Do you ever have problems being humble?

[cleochatra]

I borrowed this topic from another board.


When it's apparent that so many of you have done so well, and people compliment you often, do you find it ever goes to your head, or do you stay pretty even-keeled?

Have does this manifest itself? And does it make you feel better about yourself? Do you accept the compliments well?

And no, I'm not asking because this is a 'me' question. I'm nowhere near goal!

Tell me, you gorgeous people!

Is it hard to be humble?

[ttdriver]

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Its not really a humble thing for me. I just tell people the truth. I lost my weight by being 100% committed to this as a LIFESTYLE. And I keep it off the same way. Vigilance is what its all about.

I don't brag about my success because I know that this plan works. I give credit to Dr. Atkins for all my success. He totally changed my way of thinking/eating forever!

Betty

[rybread]

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The compliments actually make me really uncomfortable. I know I've done and am doing well, and I know I'm successful - I think its important for us to recognize that for ourselves so we remain in a good headspace while we go through all of this. But when others point out the changes in me, I get squicked out - I don't like to brag, and I don't like to sing my own praises or pat myself on the back to others, so I don't really ever know what to say. I kind of meekly say thank you, and try to change the subject as quickly as possible to something related but not, like, "yah, I've been discovering great new foods like ______, its really tasty, have you tried it?"

Interesting thread, cleo.

[texwife&mom]

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Well I am not at goal yet, but with almost 30 lbs gone the loss is noticable. I tend to think they are just being kind because my MIL has told them about my dieting and running. (I really only see hubbys family) I kind of just push it off with "well I'm working on it." or "thats sweet" I don't feel they really mean the compliment, just something they "should" say. Hmm where did I aquire all of this cynacism? Oh well maybe with another 20lbs down I will begin to think the compliments are genuine. Until then I will listen to the countless sweet words spoken by my always fan, my best friend, my hubbie.

[dreamof145]

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OMG Cleo...I was just thinking about this today on my walk. So many people are now 'referring' me to others. I feel honored, but it is a bit embarrassing. I have 7 people right now that are 'followers'. lolol If you can call them that. They are all trying to do Atkins and calling me all the time and asking my opinion and at times it stuns me. I know I've lost weight and I'm thrilled about that, but I am still struggling in some areas of my WOE and I don't consider myself an expert.

My husband is always telling everyone about my loss and I've even had phone calls from Truckers asking how to do Atkins. It isn't that it is hard to be humble, but it is awkward to be the center of the DIET DISCUSSIONS that take place with everyone who knows me. I'm just trying to be honest with them and guide them to the DANDR and this website.

[cruiser gal]

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I am not at my goal yet, but my weight loss, is very noticeable, but I am like the others here, I tend to be low keyed about it, and quietly say thank you when complimented. I have a few friends, who make a big deal in front of others about me losing the weight, and I get a bit uncomfortable about it, and try to change the subject. Don't get me wrong, I love the compliments, but feel sometimes too much attention is given to me. My comments are usually about how healthy I feel and am eating, and how much the exercising has been apart of my success, and how this wol has changed my life.

[wannabethintoo]

Re: Do you ever have problems being humble?

I borrowed this topic from another board.


When it's apparent that so many of you have done so well, and people compliment you often, do you find it ever goes to your head, or do you stay pretty even-keeled?

Have does this manifest itself? And does it make you feel better about yourself? Do you accept the compliments well?

And no, I'm not asking because this is a 'me' question. I'm nowhere near goal!

Tell me, you gorgeous people!

Is it hard to be humble?

Well I wouldn't know...not getting any compliments...well, besides you guys.

[womanpraised]

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Hmmm...my mom thinks i am "showing" , but she is about it.

I think, when I am there, that the stretch marks, sagging breasts, and alllll those pictures taken over the years that insist on popping up, not to mention the Belly Apron, if that never goes away, will do the trick nicely!

Still, I will be happy to be there!

[Momtofour]

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I liked this question. I'm not close to goal yet, but have lost alot. I like to be complimented, but I am a bit embarrassed when people ask how much I have lost. I know people knew I was heavy but many people didn't know I was 100 pounds overweight. Close friends and family were stunned when I told them what I weighed. They all said I carried it well. Yeah, all in my rear end!

[jimmie 48]

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oh Lord, it's hard to humble,
when you're perfect in every way..... (a country song) lol

i have mixed feelings. i feel uncomfortable when i get compliments but i do love them. honestly, who doen't like them? i don't want to get over confident about the loss and finally sticking my goal. i certainly don't want to get all full of myself. that is not me.

[choeve]

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I remember that song Mac Davis. haha

[speedygt03]

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I liked this question. I'm not close to goal yet, but have lost alot. I like to be complimented, but I am a bit embarrassed when people ask how much I have lost. I know people knew I was heavy but many people didn't know I was 100 pounds overweight. Close friends and family were stunned when I told them what I weighed. They all said I carried it well. Yeah, all in my rear end!

That's the exact same as me! I know that i'm tall (about 5'11) but no matter how you look at it, 260lbs is alot. Even when I was 180, my mom and sister would always try to guess how much I weighed and would say 120-130. HAHA! Yeah, in one buttcheek!

I'm embarrased when people ask me (only close friends and family, that know im doing atkins) and i also try and change the subject. But over these past couple years, a few of my friends have lost over 60+lbs and now look down on me, THOSE people I will definately strut my stuff in front of....when goal comes around!

[SugarFreeSheila]

Isaiah 41:7

I decided to take what I learned and channel it in an effort to serve others. "Philanthropy" might be a bit theatrical; but as ordinary of a human being as I am, that is a little how I look at it. Why hold my cards close to my chest when I can share how I bettered, and continue to better myself? If I can do just a little bit to inspire and rally my sisters in this world, I will to the best of my ability.

When I was heavy, I spent so much time frustrated and feeling completely hopeless with my weight, and literally savored every tiny drop of fitness and health information I could receive from anyone I felt was where I wanted to be. Maybe they could shed some insight for me? I pored over weight loss success stories in magazines, loved to hear about how they did it and kept it off ... I thought just a paragraph of someone's time was so generous and elucidative - and just this little bit gave me hope and even more motivation.

That is the whole concept behind what I do and is my true calling - small in the grand scheme of things, but not so small to an individual who may benefit from it. My website is a tiny speckle in the universe we know as the world wide web; but if it serves to encourage just one person out there in the tiniest, most minute way, then all that I have done with it has proven worthwhile to me.

[jimmie 48]

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holy smokes sfg. i feel fat next to you! your 5'3" and maintaining 106!
oh my, i need more water and more crunches.....

[k5commando]

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YES! I'm sure people get tired of hearing me talk about it. I tell them to imagine the one thing they dislike about themselves the most and all of a sudden it's fixed. I was fat from 12 through 30 years old and hated myself for every second of 18 years. I'm so damn happy I could explode, and if they get tired of hearing it then cover their ears cuz I'm going to spout pro-atkins healthy exercise lovin' joy all over anyone who is willing to listen! With enough preaching maybe I can make someone as happy as I am now.