AHHHHHH YOU'RE DRIVING ME NUTS!

Everywhere you look, someone gives you an opinion. Especially when you're dieting...

Sometimes you just want to say SHUT UP!

Rule out the madness.

Stop the preaching.

I just want to lose weight!

It's nice that people are willing to help. Lets look at things this way but when it gets to be too much, let them know.

It's YOUR diet. It's YOUR life. Don't let it become THEIR diet. You're the one that has to stick with it.

It's a simple concept, speak your mind politely. Whenever someone asks for help, that's when they want to hear an opinion or an idea, right?

CORRECT!

I recently had to ask a friend to stop all the madness. It got to be too much. There's nothing wrong with saying "I appreciate your willingness to help but I don't need advice right now. I need a friend and support. I'll ask you for ideas but lets just pretend I'm not on a diet unless I ask for an idea." She appreciated the honesty even though it hurt. It helped me too because I was no longer bombarded with suggestions that reminded me of what I'm doing wrong.

Face it friends, no one is perfect. What works for you, may not work for someone else. It may actually hinder your friendship and your diet.

This week, I challenge you! If you have someone that is affecting your weight or your diet, look them in the face and tell them the truth. It is better for you and your friendship.

Good Luck and Happy Losing!
~The Fat Nutritionist NC