"Don't lose any more weight!"

mkallie

That's happened to me. I always know I need to LOSE weight when my grandma tells me I look good. I know when I'm back to how I like to look when she fusses a lot about how skinny I am (and really -- I could still lose a few pounds).

I don't think people mean it badly. I honestly think a lot of people out there focus more on weight than health and they do end up looking sort of sad and skinny and there is probably some reason for the feedback they're getting. I think some of it does have to do with other things though -- by choosing to work out and lose weight, you're putting pressure on them to do the same and that can be uncomfortable. People resist all kinds of changes in their friends, not just weight loss. Change is hard and redefines social dynamics sometimes, so they have a vested interest in keeping things where they are comfortable and easy.

rockstarginaa

I get this almost daily and I just tune it out. My bones aren't sticking out anywhere and I'm not at an unhealthy weight.

JeSuisPrest

I soooo can't wait till someone tells me that!!

maria25428

yeah.. it bothers me when I hear that, I know i am doing it the safe way, and I really hate it when people automatically assume i'm losing weight i dangerously or for the wrong reasons, etc