Negative Nellies!!!

SuzieQ · #1 01-07-2008, 14:31

Well, I need to vent. I just told a friend that I am going to be doing the program and she basically said it was a waste of time. She has another friend who did Cohen's and lost 25kg, but in the last year or so has put 17kg back on. So this friend says it's not worth it because as soon as you stop the program and eat 'normally' you put all the weight back on.

Uh, I'm sorry but as far as I'm concerned it's pretty obvious that you can't go back to eating the way we were before because THAT is WHY we became overweight in the first place!! It is a lifestyle change that is needed not a few months of being strict and then over eat the wrong foods again or of course the weight will come back!

I am kicking myself that I even mentioned it, should have kept it to myself. Unfortunately this friend who thinks Cohen's is a bad idea is also overweight and has admitted to having no will power and not even wanting to try and lose weight as it's all to hard - I think she just doesn't want anyone else to lose weight either which is sad I think. Some support would be nice.

I think I'm finished my vent now....ahhh serenity now.

Suzie

sheree · #2 01-07-2008, 14:51

i so know what you are talking about im still saving to do the program almost there but im sick of people telling me dont waist your money you doing great thats true but i want to to the program and finish what ive started and no ones going to change my mind on that one and the other day someone said to me once a week eat what you want for the day i said your joking right.. i just say yer yer what ever then come on line and get all the right support i need although my hubbie and kids are a great support for me and for reaching my first goal hubbie is paying to have my hair cut how nice
so all the wanna bees and knowit all can go jump cohens is for me
wow i feel better now hugs sheree

CL2026 · #3 01-07-2008, 15:17

I have found that people project their fears and insecurities onto you as they may feel that they would fail...and so like telling you that you will too!!
I have experienced soooo many negative comments from people about Cohens...I have found that I now tell alot of people Im treating certain allergies ...and have been put on a restricted diet by a doctor.
This is hard enough to do without people being negative! Definately save your money and do this.....you wont regret it.
Cheers
Carolyn

Faithy · #4 01-07-2008, 15:38

Ahhh Suzi!!! it sure does suck the big one.. even after people see my success 'some' will still choose to bag it out.. BUT it's usually the people who can't find the courage themselves .. take heart.. not everyone is like this & more importantly it's how YOU feel about it that matters.

louise41 · #5 01-07-2008, 18:02

Hi Suzi

Dont listen to them. It doesnt matter what you do in life there is always someone who will find something negative to say. Its your life and its noone elses concern but yours what you choose to do with it. I bet that person is probably jealous that she doesnt have the motivation to do something about her own weight, by criticising the program she is just trying to justify to herself why shes not soing something herself. She will eat her words when she sees you looking great and full of energy - then she might come and say "what was the name of that program again?

Louise

Butterfly_girl · #6 01-07-2008, 19:12

*HUGS* Suzi! I've discovered that EVERYONE'S an expert on diets out there. But I know how much the criticism hurts... just wait until people start telling you that you're too skinny

But as Faithy says the most important thing is YOU. I've tried the 'snappy' sarcastic come-backs, but you know, it's just not worth it. Everyone is ready to change and grow at their own pace. You can't rush or convince someone just because you're already there and loving the changes. Keep doing what you're doing, smile and let it go.