People need to watch what they say!

Marla64

I walked into my sister-in-law's house for Thanksgiving, down nearly 30 pounds from last I saw her-- instead of hearing, "Hey, have you lost weight?," or, "Wow, you look great." or something along those lines she looked at me and said, "So, what? Did you stop eating or something?"

I'm sure she meant it in the nicest possible way. :noway:

People are kooky.

sassyandsexy1

What I don't really like is : You haven't changed at all! That stinks,,, I am doing P90X and love it,, and looking forward to the change especially when I really focus on my eating clean longer than 3 days! :laugh:

I agree with one of the comments,, when you start looking better, people may feel the need to knock down a person,,, people can't be truly happy for what others are doing,, it's our pride,,,

To all of you who have and are accomplishing your goals,,, Congrats and You are fit!!!

Maybe that is how to respond: Not skinny, more fit,,, and thanks,, how about you?

Wolfena

Today, my boss told me that I am looking awfully skinny and asked me if i'm okay. Honestly, I know he meant well but comments like that can hurt people! I worked really hard to lose all my weight and calling someone "skinny" isn't nice! Bahhh

After I'd lost about 30 pounds my boss did the same thing.... took me aside and asked me if everything was alright. I think he thought I may have been losing weight from being sick and was afraid I'd end up missing work eventually! :laugh:

That happens to a lot of us people who lose weight - we change right before other people's eyes and they find it hard to accept - At first you may get compliments, and then as you keep losing you get the negative comments and questions too. Sure, they may honestly be worried, or jealous, unintentionally rude, etc - just take it with a grain of salt and let it roll off your shoulders.... you know you're doing just fine and that is what really counts!

johnblake

I hear ya sister
because I don't have pot belly like most 40 year old fat out of shape lazy good for nothing stuffing there face with fat and beer.
there's something worng with me?
give the fat baster hell

HEY!!!!
:mad:

I don't drink beer.
:laugh:

put that doghtnut down

beagle595

Don't be hurt.. Maybe it came out wrong... Feel proud of your weight loss.. I can't wait until I'm called skinny b**** again! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

quinnybear

Today, my boss told me that I am looking awfully skinny and asked me if i'm okay. Honestly, I know he meant well but comments like that can hurt people! I worked really hard to lose all my weight and calling someone "skinny" isn't nice! Bahhh

i know how you feel! at my rehearsal dinner before my wedding one of my bridesmaids said to me "wow, you're skinny, like gross skinny." i was like, umm... thanks for being mean to me the day before my wedding!