Post by Gioia on Nov 29, 2013 21:51:50 GMT
From jaylene:I have said this to many of my friends and close family who were openly critical about my start to being healthier at the beginning of this year, I told them that I was doing what was best for me and that if the way I am going about trying to be healthier is bothering them, then just dont ask. If you ask about what I am doing because you say I am looking good and healthier, then do not criticise my methods. I told my Mom and my sister that until they want to be as healthy and in the best shape possible bad enough, they will never understand. If you are happy where you are then be happy. Do not be jealous, condescending or critical of someone else who is more motivated, fit or healthy because we all have different lives, circumstances and physical abilities/disabilities than everyone else. I will never be able to run a marathon because of my leg injury. But I have pushed the boundaries of that limitation and now I am able to jog/fast walk over 3 miles and not have any repercussions from it. I plan on participating in my first 5k next spring, but unless they have the will and desire to be healthy, they should not have the critical spirit to try and bring you down. You have accomplished so much and come so far that she is feeling "shamed" by her lack of control. So she felt the need to give you a "guilt trip" about being healthy. Will a little mayo kill you once in a while, No. But if it is a daily habit yes, it will eventually harm you. Do not let your self feel like this is a direct attack on you. It is her wanting to justify herself and her choices. You should never have to justify your lifestyle or fitness to others.