Self discovery

[catsneaky]

I made the decision to work on things about myself I was unhappy with. I have let myself make excuses for my behavior for too long. I decided to join the gym and get my weight under control. I have been working out 4-6 days a week REALLY hard. It's been two weeks and I've lost only 3lbs so far but I have gained a lot of muscle and lost another 2-3

Comments

[thorn_circlet]

For some reason, some girls tend to get bitchy when their friends are trying to lose weight and succeeding. It is simply a sign of jealousy and insecurity. People are intimidated by those who have goals, and are acheiving them. For some reason, weight loss stirs so much animosity -- I think your goals make people reflect on their own body image and project their their insecurities on you. They try to discourage you, because they are too lazy to take the inspiration you are giving them, and pursue their own goals.

Don't let these people faze you. You are clearly acheiving a lot and working hard. I just want to say though, don't work yourself too hard. Get into a routine that you can follow long term. 3-4 times a week working out is a good goal, and is even hard enough to keep up during busy time...but every day is often too difficult to maintain for most people, just because life gets in the way. So basically, just make sure you can find a good pace for yourself, and stick to it.

It sounds like you are doing so well with the eating...not going on a fad or yo-yo diet, but jsut trying to make better food choices. That's really the best way to go...because it's something that you will be more likely to keep up...instead of something crazy like an all salad diet.

Anyway, sorry if this comment sounded like a lecture.

My main points are: CONGRATULATIONS for taking such a big step, and for dedicating yourself, and for seeing sucesses so soon! And, I wish you the best of luck keeping it up, and hope you set realistic goals for yourself so you can maintain a good lifestyle. :)

Don't listen to the haters...seriously. Just know that it is pure jealousy and insecurity.

Thank you

[catsneaky]

Thank you so much. I apparently needed to vent. I didn't even write about the awe I am in of finding this strength that I didn't know I had. While this is such an empowering time for me, I am realizing that I have a lot of people in my life who hold me down, and not many that boost me up and help me stay motivated and positive. I do that for so many people and I didn't realize that no one was doing it for me. I need some new friends I think.
The sad part is that those comments weren't even made by a woman. I value what he was trying to say. I know that if I want to reach the lofty goal I have set for myself I need to work hard. I am sure I can work harder. It could have been said in a much more positive and encouraging way.