Venting: Why are people so rude? Body compostion and weight

Ebwash89

Okay. I've come across some ignorant people in my day but I think this one takes the cake! So I'm typing on a blog about random weight loss topics and I put that you'd be surprised how much a person actually weighs compared to what they look like and I put that I'm 5'2 145 pounds and sometimes wears a size 4. Why did this poster reply to me saying "No offense but where is you weight at? I’m 5’1 116 lbs I wear a size 5 and at my biggest I was 130lbs for a few months & a size 5 was tight and I could fit a size 7. So how are you 5’2, 145lbs & wear a size 4??? What desiger clothes do you wear or how tight are your clothes??". As I give examples of people like that weigh more than they look,etc. I get to the point where this person is just plain rude and tells me I'm a flat out liar. Mind you this person has never ever seen what I look like. I offered to show them a picture and they didnt except. Have you ever came across someone like this. I think everyone knows and its common sense that weight shows differently on each person.

heathersmilez

Someone was just cranky. Its true we carry weight differently but some people do lie as well so that individual probably has some recent incident bugging them.

bcattoes

There are an amazing number of people who have no concept that not everyone is alike.

translationmx

That's definitely rude. I'd pay no attention if I were you - you look great in your avatar picture!!

deftanker

I know I win the "guess your weight challenge" more often than not (especially drunk, in vegas at excalibur). People genuinely seemed shock when I tell them I am 300+ at 6'3"

I agree you cant really guess the weight of people just by looking at them, which goes to prove that the BMI SUCKS!!!

deftanker

That's definitely rude. I'd pay no attention if I were you - you look great in your avatar picture!!

^^^^^^ Agreed regardless of your weight

rainbowbow

People generally have no idea that weight != body fat and therefore means nothing.

(FYI, I am 112 pounds and wear a size 3-4 LOL. Just saying)

I'd shrug of any ignorance and chalk it up to haters hatin

modernmom70

People are dumb! It also has alot to do with your body composition at that point as well. I have quite a bit of muscle, I am 5'4" and weigh 135, and I have been wearing a size 6 since 140lbs! However, roll back a few years before I had muscle, at 140lbs I was a size 10-12 and looked chunky!

translationmx

People are dumb! It also has alot to do with your body composition at that point as well. I have quite a bit of muscle, I am 5'4" and weigh 135, and I have been wearing a size 6 since 140lbs! However, roll back a few years before I had muscle, at 140lbs I was a size 10-12 and looked chunky!

That's true. I got all the way down to 136 pounds, and the smallest jeans I bought back then were a size 8 :embarassed:

strawberrie_milk

Wow that was rude of her to say. When I was 5'1 116ish, I could fit into a size 0~2 (depending on the brand). People carry weight differently, and I'm pretty sure body fat percentage has something to do with it as well.

NanniesKitchen

People are strange. They need to just worry about themselves..

victoria4321

I get that sometimes too. When people ask my weight they seem to think I'm lying. I wear a size 2 in clothes and a 26 is denim. Right now i weight 133 but at 135 maybe 2 years ago I wore a size 6/8. I'd blame vanity sizing but I also kept track of my measurements so it's not that

trasista4

NEVER GIVE PEOPLE YOUR ENERGY. Stay positive about ALL things. It's all good. When you think about it, it doesn't really change anything in your life.
God's Blessings.

marm1962

May I say, it also depends on bone structure.........at my lightest 125 lbs I never got below a size 10........and I'm 5'4". BTW.......I love my size 10's......lol

ryansgram

At 150 i wear a size 10. My friend is 150 and wears a 14. we are about the same height. Its all in the way you carry your weight. Your pic is beautiful.

AABru

Sounds like someone is angry that she can't eat as much!
Before I had children I weighed 167 at 5'7" and wore a size 8 or 10 depending on the brand. However, I also was a power lifter for alot of years...I say screw her opinion. You rock. Keep winning those stuffed animals at the fair!

mes1119

I UNDERSTAND. I'm 5'3" 136 and I wear a size 0. People think I weigh 110 or under because I have so much muscle it makes me tiny.

Or they see my weight and think I'm larger and don't take body fat percentage or body measurements into consideration. grrr

becoming_a_new_me

She needs to eat some cake cause you are beautiful. At one time, I weighed 450#, and I don't look like I weigh 266...I am a size 20, almost to an 18. My mom is 180 and wears an 16. That being said, last summer I was 230# and was in a 14. Gained over Fall/Winter, but dropping it fast now that I am back on track.

*in mom's defense, I have bigger boobies :laugh:

jhardenbergh

sounds like someone is jealous, don't take this the wrong way, I was referring to her

lilchicksta94

I think you should've just laughed and said, "Jealousy is one ugly trait - I'd be more worried about that than your pant size" :-)

njean888

Well I believe you because I'm 5'2, weigh 136 and I wear a size 4 as well!

qtiekiki

Wow. How rude. She is clueless.

