Weigh Day: Eliminating all excess weight…

No spectacular weight loss results to report. My successful Turkey Day was followed by a mediocre week and I was up 0.6 at weigh-in today. I’m blah about the scale…but burning up about another issue. Today’s Topic? Snarky, know-it-all über bitches (UB) that masquerade as weight loss “buddies”.

I have been supportive of UB’s weight loss journey for over a year. Cheering the losses and offering encouragement and humor when the scale didn’t cooperate. UB offered the same treatment in return…until her ridiculous competitive nature took over and everything went to shit.

I don’t require a constant cheerleader throughout my journey, but I do expect to receive support from a friend. What do I get from UB? A half-assed “congrats” when I do well…and a condescending “hmm” when I gain. After discussing unsupportive friends/family on my weight loss board, I *finally* realized that this person is dead weight in my life. She isn’t strong enough to sabotage my journey, but why keep a toxic friend around?

So…I’m doing a little spring cleaning in December…and I already feel better. Sorry this entry was a little heavy…but I’m keeping it real.

Hope everyone is having a great week…stay warm!

~C
406/263.4/170

FYI, My test results came back showing hypoglycemia…definitely something I can handle. ::great big ol’ sigh of relief::

Sounds like a good decision. And I think .6 is pretty darned good for Thanksgiving week! Heck, that could just be water you drank or a heavier sweater or something!

TheLassThatSews

December 4, 2002

told ya it was hypoglocemia (i’m sure i didn’t spell that right at all). am so happy the results are finally back!

Granted, I don’t know your friend or what motivates her, but I can see how someone could be easily envious of you. You’ve handled this journey so well and in such a practical, honest and smart manner. I could totally understand someone, who isn’t as together as you are, being jealous of your success and of the way you handle things. Does that excuse her behavior? No. You’re doing…

the right thing by making space for someone new and evolved to come into your life. 🙂 P.S: Last night was the first time I saw your note (re: asking me to e-mail you) at my other diary. I’m doing Ok. I just didn’t get a chance to write for a bit then my computer needed to be taken in for repairs. Thank you for being concerned and for being kind. 🙂

I so feel you on needing to get the toxic people out of your life. It’s not always easy but it’s the best thing for you. You know I’m always here for you, C!

^..^Kat

December 5, 2002

You’re doing good–spring cleaning in winter is not a bad thing. 🙂

been there. 🙂

I’m glad it was nothing serious… Hey – I should hope you keep it very real around here and you’re right – you don’t need any toxic friends.

fatcat

Yeah, that bites the big one. I hate it when you have a gain and everyone does the “hmmm” thing, or askes, “What went wrong?” Yeah, maybe it wasn’t a perfect week, but why not say something a bit more productive, likeyou are doing great, you stick with it and never give up, way to go. I admire your ability to persevere” or something, you know?

girl, u’re getting healthy…like u said, no need for dead weight!