Sometimes it feels like we're all so busy trying to find ways to be offended by other's words and actions that we don't even hear each other anymore. Sometimes is feels like we are all so full of complaints that we don't have any room in our lives to worry about other people's pain.
I'm loathe to say I'm actually offended, but even well intentioned friends and family members can say things that are annoying and upsetting. This is going in this blog mainly because I stand by my opinion that my weight loss is mine and mine alone. Just because it's something you notice outwardly doesn't really give you the right to decide whether or not I'm allowed to put on a couple of pounds.
Word of advice, though. Taking a break seems like a great idea after you've lost 100 lbs, but getting back on the wagon is really, really difficult.
Btw, it is made so much easier (sarcasm alert!) when you over hear conversations about your weight and such or when a friend makes a comment right to you face.
Also, using the excuse that you only care because I (we) seem happier only means you have no idea what's been going on lately. Bullshit that it's about our health or happiness. I don't see you smacking that candy bar out of a skinny person's hand and saying it's about their health and happiness. I still believe people are more driven by what's aesthetically pleasing than really caring about their health.
The fact is, we're eating pretty well, just not perfectly. We're exercising every day. Losing weight is an all or nothing commitment and if you aren't going to count calories and commit to reducing them from previous eating habits, then you can be eating healthy, exercising, and still not lose weight. Some people just have to eat better to drop lbs. For others, it is a 100% commitment of time and energy. This is the exhaustion that led us to our current "break". We treat ourselves too much when we are out with friends, but no one can see how meager we eat at home. It's just not balancing out, but that's still our choices, not yours to make.
