i have to share something w/ u guys that doesnt make much sense but is working my nerves.... everyone knows im trying to loose weight, however my family and boyfriend p*ss me off sometimes.. i know they are trying to be supportive, so why does it bother me so much??? for example,we will go out to dinner, i will stick to the foods i need to eat according to my diet, and if i order a glass of wine, or do so much as look or taste something i get "you better watch it" "how many calories is in that" "are you sure its part of your diet?"... I AM WELL AWARE OF MY DIET PLAN! AFTER ALL, I'M THE ONE DOING IT! but their constant comments make me crazy, and make me feel like im a criminal on parole... when visiting my parents, if i bring a movie over to share, my dad will say "you should be at the gym honey instead of watching a movie!".... at home, if i am cooking something for my daughter, my boyfriend immediately asks "are you still on your diet? or did u give up?" or "how much weight have you lost this week?" with a stupid smile on his face so that i could interpret his words for encouragement... there is a difference between encouragement and this that they are doing, maybe im taking it wrong... maybe im being sensitive but it bugs the sh*t out of me!

I hear you, I do. I know how difficult that can be. My DH acts sort of like that sometimes, but I just ignore him or tell him to shut it. LOL. However, you're dealing with it on such a large scale--everyone in your life is giving you the business. That's a lot of pressure and a lot of stress. Maybe you should just tell them all that you know what you're doing and that you'll talk about it with them if you want to--otherwise unless they are telling you how hot*you look, they should just keep their mouths shut. You know, but nicer than that...lol...
Other than that, I hope it helps to vent a little. I know it helps me, and that's what we are all here for at BuddySlim--to support one another unconditionally! Keep up the great work and just develop some selective hearing, lol...

Well, there's two possibilities.
It's true that some people won't be supportive.* Nothing you can do about that, you just have to be able to control your reaction to it.

The other possibility is that a lot of people simply don't know what to say or how to act around people that are trying to lose weight.* They will say things that bug you but they actually have good intentions.*
Have you ever had to watch what you say around someone that was sick because you really didn't 'have the right words'.** It quite possible that they really care about you but don't really know how to act or exactly what to say.

Just tell them you have everything under control and that part of being healthy includes an occassional dessert or glass of wine.

you know, you guys are right. thanks for your insight. im a hot blooded latina, and its easy for me to want to slap my family before i try to understand their side he he hee! you guys really did make some sense though. thanks!

As another hot blooded latina,I feel ya. Just try to stick to your goals the best way possible,count to 10 and then say something to them.* He he he.*