I know I know - 3 posts from me in one day is enough to make your head spin....
I've been thinking for some time about writing about the impact losing weight and becoming fit has had on a range of aspects of my life - and they are not all positive.
Many people will relate I'm sure, when I talk about the fact that after my "transformation" I not only look different, but I act differently. I eat differently, I exercise regularly, I have different interests and some would say - obsessions. I am possibly more confident and outgoing - and because of my increased energy - engage in a lot more outdoory types of things. I also have more interest in clothes, gym and fitness gear, makeup and going out. My husband however, finds some of this a bit difficult. Whilst he appreciates "the improvements", he is having to learn to live with someone who has changed in many ways. I feel like I'm still the same old person (just released from some of my hindrances), but he sees many of my actions as new. (Actually I'm pretty similar to how we were when we got married - but that was a long time ago to remember). He also finds that he is more insecure about our relationship - worried that I will want to "trade him up" for a newer and better model.
I'm interested to know if others have had similar experiences, where the positive changes they have made in their health and fitness - have had negative affects on their relationships. So how has it affected you?
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I hear ya! I am a totally different person from what I was 2 years ago. As I have moved interstate, most of my friends only know me as I am now.
A bit different for me as I am single, but I do find I relate differently to people. I have always had close male friends. I have also always gotten along well with their girlfriends - but that seems to be changing. Before I wasn't a threat at all. I was always the fat chick. Now it is a different story - not only am I a size 12 (ie. more normal!) but I am alot happier and therefore more outgoing and more fun. All of a sudden, I'm a threat. It is a new concept.
This deserves a post.... you've got me thinking now!!
I must agree, I am so different to how I was 12 mths ago, more happy within myself, more confident and happy. I too am single so a little different, but I can relate to what you are saying. I am lucky that I have made a lot of new friends through my running and fitness so not many of my friends feel threatened (I didn't have so many before), but actually understand what and why I am doing it. I am hoping to find a partner somewhere within all this...
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