peoples comments

mhollencamp102012

Am I the only one who feels awkward when people mention my weight loss? I see my MIL at the very least two times a week and she is constantly commenting on it..it was so nice to hear the first couple of times but I don't lose so much weight in 3 days that it needs to be brought up every time. I had a bday I went to for my aunt this past sat with cousins I have not seen in months some a year...and it was great to see their reaction, I had one cousin who I haven't seen in a year walk by me and just say "hi" then 20 mins later come up and appoligize because she didn't recognize me at first. I have only lost 23 lbs but it seems to have all or mostly come off my face so I can see that I guess. But where it got uncomfortable was when the same people continued to comment to me about it. 'You look so you young' ' you are getting better with age' 'I hope I look as good as you when I am 40' ' omg so and so hasn't Michell lost so much weight' these are all great things don't get me wrong but I don't like being the center of attention... Was I flattered of course did it feel good absolutely...but all I could say was 'thank you' I felt very awkward

tiptoethruthetulips

Just say thank you and change the subject or distract them in other ways.

I feel sorry for others though - damned if they do, damned if they don't. It seems for every person who doesn't like receiving comments there is another person upset because no one has appeared to notice.

mhollencamp102012

Ohhh don't get me wrong. I LOVE ...ABSOLUTELY LOVE that they notice..makes me feel all this hard work is paying off...and I probably would be a little discouraged if no one noticed...its when its over load I feel awkward. As I said I have never liked being the center of attention...probably stems from being so over weight my whole life and hiding in a corner.. I am extremely flattered at everyone's comments... I just feel awkward because I am not used to it at all

seraphicdoctor

I don't like being the center of attention either. Do you accept praise and compliments from people with ease or is that a struggle? When we change outwardly, I think it takes us a bit to adjust inwardly to the way people respond to us. That is just my thoughts. Congratulations on your dedication and work and becoming healthier!

mhollencamp102012

I accept with ease..only because I know if I don't accept it will go on and on. Lol its just going to take some getting used to...I am pretty introverted (unless I am drinking.....liquid courage) but I don't really drink anymore...so yeah I struggle with attention...guess there are much worse problems to have in the world..I should feel blessed