are sick of hearing about it at this point!

Violet_Dream · 06-18-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by shelbyla

I tell anyone who asks, if I have the time! I've lost about 60 pounds so the change is pretty dramatic (from a size 14 to a size 4--I'm 5'9"). I'm sure a lot of people are sick of hearing about it at this point!

Wow, congrats to you! You're a size 4 at 152 and 5'9"? I'm 5'10" and when I was 140 I was a size 6. Everyone's different, that's for sure. I love being tall...my weight loss shows very quickly which I love.

shelbyla · 06-18-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by moonstruck

Wow, congrats to you! You're a size 4 at 152 and 5'9"? I'm 5'10" and when I was 140 I was a size 6. Everyone's different, that's for sure. I love being tall...my weight loss shows very quickly which I love.

I think they are what is currently referred to as a "vanity size".

I just know that I bought the EXACT pants in January in 14's that I bought last week in in the 4's. Lovelovelove the HCG!

Violet_Dream · 06-18-2011, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shelbyla

I think they are what is currently referred to as a "vanity size".

I just know that I bought the EXACT pants in January in 14's that I bought last week in in the 4's. Lovelovelove the HCG!

Excellent! Good for you! I have clothes in my closet from when I was 140 in 1998 and I just knew I'd get back into them someday. Looks like that "someday" is going to be by the end of this year.

shelbyla · 06-19-2011, 09:11 AM

Whoohoo for shopping in your own closets!

KelliC · 06-19-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by moonstruck

Excellent! Good for you! I have clothes in my closet from when I was 140 in 1998 and I just knew I'd get back into them someday. Looks like that "someday" is going to be by the end of this year.

Me too! only different year

I get a kick out of it when someone tells me that they like my dress/pants/shirt and asks if it's new, and I say nope just haven't been able to get into it for 6 years

KelliC · 06-19-2011, 06:13 PM

I do tell, but usually the only people that have been asking are people that I know are struggling with it themselves. My dilema is whether or not to tell my rheumatologist next month

--he's sure to ask how I finally started losing weight

Solstyce · 06-19-2011, 07:57 PM

My husband and my sister know, but no way am I going to tell my parents or my co-workers. My parents think that I am fine the way I am (overweight) and my co-workers are really judgemental. It's good that I am on vacation for 5 weeks so I don't have to eat (or not eat) around my co-workers.

06-17-2011, 02:46 PM	#1
Violet_Dream lavender and lace Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,213 Gallery: Violet_Dream Stats: 225.6/157.6/135 ~5'10"~ WOE: P2 hhcg Start Date: 4/26/2013	Are any of you telling others how you're losing? I'm not...I don't want to hear "oh, that's dangerous" or "you'll gain it back"....blah, blah, blah. The only ones that know are my husband, son and a few co-workers who are doing it as well. I'm going to say "diet and exercise" if any asks. I've always been sorry when I told others my business and I can do without the comments. If I eat a bunch of junk, of course I'll gain it back....that is true with any plan.

06-19-2011, 06:13 PM	#21
KelliC Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 319 Gallery: KelliC Stats: 160/138.6/135 WOE: hhcg/P4 Start Date: April 2011	I do tell, but usually the only people that have been asking are people that I know are struggling with it themselves. My dilema is whether or not to tell my rheumatologist next month--he's sure to ask how I finally started losing weight

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06-17-2011, 02:56 PM	#2
piratewoman Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sanford NC by way of Columbia S.C. Go Gamecocks Posts: 5,932 Gallery: piratewoman Stats: 239.8/157.2/? 5'6 age:56 20W then-6 misses now WOE: Atkins- very low carb Start Date: August 2010	I'm at the age now where I could give a flip what others think. If they ask me I tell them exactly how I have lost my weight. The proofs in the puddin.

06-17-2011, 03:04 PM	#3
porkfatrules Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,506 Gallery: porkfatrules Stats: 223/183.5/110 WOE: HCG R3 Start Date: Re-re-re-start 5/8/11	Nope -- don't need the grief! Too much to explain, too much science, and one side of the family is obsessed with health and not very open-minded about medicine. I just don't need anybody second-guessing my plan, so I just smile and say "low carb!".

