Nothing prepares you for this....

ms_luciana

Congrats to you in all that you've done. People are jealous but try not to let it get to you. Props to you girl!!!

pokergal76

I hope I have this problem one day! My friend has lost about 100 lbs in the last year, and she has gotten similar comments. I even thought she started to much older because of the extreme weight loss. She and I discuss this and we both decided that it is because she has been heavy all her life. She just looks so different. I am so happy for her though, because she is happy. That is all that counts.

karenwill2

you are an amazing inspiring person! Keep it up and hit that goal!

chachita7

You will always come across people who have never learned the concept "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all". You are doing this for you and noone else, keep that always in mind - take in the positive and let go of anything negative or discouraging.

Congratulations on almost reaching your goal - to many you are an inspiration!!!

jnbud2002

Keep your head up girl and know that you are the doing the best for you and your body! Sounds like some people are just jealous that you are able to do what you set out to do! Keep up the awesome work!

decemberjewel

Where's the d*mn LIKE button?!?!?!

I totally agree with this!

fallenangelloves

*Likes*
Also, I stole your graphic as my pc background!

Love it!

Tsrwalker

Great job...there is nothing wrong with being healthy. It dosent sound like your height and weight is unreasonable the only thing I can think is that they must be jealous of your success and don't know how to express there feelings other than to say you are too skinnny. As long as you have a healthy BMI and you eat the right amount of calories for your weight then its all good. Congrats on your success you've worked hard for it don't let anyone take it away from you.

SparkleDoomPony

Some people support you as long as they feel like you are "trying to get up to their level."
Once they see you "surpassing their level," then the claws come out.

Some people just feel threatened by the success of others.

Luckily there are plenty of people in the world who will support you without conditions.

ginnylee74

I would like to thank everyone for their replies. I have been logging in this sight for about a month. I've been fighting weight all my life. After reading your posts, I have to admit that one of my inspirations, my DIL, has met her goal. However when she got close I was so used to seeing her heavier that with her weight loss she really LOOKED too thin. She IS NOT too thin. Actually she looks beautiful and healthy. It was the fact that I just wasn't used to seeing her that healthy. I think it's just our pea brains haven't adjusted to the difference. I'm not explaining this too well. I hope you understand what I'm Trying to say. My concern wasn't wrong it was just that my perception was out of wack. ???????????? Anyway thank's for the postings. I definately will be careful with my words from now on.

My husband was concerned for her too. And he is a skinny guy. :yawn:
You all hang in there and just know that you're almost there. :flowerforyou:

JeSuisPrest

In regards to the above post, a friend of mine who had lost weight (before I met her)....she went through the same thing with constant comments, said it took about a year for it stop. I know part of it has to do with folks getting used to this new me, but what gets under my skin is the negative comments, especially when BFF said I was looking anorexic. She often brings up the topic if my weight loss, too the point that it's making me uncomfortable. Next time she brings it up, I am going to let her know how uncomfortable it makes me and hopefully puts an end it to it.

fallenangelloves

I want to thank everyone for all your support! Unfortunately I had another bad experience at church yesterday... A man asked me if I was planning on losing anymore weight and I responded, just a little... He told me I shouldn't because I was looking sick.... I wanted to cry! (I did in the car)

I eat almost 2000 calories a day and can hold my body weight up with my arms.... I am not sick!

I understand these people have never seen me thin before... But 5'7" 156 pounds is not the numbers of a sick person! I am just so thankful for everyone on MFP! But unfortunately I have to deal with the rest of the world and their ignorance of health and beauty... I guess that is why my Mantra is "Be The Example!" I am making it my goal to show people strong and lean is beautiful! Eating healthy is what everyone should be doing! Regardless of what a scale says!

God bless you all on your journey thru life!

ShantiDey

CONGRATULATIONS to you on your success! You are not alone, as the comments have shown. You might find it helpful to remember the words a wise friend once told me - one of the original Greek words in the NT translated as "blessed" means "to be envied." When the haters have to run their mouths, remember - they envy you. Keep doing what you're doing, hold your head high, and give yourself a pat on the back for how far you have come. You are truly blessed when you're doing so well that the haters have to make remarks.

CannibalisticVegetarian

Where's the d*mn LIKE button?!?!?!

BackwoodsMom

From reading most of these comments, I am encouraged that so many of us on MFP have the right attitude toward weight loss and being fit. This is a great support and motivator. :happy:

Keep up the good work!