What to say when people ask you your weight

PeggyWoodson

Ok, so I know I'm over weight. There was a time I was almost 200 lbs heaver than I am now. I knew I was over weight then too. It used to always make me sick to my stomach when people would be so rude as to ask. "How much do you weigh" like it was their business. Right? I finally found an answer that put a stop to that in just a heartbeat. I would look at them and smile softly and answer "You know, Dear, I will forgive you for asking if you forgive me for not answering." Usually they don't want to continue the conversation any further. You aren't being ugly, just giving an appropriate answer to such a rude question.

JoolieW68

I've only been asked that once, and I just said "I don't share that number, but I will tell you how much I've lost".

nwg74

I only told one person what I weighed at the start (373 pounds) but did tell other how much I had lost (151 pounds so far). They all seem to be amazed that I have lost that much. I didn't look as heavy as I actually was.

dougii

Personally I think I would rather be UGLY when answering that question. Friends would never ask, those that do deserve what ever answer they get......

runnercheryl

I've never been asked, but I'd answer with my weight. I've never seen the question as rude, it's just a number or fact, like my hair or eye colour.

Amber50lbsDown

I just tell them. I dont care what they think about my number.

Lozze

I tell people how much I've lost (and how much I was at the start) but that's my choice. If I was asked I wouldn't even dignify it with an answer.

mrmanmeat

Ok, so I know I'm over weight. There was a time I was almost 200 lbs heaver than I am now. I knew I was over weight then too. It used to always make me sick to my stomach when people would be so rude as to ask. "How much do you weigh" like it was their business. Right? I finally found an answer that put a stop to that in just a heartbeat. I would look at them and smile softly and answer "You know, Dear, I will forgive you for asking if you forgive me for not answering." Usually they don't want to continue the conversation any further. You aren't being ugly, just giving an appropriate answer to such a rude question.

Most times people can make an educated guess.
Why people are so embarrassed or treat it like it's some big world secret, I don't know.

If you're fat, people can tell. Period.

twilighttabby

I just tell them. I don't care how they feel about me.

kassied09

I've never been asked, but I'd answer with my weight. I've never seen the question as rude, it's just a number or fact, like my hair or eye colour.

I agree, mostly. I think it really depends on who is asking. For the most part I think it is just ignorant to ask and a little stupid. What is a number going to tell you? Nothing. You see my body, that tells you better than any number. I could be 6 feet and weigh 160 pounds and have a high body fat percentage or be the same height and weight and be mostly muscle.

TopazCarey

Now that I think about it, I don't think I've ever been asked my weight. But at this point in my journey, I think I'd tell the truth (unlike the weight I listed on my dl). I'd make sure to mention how much I've lost too, I think I'd feel good about it.

Jellyphant

If I did get asked, all I would say is alot. but I'm working on it.

natashamcn

I tell them I haven't weighed myself in almost 3 years (the truth) but I'm probably close to 130 (also the truth). I then ask them how much they weigh :laugh:

missprincessgina

I tell people my weight when asked. I don't really like to but I think its helpful for women to know that you don't have to be 110 lbs to look good.

suztheq

Sometimes I'll tell people the real number, but if they are being snide I'll make up whatever ridiculous number pops into my head.

Kebby83

People often ask how much i've lost and a few times how much I weigh. I weigh 166lbs and I am happy to report it since a year ago my answer was 230! People don't mean to be ignorant. People make me fell bad now because they say "wow that much?"... Like thanks girls (guys never ask me they know better).

bkandisjj29

Only this week have people noticed that I am losing weight. Two people have looked at me with this look of doubt and said, "Have you lost some weight?" Like, another words, "hmmm, you look a little better than last week, but still look fat. Maybe it is just my eyes." LOL I want to be like, seriously?
The people that have said, you look great, and you have lost weight, I enjoyed much more!

WiegandS

Re: Juwaack 68

I think I like that response. I usually say a number I can get away with. I'm about 150-151 right now, but I usually say something around 140. Until I'm at a weight where I am not embarrassed by the number I will continue to fib a little lol. BTW I saw that you lost over 100 pounds.. That is honestly so inspiring and you look fantastic.

katinthebox

I use to avoid that question at all costs though I would whine about needing to lose weight. When I decided to get serious and accept responsibility I posted my weight here, on run keeper, facebook, and tweeted it. When I owned it, I found it freeing and I could quit hiding, quit making excuses and get on with it.

kerrymh

Its funny...I used to hate it. but I actually tell people how much I wt for my job! Thank god most people are polite when they ask, they are very nice about it and I don't care I'm proud of where I am even if I'm 205lbs...lol But it is interesting how rude people are and how much fat bias there is in society. Still one of the last acceptable biases out there.

Tonnina

I say "230ish" right now... I used to say 270 when I was 270... I had no issue with people knowing my weight.

1DEH

I tell them I haven't weighed myself in almost 3 years (the truth) but I'm probably close to 130 (also the truth). I then ask them how much they weigh :laugh:

"I then ask them how much they weigh."
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SueGremlin

Who would ask such a question? Were they raised by wolves? That's ridiculous.

And that is probably exactly what I'd say to someone who had the cojones to ask such a rude question. Or I might ask what their annual salary is.

peacefulsong

I guess it would depend on who was asking and how. I don't think anyone has ever asked me except in the context of a conversation about weight loss or something. And even then I can only think of once where someone has asked. I mean it's no secret how overweight I am, I don't feel like someone is going to suddenly think I'm fat when they didn't before. Though I admit that if someone asked in what I felt was a rude way I'd be tempted to let my smart-*kitten* side out and answer something like "oh, 115, but someday I'll get back down to 100!"

amonkey794

I haven't read everyone's response ,but I feel as though I'm the only one who doesn't really mind the question. Granted I've lost all my weight, so that could be why . . .

megmo_7

I have been asked a lot by guys while trying to date. I simply say to them it is obvious I am fat and if you have an issue with me not telling you my exact weight that is your problem. Only people I share my weight with is my doctor and very very very close supportive people.

LilRedRooster

I have never minded saying how much I weighed. People are always surprised when they hear what I weigh, because they say that I don't look like I weigh that much. Which is a bit of a backhanded compliment, but it's just a number. I don't consider it rude. It's not like they're asking if I like going downstairs on my boyfriend or something like that.

katkins3

I have a "Look" I reserve for people who are rude. I lift one side of my lips to reveal one canine tooth and I growl softly. Most people get the hint, but for the dense, I say, "ask rude questions much?"

kelleyke

For me I don't mind, I've lost a decent amount of weight now and putting it in context for people usually makes them more impressed. Usually when I tell people my current weight they think I must weigh less than that because I look (deceptively) slimmer. It's pretty flattering actually.

ansonrinesmith

I tell them I weight 50lbs on the moon

weathergirl320

i usually say "if i told you i would have to kill you, and i like you so i dont want to have to kill you" and smile. they get the point usually. if they insist then they are just rude lol.