Hanablu2

Okay. I've come across some ignorant people in my day but I think this one takes the cake! So I'm typing on a blog about random weight loss topics and I put that you'd be surprised how much a person actually weighs compared to what they look like and I put that I'm 5'2 145 pounds and sometimes wears a size 4. Why did this poster reply to me saying "No offense but where is you weight at? I’m 5’1 116 lbs I wear a size 5 and at my biggest I was 130lbs for a few months & a size 5 was tight and I could fit a size 7. So how are you 5’2, 145lbs & wear a size 4??? What desiger clothes do you wear or how tight are your clothes??". As I give examples of people like that weigh more than they look,etc. I get to the point where this person is just plain rude and tells me I'm a flat out liar. Mind you this person has never ever seen what I look like. I offered to show them a picture and they didnt except. Have you ever came across someone like this. I think everyone knows and its common sense that weight shows differently on each person.

That is very rude. Don't ever offer people like that proof that what you have said is true or correct, in this case the offer of the picture because people like that have already made up their minds to believe what they want to believe and have no intention to accept another side that is not their own. That person is the one with the issue not you. How would she know what your muscle mass was which is why you can wear smaller sizes at your weight. Don't give what that rude person said another thought.

jadedone

There is absolutely no correlation between weight and size. But usually the people who complain about this are the same ones who complain when the scale goes up 5 pounds and they lost 6 inches.

maddiedog22

Okay. I've come across some ignorant people in my day but I think this one takes the cake! So I'm typing on a blog about random weight loss topics and I put that you'd be surprised how much a person actually weighs compared to what they look like and I put that I'm 5'2 145 pounds and sometimes wears a size 4. Why did this poster reply to me saying "No offense but where is you weight at? I’m 5’1 116 lbs I wear a size 5 and at my biggest I was 130lbs for a few months & a size 5 was tight and I could fit a size 7. So how are you 5’2, 145lbs & wear a size 4??? What desiger clothes do you wear or how tight are your clothes??". As I give examples of people like that weigh more than they look,etc. I get to the point where this person is just plain rude and tells me I'm a flat out liar. Mind you this person has never ever seen what I look like. I offered to show them a picture and they didnt except. Have you ever came across someone like this. I think everyone knows and its common sense that weight shows differently on each person.

I needed to read this today. I'm 5'2 and weigh 128lbs and I have a friend who is the same size height and pants size but she weughs 107lbs and she doesn't beli e how much I weigh. I thinks it's kinda crazy to but I do I have alot more muscle.

A_Fit_Mom

Some people are ignorant when it comes to different body types. They are just jealous that they didn't look that good at your weight.

amyy902

oh well shes stupid. and just ignor her. i dont know what size a size 5 is. but i know that i gained weight - it was much needed. but my size 4 uk jeans still fit me, and im like 20lbs heavier. so id say stuff her! shes just stuck up

StrongGwen

also bone composition! I really do have "big bones" like I always said, but the bone scan at age 50 actually proved it. My Dr was starting the "now be sure to take your calcium" until she saw my bone scan and then she dropped the topic! :laugh: I think that my bare skeleton would not even fit into a size 0-2.

lacroyx

I haven't gotten the rude remarks but I have gotten double looks. people have hard time believing in my before pics that I was almost 500 lbs. and in my most current pics that I am still over 300 lbs.

btw to the OP you look great!

secretlobster

That person is ignorant.

Generally, the shorter you are, the smaller your clothing size compared to your weight. Size 4 jeans fit very differently on two people who are different heights at the same weight, or two people who carry weight in different areas.

You'll also find that if you're writing a blog and talking about fitness and body types, people LOVE to talk about themselves and compare themselves to others. You're bound for a lot of ignorant comments!

Ebwash89

Okay. I've come across some ignorant people in my day but I think this one takes the cake! So I'm typing on a blog about random weight loss topics and I put that you'd be surprised how much a person actually weighs compared to what they look like and I put that I'm 5'2 145 pounds and sometimes wears a size 4. Why did this poster reply to me saying "No offense but where is you weight at? I’m 5’1 116 lbs I wear a size 5 and at my biggest I was 130lbs for a few months & a size 5 was tight and I could fit a size 7. So how are you 5’2, 145lbs & wear a size 4??? What desiger clothes do you wear or how tight are your clothes??". As I give examples of people like that weigh more than they look,etc. I get to the point where this person is just plain rude and tells me I'm a flat out liar. Mind you this person has never ever seen what I look like. I offered to show them a picture and they didnt except. Have you ever came across someone like this. I think everyone knows and its common sense that weight shows differently on each person.

Yeah. Weight is not a one size fits all standard. Even when I was heavier I weighed more than I looked like. I weighed 190-195 and wore a size 12 or 14. My mom was 165 and we shared clothes. Thats a huge difference
I needed to read this today. I'm 5'2 and weigh 128lbs and I have a friend who is the same size height and pants size but she weughs 107lbs and she doesn't beli e how much I weigh. I thinks it's kinda crazy to but I do I have alot more muscle.