Amazing things people say when you're losing weight

MikeG2

I met someone we hadn't seen in a while and she was concerned and relieved to hear that I wasn't sick (i.e. cancer or some other serious illness). I found it quite amusing because the person is known for being straightforward/blunt at times.

chasingbabes

My FAVORITE ever................."WOW! You have lost like 1,000 pounds!" :noway:
"No........actually only 32, but thanks." (I think) :ohwell:

jsp2374

What I hate hearing the most is maybe you can get off of all your meds and you won't need your infusions after you lose all the weight. Really, because lower weight is the ultimate cure for rheumatoid arthritis? No, it isn't. Even when I was lighter before the steroids I still hurt like hell and I assume I will continue to do so.

Recently I lost 35 lbs in 35 days with the appropriate amount of food, calories, nutrition, and exercise... people noticed and said wow you must hurt a lot less... no actually I hurt really bad today and if anyone can remove my hands and feet I would feel much better and weigh even less.......

Okay, that was a rant. I understand totally where you are coming from though.

Theresa

You mean my MIL is not the only person who thinks the cure for RA is just go on a diet. I swear that one annoys me to no end. I have told her so many times, Um when I was at my lowest of 76 kilos I still hurt all the dad gum time, infant worse. But no Jackie all you have to do is loose weight and your RA will go away. Oh and you shouldn't be on all those meds they are bad for you. I had an allergic reaction to my infusion in Oct of 2010, her response was, "you just need to quit taking all your meds they are too dangerous". And don't get me started on explaining that pusing til everything hurts isn't good and in fact can cause more joint damage.

Sorry just had today I know where you're coming from and it does suck. I'm not on a diet so I can quit taking the pills and infusions. I am changing my lifestyle so I can be healthier longer despite my screwed up immune system.

Jackie

Kebby83

When I was obese I didn't look people in the eye, was shy and took most comments as an attack. As I lose weight I gain confidence and happiness - attractive traits. So tge girls offended by men looking at them now - I bet you are a more attractive person now. As a teenager I knew a girl 200lbs overweight but overrunning with confidence -men loved her. Attitude (positive) is attractive.