The 6 Stages of Weight-Loss Grief
If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a professional “before” and “after” (I lost about 75 pounds during the first few years after high school graduation) it’s that the hardest part about losing weight is not rejecting dessert—it’s managing the reactions of your nearest and dearest. You’re suffering through really intense workouts, but they are suffering through very intense emotions.
1. Pride
Initially, everyone from your BFF to your mail lady will be so happy for you. They’ll hug you, get tears in their eyes, and tell you how proud they are. And they probably mean well. But after a while, you’ll start to think, "OK...I gave up McDonald’s and stopped drinking eight jumbo margaritas every weekend. It’s not that big of a deal."
Don’t be surprised if you get a promotion at work and no one is interested in hearing about it. Who cares about your job? You’re a size four!
