Yesterday I posted a picture of myself on facebook, a picture from one of my new websites and the picture got lots of comments, all positive and that was great.
But then I started thinking, I posted pictures of myself before the weightloss and nobody said anything.
Here is what I looked like just two years ago and this is a picture I posted on facebook.
Why didn't one of friends comment "WTF Amy" or "damn girl you got BIG" or "Amy what happened to you?" I really could have used that kind of talk from a real friend.
Why didn't someone pull me aside and say "Amy, I see what you are doing to yourself and not only do you look like crap but you are killing yourself." Maybe I would have listened. Maybe I could have made the change sooner.
Everyone is always tip toeing around the elephant or in this case the elephant sized person in the room and they are not saying what needs to be said.
Real friends will say something. Real friends will encourage your good habits and discourage your bad ones.
Do you have an unhealthy friend? Overweight? Smoker? SAY SOMETHING!!! They might get mad but it is called tough love. You do not need to be mean to this person but be open and honest. Help your friend seek answers and solutions.
Are you wondering about your friends right now? The person asking to take a walk with them is your friend, the person asking you to go eat cheeseburgers at midnight with them may have issues and wants you to be their companion in misery.
I think you are beautiful in both pics Amy by look do look amazing now! :)
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