Tip #13: Few may notice at first!

Oh, sharing this tip makes my heart a bit sad as I remember how hard it was for me when many friends, family and co-workers did not acknowledge my initial weight loss!! In fact, it was six months before most of my co-workeres had noticed I lost 5o lbs! Yes, I would get an occasional compliment regarding a new shirt.... but I can't recall many compliments about my weight loss. If you haven't experienced this "let down"... you might. All I can is - hold tight to the truth. The truth is that you've worked hard and your hard work is paying off. You're losing weight. The scale says it. The "every 10 lbs loss" picture says it. Your spouse is saying it and hopefully at least one good friend is saying it. Hold tight to those words. Not everyone understands what an incredible struggle saying "no" to food can be. And because of this, not everyone will think to encourage and compliment your victories. I've gotta tell you that after losing that 50 lbs, I was showered with love, encouragement and compliments - every where I turned. I felt sooooooo blessed! My cup was overflowing!!! (still is!!) So hang in there, hold tight to the victories you KNOW you've accomplished and stick close to your closests family and friends who encourage you daily!!! BELIEVE IT! YOU ARE DOING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!