Robard Weight Loss

What Would You Do? Weigh in on a Personal Issue

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"I have recently lost weight and now my significant other/friend/family member is acting very bitter towards me. Our relationship hasn't been the same since I made this change. Shouldn't he/she be happy that I'm being healthy? I just don't know what to do about it. Help!"

I found a similar question posed on a message board, and would now like to extend it to you:

If you're a dieter, have you gone through something similar, or if you're a professional, have you had a similar scenario posed to you? If so - what were you told/did you say? What advice would you give to someone in this situation? All comments and advice are welcome. I'd love to know what you think!

When I feel Frustrated…

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Everyone handles frustration differently, but if you're not careful it can lead to regrets. Frustration can cause you to turn to food or make unhealthy decisions and then guilt sets in. So rather than repeating the constant cycle, here are 10 ways to deal with frustration without food!

1. Count down backwards from 20 and keep repeating until you feel calmed down.

2. Talk to someone you trust about your feelings, tell them what's bothering you.

3. Release your frustration with exercise; go for a walk, run, bike ride, or grab a punching bag.

4. Find a quiet place to clear your mind.

5. Write down your thoughts in a journal and express how you feel.

6. Simplify the situation. Break it down and analyze.

7. Cry, release any pent up emotion.

8. Put it on hold and do something else, then go back to it later.

9. Try some deep breathing exercises.

10. Find the positive in your frustration and focus on that. Make lemonade out of lemons.