How do you handle comments about losing weight?

spazofthedead

It's like my dog. She is a lab-a-doodle with this elegant little poodle body. PERFECT figure. And people accused me of not feeding my dog because she didn't look like the average american dog-fat. I reply with, "She feeds herself thank you very much and she is not starved she just is healthy unlike the average american dog. Haven't you ever looked at the back of a dog food package where it tells you what your dog should look like at a healthy weight?" lol. That usually shuts them up.

I took over the responsibility of feeding the family dog a few months ago, and I'm very strict about feeding her *exactly* the amount the vet said. My dad used to feed her, and he'd give her 1.5-2x more food than she'd needed. My mom commented the other day that the dog was losing weight because I was starving her. -_- Sigh.

I haven't had many comments about my weight loss yet. So when I do I mostly just thank people. The comments I've gotten have been more along the lines of "you need more cardio" or "put the weights down or you'll never lose those extra pounds and you'll look like a man."

Face, meet desk.

Kbritske09

Thanks all it has been a real pleasure reading how many different people handle this topic. Too many people at my job haven't noticed but that is okay as I am doing this for myself and not for them. It amazes me how rude some people can be and I sometimes feel like I am always a target for rudeness. I usually brush them off as I don't need negativity in my life. I am getting more fit and more healthy with every pound lost and couldn't be and feel happier!!

Anyone feel free to friend me if you are in need of positive support :-)

sparkle126

I was 166 and now 146, 5.8, people always say this but i shrug it off, its about you feeling confident with your own body and if losing weight and toning up helps me feel confident then i am an happy girl x

MelMena

A few years ago I got comments about how "skinny" I was and how I looked sick and I need to gain weight.

My automatic response was...Oh really? How much do you *think* I weigh?? Trust me, no one will answer and it is usually dropped like a hot potato.

Gwoman2012

It's kinda funny how "fat" is becoming socially acceptable. Not saying you are fat! Just like....all the excuses people make for people to stay looking like an average American who could care less about their diet. It's silly.

You're losing weight to be healthy! Just because you look good to them doesn't mean you're 100% healthy.

I agree. I am 5'7 and 160 and people will tell me I don't need to lose weight...Um, yea I do! They might be saying it to be nice though lol.

Kbritske09

I agree. I am 5'7 and 160 and people will tell me I don't need to lose weight...Um, yea I do! They might be saying it to be nice though lol.
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For the last two years I was 160lbs and am 5'7 and everyone always said how good I looked. Inside I hated the way I looked. I wore clothes that were flattering to my body. I would say the same thing YES I do need to lose weight! And to top it off I got blood work done when i was at 160lbs and all my levels were elevated and my blood pressure was high. So I am extremely excited to hit my goal weight and get my blood work done again. My blood pressure already dropped dramatically and I don't get stomach spasms anymore. 5'7 and 160lbs is the high end of normal, I would like to be on the low end of normal. But it's amazing how being in the "normal" category made all of my levels go completely out of whack.