"You're fat Mommy"
JennyAmi2012
Posts: 4 Member
I can't begin to count the number of time's I've been on MFP, had success, and fell off the wagon. It's been probably about a year since I've last logged on. Yesterday I had a massive slap in the face. My 7 year old told me I could be a good villain because I'm fat. That hurt....big time! I remember when being his age and being embarrassed when my mother would come to school functions because she was fat. I don't want my son to be embarrassed to be seen with me because I'm fat. So, here I am again with more motivation this time, looking for some new support.
0
Replies
-
Gotta love kids. They tell it like it is.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
0 -
Aww, sorry - that's got to be tough.
Good luck with your plan
0 -
I sent you a friend request. I'm on MFP pretty much every day and am happy to be supportive. See an active news feed and sharing this experience with others motivates me.0
-
Kids don't hold back. They call it as they see it. Sometimes that can really hurt. Sometimes it can be a powerful motivator. You can do this! Welcome back and this time make it stick!0
-
I teach pre-school aged kids and before I started losing, one of the kids was playing with my arm fat one day saying "You're so mushy!" and other interesting things. Yeah, they don't hold back.0
-
I think it's the slap I needed. I've known I put all my weight back on. The pants that used to be big are beginning to be snug. I'd like to blame it all on the dryer and the closet gnomes that shrink clothes, buuuut I can't....0
-
Kids can be brutal without intending.
I have 5, and I have heard it all, including how fat I was. WELCOME BACK!
0 -
I know how badly that hurts.I remember going through that . the good news is, your here now and know you have to make some changes. You can do this! Stick around 0
-
made me lol. tough audience. Might I suggest you formulate a second plan as to why you keep regaining and going back to old ways so you dont repeat yourself.0
-
I too am getting back on the wagon...how do people manage to stay on track?0
-
Mine used to call me squishy. They're honest little buggers, but yeah, it motivates for change. Now, I'm no long squishy, but just a little mushy. LOL Baby steps! Wishing you the best on your journey!0
-
I'm so with you. I'm making a 100% committed effort as of tomorrow. My youngest daughter turned 3 on Thursday and I'm that whole 3 years I've been standing to the side only dreaming about what it'll be like when I can get involved, go on the slide, ride the horse, climb the wall, bounce on the castle, play on the soft play equipment... And before I know it she'll be grown up, along with my 8 year old, and I would've missed the chance... Good luck x I'll update tomorrow 0
-
-
I know your pain, my son told me I have a big tummy & a fat bum. Good luck xx0
-
letsdothis511 wrote: »
What was "not nice" about that?0 -
I have 4 kids, and from the time they can form sentences until they get to that age where they can understand the old, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all" mantra, you really need thick skin. Who am I kidding? You need thick skin to raise kids at any age! I'm glad you're back, OP. I'd like to add you as a friend.0
-
Ouch! At least female villains often have really fabulous outfits?
You've done this before, you know what to do - you can do this!
0 -
Yea, my neighbor's kid is autistic and even though she's at the age where she should know better she doesn't always understand that even though she's being honest her words can still hurt people's feelings.
One day she was rubbing on me and hugging on me and chattering away about nonsense she made the comment "you can't run or play because your to fat"
Brutal but true, all I could do was laugh cause I know she doesn't mean anything by it.
Id be happy to add you and provide motivation and support!0 -
My nephew asked "how fat I was" -_-
It was annoying especially since I'm skinnier than I used to be0 -
Kids do not always tell it like it is... my 3 year old tells me how big my butt is every day and I wear a size 0/2.
In a 3-year-old's eyes, anything bigger than they are is "BIG!!"0 -
Lol. Actually I'm quite cordial. My response was just to how honest kids were. Personally myself, if someone was obviously overweight, I don't go up to them and say "hey, did you know you're fat?" That wouldn't be nice.letsdothis511 wrote: »
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
0 -
There's a difference between a 7 and 3 year old though.Kids do not always tell it like it is... my 3 year old tells me how big my butt is every day and I wear a size 0/2.
In a 3-year-old's eyes, anything bigger than they are is "BIG!!"
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
0 -
Welcome! You'll love MFP! Add me as a friend if you want. I'm a mom of 4 and down 45 lbs so far!0
-
JennyAmi2012 wrote: »I can't begin to count the number of time's I've been on MFP, had success, and fell off the wagon. It's been probably about a year since I've last logged on. Yesterday I had a massive slap in the face. My 7 year old told me I could be a good villain because I'm fat. That hurt....big time! I remember when being his age and being embarrassed when my mother would come to school functions because she was fat. I don't want my son to be embarrassed to be seen with me because I'm fat. So, here I am again with more motivation this time, looking for some new support.
Ouch. My kids will ask about my strechmarks, and "how come you're so soft?". Honestly, they did this when I was my smallest, too, but it really stings when you're bigger. Hugs, and good luck.
0 -
I have been a teacher of many classes and gotten many comments and questions from children: "Are you going to have a baby?" "Why are you so fat?" I have also taught health and it was personally convicting to teach a nutrition unit, encouraging young teenagers to eat healthy food, have a girl in the class who had lost significant weight, and felt like such a poor example.
But that is life! And sometimes it is the "kick in the pants" we need to do something about our weight. It is never too late to make a change for the better.
And I am not thin now, but have improved and still making progress. So have many of you.
0 -
Feel free to add another momma to your friends list. I have a 2 year old boy and been on this weight loss journey for just about a year. 0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.6K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 430 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions