Sorry to complain but I'm a bit irked.
Actually, hurt would be a better word for it.
Or offended.
It's no secret that I'm overweight and have been trying for YEARS to drop these pounds.
Recently I was asked to be a bridemaid in my friend's wedding (not to mention my speaking engagement in February) so I decided that enough was enough and that I'm going for it - no more excuses.
I'm ready to live a better life.
Anyway...
This morning a friend came up to my desk and asked who put chocolate in the candy bowl and why. I joked that it was my boss and she did it because I started a diet yesterday.
Then, another lady who was nearby said, "Oh, another diet?"
and gave me that "yeah, right" kind of look.
Shot through the heart!
I mean, talk about discouragement!
I'm typically a pretty thick skinned person when it comes to personal attacks and mean comments but this time it really hurt. Maybe it was because I wasn't expecting it. Maybe it was because I'd never thought this person would say something like that. Maybe because I'm afraid she's right, that I'll never drop the pounds.
Whatever the case may be, it hurt.
Weight loss is hard.
If you know someone who's struggling to lose weight - be their cheerleader!
It's easy to get discouraged even without naysayers.
We're criticized enough.
Let alone our own internal battle with the weight issue.
You don't even want me opening up that can of worms.
This is a very lonely journey to travel and we need all
the support we can get.
Anyway, because of that comment,
not to mention the fact that I was already emotionally compromised because of the Rangers' loss last night,
I defaulted into what felt good at the moment - eating 4 pieces of that candy and a cinnamon roll.
Now that that's off my chest, I'm moving on with my day and my diet - AGAIN!
7 comments:
Unfortunately, many people don't think before they speak or realize how much comments can hurt.
Sorry she said that to you!
I know you'll be successful!!
Ugh... although women can be some of the kindest, most special people you will ever meet, some can be downright catty. Don't worry friend, you are a beautiful person and I'm totally with you! I've jumped on the eating right bandwagon too. Maybe we can help eachother not fall off. :-)
People can be SO rude! I'm sorry you were hurt.. Don't give up though! If anything, let that negative comment be more of a motivation for you!
I agree with Amber!! You are brave and I admire you :)
i love you.
you can do it!
go get 'em tiger!
OH girl, I hear ya! Dropping this baby weight has been a battle for me over the last few years! I'm finally only 10 lbs away from my goal weight, but every day is a battle!
I'm doing this devotional called Faithfully Fit. It's a 6 week journey into ourselves to help us figure out WHY we overeat and indulge and then what the Lord has to say about that.
It's been really encouraging for me and it's helped refocus alot of my thought life away from food and onto my spirit.
I'll be praying for you. I know how hard it can be. I don't think people realize how deeply negative comments can penetrate someone's heart. They need to pour on the positive if they really want to help!
Oh I'm so sad that you have had this happen to you. It hurts and often those who've never struggled with their weight, do not understand it. I'm praying for kindness and love from your coworker.
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