Telling people, Judgements, and Accountability with the Band

[BetsyB 9]

I tell some people, and don't tell others. It has nothing to do with embarrassment or shame, or fear of failure, or anything of the sort. It's simply personal information that not everyone is entitled to.

That said, I don't keep it a secret. When people ask how I've lost so much weight, I generally do tell them. I do this because someone told me about his band at a time when I was just starting the decision-making process, and the information (and his success) did make a difference for me.

I pretty freely share with people for with whom I am close, or those for whom the information is helpful. But like other personal things in my life, I don't feel it necessary to share it with everyone. It's really a very small aspect of who I am and what I do that it simply is not relevant in most situations.

[AAAJJJ 0]

Isn't personal accountability one of the things we all need to learn?

I couldn't agree with this more. Nice post!

[Windus 0]

It has nothing to do with hiding, being embarrassed or anything else. I just frankly think my personal decisions and medical procedures are none of anyone's business. I am doing this for myself, no one else, and I don't need anyone's praise, support or their judgment. I have told Personally, I get a little tired of people who choose to tell the whole world thinking they know the motivations of those of us that don't.