"You shouldn't lose any more weight"

Luckymam

This happened to me only the other day. I'm actually still in the 'overweight' catergory (by around 10lbs) but was told I should stop losing weight now as I've lost enough. Telling the person in question that I still had over 20lbs to go was met with great surprise!

Sounds like me. I'm a wee bit over 5'7" and currently at 166. I know I should be at least 145. Said friend I mentioned earlier, while flattering, said I looked great right now and didn't appear to need to lose any further weight. I just said thanks but I have a lot of work to do still and I won't be satisfied until I accomplish more.

I'm 5'7" so I'm aiming for 140lbs (10 stone) which is TOTALLY healthy. Neither big nor skinny. But people keep telling me to "stop now" which I find funny. What am I supposed to do? Start sitting on my backside all day eating crap?!

RedneckWmn

This happened to me only the other day. I'm actually still in the 'overweight' catergory (by around 10lbs) but was told I should stop losing weight now as I've lost enough. Telling the person in question that I still had over 20lbs to go was met with great surprise!

Sounds like me. I'm a wee bit over 5'7" and currently at 166. I know I should be at least 145. Said friend I mentioned earlier, while flattering, said I looked great right now and didn't appear to need to lose any further weight. I just said thanks but I have a lot of work to do still and I won't be satisfied until I accomplish more.

I'm 5'7" so I'm aiming for 140lbs (10 stone) which is TOTALLY healthy. Neither big nor skinny. But people keep telling me to "stop now" which I find funny. What am I supposed to do? Start sitting on my backside all day eating crap?!

Yeah I'm 5'2"ish so I could probably actually go smaller but I figure I'll evaulate that when I get there!

CakeFit21

I'm considering getting weight/BMI chart tattooed on my forearm so when people say this CRAP to me I can SHOW them the FACTS. Maybe I'll be able to give them a little wake-up call at the same time! I have found that it is generally people who are overweight who say these things. As we can see on this site, those of us on a weight loss/exercise journey, no matter what we weigh, are supportive of others making positive changes.

Sorry, I get that they may not be intentionally trying to sabotage, that they just may be uncomfortable with change, but it burns me up. :explode:

You are doing great!

kaitimae

Another thing to keep in mind - maybe you do need to lose a few more pounds... or maybe you need to really pick up your weight training and start maintaining as far as food goes. I highly recommend going to a personal trainer or a Dr. and having your body fat % done. I am only 5'4", and my goal weight is 165-170, because I have a really muscular build. (Thanks, Dad! Haha.)

But no matter what... I would be annoyed by her comment too. Really, you are the one who is responsible for your health.