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[baronessekat]

In my office, 6 women (including myself) are doing the WW meetings. The rest of the people doing it are in the other building.

Today a couple of the ones in my office were talking about the program. LP was saying that she feels like she's just stopped caring about it. AK agreed with her. AK said that she did really well the first two weeks then lost momentum and now find that she can't really compell herself to really work at it.

LP says "But "baronessekat" has been doing really well on it." AK looked at me and asked how I was doing (she missed the weigh in this week) and I said "about 12 pounds." Both look me over and nod. AK said "I bet you're one of those annoying ones who measures and weighs everything and keeps a detailed track of everything you eat."

I kinda shrugged and said "Not really." and walked away. It hurt you know. Just because I found a program that works for my metabolism and stuff it's like I'm some ... Stephanie/STepford Wife kinda thing.

I only measure something if I'm not too sure on my eyeball guess, or if it's something new that I'm making. And of course I tract everything I eat. HOw else are you to know if you met your points or went over it? How else are you going to teach yourself better habits?

Why the hell should I be made to feel guilty because I'm actually succeeding? Why am I the big bad because I'm actually doing the program and following the suggestions on what to do to lose weight?

I actually get proactive about my health and try to do something good for a change rather than complain about it and I get made to feel like navel lint.

You know what? fuck them. I am going to continue to suceed and make my short term goal in the next two weeks. I'm going to make my long term goal by pennsic. I'm going to make this work and not let those whiney bitches steal my sunshine. (Besides... they can't steal him. I flushed him two days ago)

Comments

[dicea.livejournal.com]

OW, I just snarfed soda out my nose!

You know what, honey. I'm really proud of how you've been working on this program. It hasn't been easy, and even when there has been temptation and stuff, you've stuck to what you want to do.

Shit, next time they bring it up, you just shrug and say, "Yeah, 12lbs ago I already looked better than you do. Don't stress about it. You can't keep up."

This method is good for you, it makes you feel good, and it lets you feel in control of something that is good for you. You win, you win, you win.

We'll make you a poster for your cube, "You can't steal my sunshine, I flushed him days ago." Then we'll get you little "looser quitter whiner" pins for you to give with those bitches who feel better about their pathetic selves by looking down on how totally good and hard-working you are.

[dragondare.livejournal.com]

People are jerks. Women in office buildings are worse. :P

I think that doing WW or any kind of weight loss program with that many people from work would be, quite possibly, the worst experience ever. You're bound to get at least one stupid asshole that's jealous because you're doing better than them.

Screw 'em - you're not doing it for them, for others...you're doing it for you. Kick ass, take names, and do what makes you happy. :)

[damedini.livejournal.com]

*snort, laugh, giggle!*
They are jealoous. Just smile smugly and be proud of yourself. It's tall poppy syndrome and something women are awful at - they feel compelled to cut down any flower that stands above the crowd. Fuck 'em! Be a tall poppy. Be a screaming red one. When you meet your goal, go to the outlet mall just above Pennsic and buy a kill-ler suit or dress and wear it in front of them. And smile smugly. It's OK. In fact, it's mandatory.
Go you!

WW...

[ladybriant.livejournal.com]

You go, EKat!

12 lbs is fabulous!

They are just jealous of you and your ability to take control of what you eat. They are also trying to pump themselves up at your expense because they are unable to set a goal and follow through.

You keep going. You are a strong woman, and I am damned proud of you.

Love ya.

[rhysbright.livejournal.com]

You shouldn't be made to feel guilty about succeeding, the people that try to make you feel that way are just transferring their guilt to you so that they don't have to admit that they're the ones that failed to stick to what they started.

You have the right attitude, fuck 'em!

Keep it up, you're doing great.

[meirwen.livejournal.com]

You're right to be proud, and should be. You already look so much more comfortable in your skin! But, 'member, those women probably were commenting less on your success and discipline than on their real disappointment in themselves--the only way they can explain to themselves in a satisfying way that they didn't do what you've done is to make what you've done aberrant instead of just reasonably disciplined.

They're the same type of people who have uncontrolled children and pets because they don't have the backbone to be consistent in child rearing and animal care. What kills them is that on some know the failure is in themselves. They were rationalizing, not attacking. Of course, they could be stone cold bitches with a deep seated need to destroy anything noble--I just choose to think they're flawed, not EVIL!

YEAH FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[unadesaintluc.livejournal.com]

YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!! WHOOO HOOOO!!! YOU SHOW THEM!

I would had been annoyed too! God forbid you actually *do* the program and *gasp* get results! If they aren’t going to actually try then they need to shut up.

I remember when I was loosing weight before people just couldn’t seem to grasp that I was doing something healthy for myself. I had one person think I must had been sick, another think I must be loosing weight via an eating disorder, someone else because I was smoking…it was crazy! I just kept telling them “no. I’m doing it just by eating healthier.”

I have been bad about journaling (feel free to smack me). I’ve been doing core-ish. When I go to the grocery store I try to buy core foods. I don’t have any sweets in the house right now, which I think helps. I also have been working out which really has been helping me physically (I’m down a pants size!) but the scale hasn’t been changing. I’m OK with that because I can see the physical change and I know with time the scale will change.

I’m VERY proud of you!!!!!!