Scared of Failing

I know they know I was much happier when I was small we would be lying to ourselfs to say we weren't but my mom is like 64 years old and a size 4 never been heavy a day in her life I know she means well but I think she thinks she can shame me into losing the weight as for the others I am not so sure. I use to be super outgoing but as most who gain weight I am now very withdrawn because of all the comments my EX mother-in-law actually told me one time that she thought my then husband would love me more if I would just lose some weight and I was  about 60 lbs smaller than I am now needless to say we divorced LOL but everything happens for a reason I am married to a wonderful man now that loves me regardless!!!

My father used to try the same tactics.  It hurt me deeply.  I know now that he loved me and wanted better for me...  his words were hurtful.  I resented him saying those things and so when I was upset with him, I would go eat on purpose.  Kind of like "I'll show you...."  

 It truly is a personal journey, in that it has to be when we are ready to do it for ourselves and no one else.  And that is what makes us successful.  We do it for the right reasons and right motivations - to better ourselves and to be healthy and strong.  Not just because others want us to.  You will be OK.