Excuses, excuses

For Venus <3

Regarding yesterday's blog about moving back home and facing everyone after I've already hit my UGW...

it is something to be paranoid about because the comments are bound to fly whenever someone loses a significant amount of weight. Because I've spent the last 8 years traveling for university, I've only seen my family off and on. My mom and grandmother ALWAYS comment on my weight. It's a given. I always expect it so I'm always prepared for it. I haven't seen my coworkers in over a year so their comments are also expected.

My excuses are already planned out:

1. I'm training for a half-marathon. 
2. I've been running too much and not lifting enough weights.
3. I gave up artificial sweeteners for real sugar. 
4. I've been drinking water for dinner instead of diet sodas.
5. I'm snacking healthier and more often.
6. My pants are bigger but the number on the scale hasn't changed much! I guess I'm just gaining muscle. 

The key is to be honest with people as much as you can. Acknowledge that you've lost weight without directly admitting it. Focus on staying positive and thinking healthy. DO NOT use those excuses "I've already eaten" or "I'm so full already" which are obviously lies. This is a red flag to people who are already suspicious. Instead say something like "I would but my mom/best friend/husband is making their famous pot of seafood bisque later and I want to save my appetite!" Do you see how much better that works? How much more believable? It puts people at ease because it shows that you are excited to eat something fatty. Of course it's only believable if you do eat in front of them every once in a while. A slice of birthday cake, a slice of pizza, or a doughnut with everyone else. On occasion of course.

My bf's mom is a nurse so that situation is a little more tricky. She knows all the symptoms of eating disorders. She comments to my bf on what I eat, how much or how little I eat, and whenever I'm in the kitchen. I told my bf years ago when we first got together that I have eating issues but because I've lost weight so slowly he hasn't really noticed. I eat normally in front of him so if anything he's my witness. If we move in with is parents (even temporarily) I may lose my mind! His mom cooks everything with added fat, salt, cream, and butter. It's actually quite demeaning... she'll say something like "I put butter in the potatoes so you know Scarlett won't eat that!"  I literally have to walk on eggshells around her. If I take a shower soon after dinner she'll tell everyone that I exhibit suspicious behavior after meals. Preparing for her comments is a full-time job. :-/