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Here is my 2 cents about the people who hate on others for making a change..

I experienced the same thing. When I started losing weight, I had tremendous support from some, but not as much as my "bigger" friends. When I look back at my journey, now 52 lbs lighter... Will be 82 when I hit goal, it was a F***king struggle. I can't tell you how many times I fell on my face, gave up, got angry, hated myself, and all that jazz. Our bigger friends might be experiencing the same. They might have that "big and beautiful" attitude, but inside are dying for health. When they see someone becoming successful, they are jealous because they don't have the strength that we have to change our lives and our identity. I was all about BBW... If you don't love me because I am big.. Your loss.. Etc. Losing what you have held on to for SO long is scary!!! There are times now I still go straight for the XXL section, and am shocked when it hangs on me. I do not have a "skinny" attitude yet. No one can change unless they are ready... And when you are, it just clicks! It's very interesting.

When you get that negative feedback from people, maybe try talking to them. Give them your perspective as to why you are changing and how much better you feel. Maybe you can plant a seed and get them on the right track as well. I have inspired at least 5 of my friends to join weight watchers, and they all have had amazing success. It feels good to help other people.

Anyways. I am typing this out on my iPhone, and I tend to ramble when I do. Haha. Don't let anyone get you down. This is YOUR life and YOUR health!! Dont let anyone take that away from you, and make you feel any less because of that. Love you all!!! Here's to health!!

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