Quote Originally Posted by malkin View Post
I would keep all responses short. Make sure to be simple and direct. Use correct grammar and standard word usage. Answer the question and then stop writing. When in doubt, leave it out.
What she said. There are people I've met at work who I count as my closest personal friends. These are folks I met on previous jobs and have known for years. Some new coworkers know I ride. They don't know of the weight loss because they've always seen me thus. As far as they know it's my norm and I'm fine leaving it that way.

Although it was a hoot when my ex who also works for blahblahblah.corp pinged me on the intra company messaging gizmo thingie I did politely, diplomatically, tactfully say "Yes, I'm back at blahblahblah.corp now and living up here with my wife. I simply adore it here, living right on a multi-use trail. So convenient and pretty. I'm down to a size 10 now! " And if she's lurking on TE; Brrrrphhhht which I could not say on the intra company messaging gizmo thingie.

Anywho ... I'm aware many coworkers struggle with weight. Others want to fit activity in their lifestyle and don't know how to do it. I'm reluctant to be the poster child of "Oh just do this. Size 20 to a 10 (ok, in the vanity sizes but still it counts ). I did it, here's what worked".

If asked I'm happy to share what I found works. I have even referred some to the wise women and few men-folk of TE.

At the same time I'm aware of subtle and not-so subtle envy, or resentment. For example some might think it's odd we can afford so many bikes without being aware I don't have much. I'm just a poor gal with great bikes. Others struggle with responsibilities such as being in the "sandwich generation" to fit activity in. It's not for me to say "Oh, just live on a MUT". And so on.

So congratulations on the recognition of your cycling. Use the force wisely