06-17-2011, 03:09 PM	#4
nmbnancy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SC and FL Posts: 341 Gallery: nmbnancy Stats: 151/130/130 WOE: hHCG Start Date: 05/21/11 R2 08/15/11	Here is a thread you might want to read. There are alot of opinions expressed. Glad I didn't speak up

06-17-2011, 03:13 PM	#5
Beezer Louisiana Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,774 Gallery: Beezer Louisiana Stats: 192.2/160/160 (5'6") WOE: Very low carb, no frankenfoods. NK Start Date: June 21, 2010	Nope. I just told my husband and sons and my best friend.

06-17-2011, 03:33 PM	#6
Sunny7 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,414 Gallery: Sunny7	nope, the only one that knows is my friend who told me about hcg, and she lost 20# herself,, so studied up on it and here i am 20# thinner---no need to go into with people, i have been down that road before, i don't believe i know anyone that could stick with this anyways---it would be a waste of time explaining

06-17-2011, 03:37 PM	#7
Sleepy Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 11,259 Gallery: Sleepy	no way i learned a long time ago to keep mum on my diet, too many naysayers

06-17-2011, 03:45 PM	#8
bacon bit Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 1,021 Gallery: bacon bit Stats: 201/143.2/135 5'2"/33 yrs WOE: Induction and carb up one evening a week Start Date: May 2011	I tell people I eat like I'm diabetic. Because...I do...

06-17-2011, 04:01 PM	#9
LilacBruze Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,595 Gallery: LilacBruze Stats: 290/172.6/160 WOE: hHCG Simeons Protocol	Yep, I do. And I don't give a flip what anyone thinks.

06-17-2011, 04:03 PM	#11
RedsSkinnyJeans Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,001 Gallery: RedsSkinnyJeans Stats: 170/144/140 Start Date: 4/1/11	I was the naysayer - but only to my husband. Trust isn't exactly the most abundant commodity in my personality bank. :-) But the thing is, the women that I knew were doing it were conservative, and SHARP. I was really grateful that a friend took a chance on me and told me. And, when I was ready, I jumped in - speculative and cynical during much of this "ride". I've been down and out with Lyme Disease, so haven't been out much. However, today, for the first time, I think it's turning and I'm feeling better. If people ask, I think I will say something along the lines of: "lean meats and veggies, and I cut out all forms of sugar." If someone asks me that I know has fought the battle hard for a long time, (like I have), and likes reading and research, I'll tell her.

06-17-2011, 08:52 PM	#14
Jody100467 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Madison Heights, MI Posts: 992 Gallery: Jody100467 Stats: I want to be 140 or less 5ft 3in WOE: Atkins/Low Carb Start Date: May 15, 2005 - restart March 1, 2011	Nope...I don't really tell anyone, including my hubby. He thinks that everyone can lose weight with healthy eating and exercise and that just doesn't work for me...and I am tired of discussing it with him. The only ones who know are my Mom and two friends...and of course all of you here at Lowcarbfriends... Jody

06-18-2011, 07:49 PM	#15
shelbyla Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,673 Gallery: shelbyla Stats: 210/141/140 WOE: hhCG, rx hCG Start Date: rx hCG R5 start 08/11/12	I tell anyone who asks, if I have the time! I've lost about 60 pounds so the change is pretty dramatic (from a size 14 to a size 4--I'm 5'9"). I'm sure a lot of people are sick of hearing about it at this point!

06-19-2011, 09:11 AM	#19
shelbyla Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,673 Gallery: shelbyla Stats: 210/141/140 WOE: hhCG, rx hCG Start Date: rx hCG R5 start 08/11/12	Whoohoo for shopping in your own closets!

06-19-2011, 07:57 PM	#22
Solstyce Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 218 Gallery: Solstyce Stats: 155/120.8/120 5'3.5" WOE: hHCG Start Date: June 5, 2011	My husband and my sister know, but no way am I going to tell my parents or my co-workers. My parents think that I am fine the way I am (overweight) and my co-workers are really judgemental. It's good that I am on vacation for 5 weeks so I don't have to eat (or not eat) around my co-workers.