Anyone else feel as though you have to defend your weight lo

jerseyshorenurse

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I think they probably mean to be supportive...they're congratulating you and telling you you look great now! Enjoy that part of it.

You are probably right, that 130 is a very fair goal. What weight will be right for you really depends on your frame and body composition. Makes all the difference in how you carry your pounds, you know? Do your thing, and see where you feel happy and fit. But do listen to others too, when I first dropped all my weight, going from 175 to 105-107 at 5'3", I heard CONSTANTLY that I was too skinny. And they were right. I didn't realize until I gained back about 10lbs that I was getting sick all the time at the lower weight and I really did need to add back some body fat. I think when you hit the right weight, you'll know it. Don't focus just on the numbers. That being said, I don't think 130 will be a bad goal.

Silvergamma

My husband has been super supportive, but my mom wanted me to promise not "go crazy with this weight loss thing." Where do you think I got all those bad habits from?

You are doing this for you, stay focused on being healthy, loving yourself and being comfortable in your own skin!

slimmerchick

Yeah I get it too, I agree with tango - it's never slim people that say it!

nannabur4

The very same thing happened to me before! I was at 130 and had 5 pounds left. Same thing, they kept filling my head with all of their complaints. I'm 5'2 so I know EXACTLY where your coming from. I just told them nicely but bluntly at the same time, that it was my choice and if they didn't have anything positive to say then I would rather them keep their opinions to themselfs. Good job on the weight loss!! Keep up the good work.

SueLaboo

When I was 117kg, I told people around me my ideal weight should be a little under 90kg and many people at that time said I'd look like a stick if I got down that far.

I'm now 99 and the same people are saying that yes, I'm thinner/lighter, but still wobbly in places and could lose a bit more.

I think it helps to grab handfuls of flab and show it to anyone who thinks you haven't go any more to lose!

Hahaha!!! Too funny!

cindy4mica

does anyone else ever want to rip of his/her clothes to show these idiots exactly what you're talking about?? i may not be heavy by most standards, but being my age and after having 5 kids, things just aren't where they're supposed to be anymore. and are certainly "softer". so please don't tell me i don't need to lose anymore weight or don't have to work out. i'll slap you with my *kitten* cheek - and trust me, it'll reach.

GeauxDonielle

Sometimes the negative is encouragement cause it makes me remember that noone can take this from me- why is healthy such a taboo topic now. My husband(he doesn't care about weight and defends that he was raised on sugar and fried food and he's fine) got alittle upset at lunch yesterday cause that was the topic- my mom and friend asked advice- maybe eventually positive thinking will spread to everyone.

does anyone else ever want to rip of his/her clothes to show these idiots exactly what you're talking about?? i may not be heavy by most standards, but being my age and after having 5 kids, things just aren't where they're supposed to be anymore. and are certainly "softer". so please don't tell me i don't need to lose anymore weight or don't have to work out. i'll slap you with my *kitten* cheek - and trust me, it'll reach.


slimmerchick
Joined Jan 2011
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Thu 02/24/11 01:17 PM
Yeah I get it too, I agree with tango - it's never slim people that say it!
 
I've lost 35 lbs since July 10 and am here to keep it off!
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too funny and very much agree!!!!