Fill in blank. When you are no longer the fat friend_______

EVERYONE feels like they can comment on what you eat.

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  • ...when you go to parties, you know you aren't just there to make the people you're with seem more attractive.

    Been there, done that.

    Edit: I don't know if this was what you were looking for, but it's been nice to go places and have guys look at me as well as my friends!
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    people start telling you that you need to eat more.


    __________________________

    When I was thin, people would literally tell me that, even after watching me eat half a pizza. I suspect I'll hear it again when I lose this last 50lbs or so. Family members are already telling me I'm not eating enough (even though, I eat a lot).
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Friends become a lot more upset when you show up in an outfit that's too similar to theirs.
  • grimendale
    grimendale Posts: 2,153 Member
    people refuse to believe that the "secret" is eat less and move more.
  • I will actually WANT to go to beach trips.
  • hayleymc3
    hayleymc3 Posts: 128 Member
    Sales people actually help you at clothing stores! :grumble:
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Sales people actually help you at clothing stores! :grumble:

    Yep. It took me completely by surprise the first time a sales associate addressed me as I walked in the door instead of my (usually slimmer) sister.
  • LIFE IS SO FUN!! Y:smile: OU CAN DO SO MUCH MORE!
  • Elicur
    Elicur Posts: 78 Member
    they want to feed you more.
  • grdaze
    grdaze Posts: 195 Member
    people refuse to believe that the "secret" is eat less and move more.
    QFT
  • Librariangetsfit
    Librariangetsfit Posts: 71 Member
    You get told it is unfair you lost weight.
  • mrsjones2point0
    mrsjones2point0 Posts: 332 Member
    Sales people actually help you at clothing stores! :grumble:

    Really looking forward to that.
  • Laac68
    Laac68 Posts: 55
    they want to feed you more.

    ^^^This.
  • britzzie
    britzzie Posts: 338 Member
    you become the inspiration for everyone else to get healthy.
  • tabik30
    tabik30 Posts: 443
    no longer be self conscious around them AND wear whatever I want... yes I will prob look like a hoochy... dont care!
  • mikeb2769
    mikeb2769 Posts: 21 Member
    you actually get asked questions about health and fitness as opposed to being told what you should be doing regarding health and fitness...
  • tabik30
    tabik30 Posts: 443
    you become the inspiration for everyone else to get healthy.



    This is the ultimate goal for sure!
  • EmmieBaby
    EmmieBaby Posts: 1,235 Member
    you actually get asked questions about health and fitness as opposed to being told what you should be doing regarding health and fitness...

    this ^^ and they are shocked that I do so much
  • people tell you you're getting 'too skinny.'
  • Jennms85
    Jennms85 Posts: 49 Member
    I've had eye rolls and have been called 'lucky *****' after losing above and beyond my baby weight so quickly.
    The best is the people that haven't seen me in months since I had my daughter can't find it within their jealous selves to say "wow you look great!"

    Like I just sat around and watched it fall off........morons.
  • Lovdiamnd
    Lovdiamnd Posts: 624 Member
    You make brownies for everyone else:devil:
  • lucystacy71
    lucystacy71 Posts: 290 Member
    I can actually find clothing that fits.

    Plus, I'll be able to get a kidney transplant.
  • notenoughspeed
    notenoughspeed Posts: 290 Member
    Women who made fun of you for your weight are now suddenly hitting on you.
  • naterciarodrigues58
    naterciarodrigues58 Posts: 105 Member
    I will actually wear a nice bikini and feel FREE at the beach instead of walking around covering myself, refusing to go to the water because I don't want people to see me :ohwell:
  • _Emma_Problema_
    _Emma_Problema_ Posts: 261 Member
    You actually stop comparing yourself physically to your friends because friendship isn't a competition and the concept of the "fat friend" is inane and dehumanizing.
  • creech6317
    creech6317 Posts: 869 Member
    People will either stop hanging out with you or accuse you of being on drugs.

    I have a friend who is also big, but as soon as I got noticable smaller than her, she stopped going places and doing things with me. She didn't like that I was getting more attention than she was. :noway:

    And my family (of course it would be my family) wanted to know if I was on drugs.:huh: :grumble:
  • MeIShouldB
    MeIShouldB Posts: 578 Member
    people refuse to believe that the "secret" is eat less and move more.

    Ding ding
  • MeIShouldB
    MeIShouldB Posts: 578 Member
    I can actually find clothing that fits.

    Plus, I'll be able to get a kidney transplant.


    AND THE BEST POST AWARD GOES TO!!!! GREAT JOB AND GREAT REASON TO DO THIS!
  • Coyoteldy
    Coyoteldy Posts: 219 Member
    LOL I got into my journey for several reasons but one of them was so I could stop being the token fat friend LOL.. I have lost just over 40 pounds ( ten/fifteen to go) and I am now not the fat friend but what has been interesting is some of my skinny friends have gained weight and are now looking to not be the fat friend.. its all a circle folks...and can be very entertaining!