{"id":26453,"date":"2014-05-28T07:01:09","date_gmt":"2014-05-28T12:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/?p=26453"},"modified":"2025-02-16T13:05:55","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T18:05:55","slug":"friends-dont-support-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/friends-dont-support-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Friends Who Don’t Support Your Weight Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

You expected nothing but praise for your impressive weight loss journey, but instead, you’re stunned by the negative reactions from people who don\u2019t seem to appreciate your success. I hear this all the time, and I\u2019ve lived it myself. Whether it’s rooted in genuine concern or bitter jealousy, it\u2019s tough for some to accept their once-overweight friends’ slimmer, healthier bodies. It\u2019s almost ironic\u2014once someone starts edging towards a healthier weight, people suddenly panic with comments like, \u201cYou\u2019re too thin!\u201d or \u201cAre you sick?\u201d While extreme weight loss can sometimes be a concern, this is far from the norm in my decades of experience working with tens of thousands of people worldwide.<\/p>\n

What strikes me as even more ironic is that those who are quick to criticize weight loss often remain silent when their loved ones are overweight. Where was all this concern when those extra pounds were causing real health risks? Conversations about weight gain are indeed tricky, but carrying even 20 extra pounds can lead to serious issues like heart disease, joint pain, depression, and more. Yet, no one speaks up when that\u2019s happening.<\/p>\n

I was a heavier teen, wearing size 13 jeans on my 5\u20195\u201d frame in college, and despite teaching 10 advanced exercise classes a week, I was still unhealthy due to my poor eating habits. No one mentioned my weight or my unhealthy lifestyle. Eventually, I decided to clean up my eating habits\u2014less beer, beef, fried foods, and sweets\u2014and started focusing on water, vegetables, grilled chicken, fruit, and whole grains. As a result, I lost 45 pounds over a few years and ended up in a size 0. And to my family’s horror, that\u2019s when the criticism started. \u201cYou look old!\u201d \u201cAre you sick?\u201d Ironically, I was eating right for the first time in my life, and it was working for me. My family struggled to accept this change, but eventually, they realized I was healthy and thriving.<\/p>\n

Men deal with this, too. I recently caught up with my friend Nick Ferrara at the gym. Over the years, he has transformed his once-chubby physique into a lean, muscular frame. He looks fantastic, and women even compliment his “superhero jaw.” Yet, despite his impressive transformation, his father told him he needed to gain weight, particularly in his face! It\u2019s another example of how our loved ones can\u2019t\u00a0always handle change, especially when we become thinner. Yet, to the outside world, we often look better and healthier.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The reality of weight loss is that it affects your entire body\u2014your waist, thighs, chest, feet, and even your face. You get to shape yourself like a sculptor, making your body smaller, leaner, and fitter. But along with the physical transformation comes unsolicited opinions from people who are concerned, jealous, or simply uninformed. Don\u2019t let their comments derail your progress. I’ve seen this weight-loss backlash countless times, and rarely is it an indicator of real health danger\u2014some people still have significant weight to lose when they start getting the \u201cyou\u2019re too skinny\u201d remarks.<\/p>\n

When faced with these comments, you have a few options:
\n– Politely say, \u201cThank you for your concern,\u201d and move on.
\n– Ask them where this concern was when you were significantly overweight and what qualifies them to give health advice.
\n– Share this article with them.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re still on your weight loss journey and thinking, \u201cI wish I had that problem,\u201d check out The Exact Formula for Weight Loss<\/a> here.<\/p>\n

Have you experienced backlash from your weight loss? Share your story in the comments below!<\/p>\n

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