I get asked that question a lot. With close friends, I'm able to answer it easy enough. But since I chose not to disclose my lap band surgery at work, it's a little harder. I work in an exceptionally gossipy office. I fly under the radar whenever possible, and don't have a ton of close friends here anymore (my two closest ones quit years ago). I choose to keep most aspects of my life private, and this one wasn't any different. I absolutely didn't want to be gossiped about, scrutinized, or speculated about in any way. This was an extremely personal decision I made, and I have no interest in discussing it with people I consider merely aquaintances.
So when I get asked "How have you lost so much weight?", I have fairly vague stock answers. "I've made a lot of changes in the last year. I eat a lot less than I used to, I track everything I eat. And I try to be more active." All of those are true, but putting it that way still makes me feel dishonest.
Tell the truth about what positive things your doing. focus on all those workouts. The healthy eating habits, logging your calories etc....
ReplyDeleteI think that is the perfect answer! :)
ReplyDeleteYou have nothing to feel guilty about. You ARE telling the truth! It's nobody's business. You don't owe any more of an explanation.
ReplyDeletedon't feel guilty--your health info is private for a reason. i didn't tel anyone either and when people ask me, i tell them the same thing--i walk tons more, i eat healthier, i gave up soda/sugar, etc. because you are doing all of those things--with just a little help from the band. the band doesnt' make you lose weight--it just gives you a little assist!
ReplyDeleteI completely understand this one. I am not really "out" with my lapband either except to those in my "circle of trust". Ha! Mainly because I don't want to hear a million different opinions. And really....it's none of their beeswax.
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