tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245684570480082037.post925561498558182600..comments2023-08-27T06:57:04.094-07:00Comments on Dr. Fatty Finds Fitness: To Blog or Not to Blog. That is the questionDr. Fat To Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14954538312143531261noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245684570480082037.post-79730163815999321922010-07-28T15:11:21.771-07:002010-07-28T15:11:21.771-07:00Thanks everyone for the fresh perspectives.
@Chris...Thanks everyone for the fresh perspectives.<br />@Christine- I'd never really thought about the idea that I might get hurt if the don't show interest. That's a good point.Dr. Fat To Fithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954538312143531261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245684570480082037.post-20944072742904252732010-07-27T22:57:42.797-07:002010-07-27T22:57:42.797-07:00For me, going fully public has been about accounta...For me, going fully public has been about accountability, and it's making me commit to this more than anything I've ever done. I just realized if I don't become healthy, nothing is going to work in my life as I hit middle age. So while telling people was a risk, pretending I didn't have a problem had become the bigger risk. Accountability - it's a good thing.<br /><br />Like your commenters above, I expected a lot of people would read regularly. A few have, most have looked once or twice, and some know I do it, but haven't looked. My dad was my #1 person to ask about my weight pre-blog, so I was thinking doing the blog would keep him in the loop. After four months, he said, "What's the address again?" But at least he knows I'm having success with weight loss, so he's stopped asking questions! ;-)Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04888756691880720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245684570480082037.post-90886397735668246812010-07-27T21:19:03.606-07:002010-07-27T21:19:03.606-07:00Hiya Doc -
I'm a Nurse and I told my boss so t...Hiya Doc -<br />I'm a Nurse and I told my boss so they didn't think I was telling stories about them and my job....<br />They looked once or twice - but they really don't give a (blank) what I do.<br />I was kinda sad, because I lost so much weight and have worked so hard. And blogging is important to me. I love my blogging people...they are very real friends to me. As much - or more than friends in real life!Anne Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435482289459434828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245684570480082037.post-67711910564525943782010-07-27T10:21:25.126-07:002010-07-27T10:21:25.126-07:00I shared my blog with some friends that I thought ...I shared my blog with some friends that I thought would be interested. But it turns out that they weren't so interested. So...meh....*shrug*...at least I told them, so it's not a secret. If they don't care to check in on me, then I can't make them. <br /><br />So I guess my advice is: If you decide to tell the people in your life, please don't harbor secret hopes and expectations that they will (1) rave about it, (2) follow your blog regularly, and (3) pass the news of your blog along to others. Just so you're not disappointed. <br /><br />Christine<br />www.phoenixrevolution.netChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187183342257251495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245684570480082037.post-90694637200332182822010-07-27T09:43:32.876-07:002010-07-27T09:43:32.876-07:00"I realize I have to find motivation within m..."I realize I have to find motivation within myself. There isn't any amount of encouraging words or suggestions or nice comments on my blog that will get me to eat right and exercise. I'm the only one that can do it." <br /><br />I totally, 100% agree!! I have told no one, except my husband, about my blog and don't have intentions of ever telling. I am doing this for and by myself and frankly don't care to hear comments or suggestions from people who know me and know that my weight has been a life long battle. I prefer hearing from my new blog friends who understand exactly where I am, where I'm trying to go, and where I've come from....and why. Most of my family/friends are in the same boat I am and have decided to just stay there. The advice they usually give is "you've never been able to lose weight, why don't you just learn to love yourself as you are....and here have another slice of cheesecake". That is so NOT what I want or need right now. So for now, it's just between me and the blog world! Thank you so much for the comment you left on my blog about using small plates and eating more veggies......great advise! Why didn't I think of this myself??? See, I really need you guys!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245684570480082037.post-36618260530555373312010-07-27T09:38:11.378-07:002010-07-27T09:38:11.378-07:00I meant..."even though you're NOT relying...I meant..."even though you're NOT relying on their support..."Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15295287148539129972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245684570480082037.post-16254139926253826372010-07-27T09:37:14.709-07:002010-07-27T09:37:14.709-07:00I thought about this a lot at first too...when to ...I thought about this a lot at first too...when to tell people. I wanted to keep it a secret more or less so I wouldn't have to always talk about it. More importantly I didn't want anyone knowing about my personal struggles with weight (like anyone would be like, WHAT? you have a weight problem) haha. But after a few weeks, I really wanted to share it with everyone if for no other reason than being overweight and struggling with food have always held such shame for me. So I told people about the blog so that in a way I could let go of the shame and just put it all out there. It's been a great thing for me. I say go for it. Even though you're relying on their support, it's always nice to have it.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15295287148539129972noreply@blogger.com