People's way of saying "have you lost weight"

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  • CharityEaton
    CharityEaton Posts: 499 Member
    My nephew saw me and said....wow, Aunt Charity is skiiiny. She must be on some sort of sugar free diet!" He is 8...it was too funny!
  • kelseyhere
    kelseyhere Posts: 1,123 Member
    40 pounds is your average kindergartner. To most people that is pretty huge. Don't be offended, instead just say "thanks" and remember how hard you've worked to get there.
  • jcstanton
    jcstanton Posts: 1,849 Member
    I've heard something to the effect of, "You look like you've lost alot of weight! How much have you lost?", but that's probably the "worst" thing I've heard. However, to be fair, I started at 297 lbs and I'm still at 250 lbs. Once I reach ONEderland, I might start getting more comments like that.
  • jennytree
    jennytree Posts: 195 Member
    "OMG have you lost a crap load of weight?" And i would say "No I just read a lot" Then walk away. :)

    That's what I do too - "I've lost a pound or two" is usually my response.

    I never take it as an insult, cos yeah, I have lost a feckload of weight, and I'm gonna lose a feckload more, so keep the compliments coming :laugh:
  • 1MOMOISME
    1MOMOISME Posts: 25
    I don't think it is a reflection as to what they thought of you in anyway. I would completely take it as "wow you look fabulous!!!" Meaning they have noticed that all of your hard work and effort!! For a lot of us "bigger girls" it often times takes a little longer for people to notice..especially if they see us all the time. You are doing a great job!! Keep up the hard work and just enjoy the fact that people are taking notice of the lifestyle changes that you are putting into place for yourself!!!
  • Blaqheart
    Blaqheart Posts: 235
    Always look for the good in people and you will find it.

    Grats to everyone and their hard work know it is paying off. :)
  • Carfoodel
    Carfoodel Posts: 481 Member
    I've heard something to the effect of, "You look like you've lost alot of weight! How much have you lost?", but that's probably the "worst" thing I've heard. However, to be fair, I started at 297 lbs and I'm still at 250 lbs. Once I reach ONEderland, I might start getting more comments like that.

    I started at 297 and I do get a lot of comments maybe cause I am only 5 ft2" its more visible?

    I think its cool that people notice and say something positive - even if you hear the same phase a lot - its still good and I just try and say thanks. - words are clumsy and people mean well.
  • Claire594
    Claire594 Posts: 349 Member
    I can't wait for someone to ask me if I've lost a crap load of weight, and I will proudly answer...h*ll to the YES!

    This made me lol.

    I too am being asked if I've lost a load of weight and I say yes and tell them I've lost 45lbs. I'm so proud of my achievements and I don't care who knows it :)
  • ItsMeRebekah
    ItsMeRebekah Posts: 909 Member
    not everybody has tact! just be happy you are looking good mama!
  • 2012asv
    2012asv Posts: 702 Member
    I've noticed most ppl aren't very kind nor do they put a lot of thought into their commentaries. Hey, at least they notice! MY fam. doesnt say anything... and if it is brought up it gets degraded to, "Well, yeah- she's dieting". As if its SO easy. That's why they're all fat lol
  • 1979rrh
    1979rrh Posts: 83 Member
    My nephew saw me and said....wow, Aunt Charity is skiiiny. She must be on some sort of sugar free diet!" He is 8...it was too funny!
    That is cute. Little ones always come out with funny things :-)
  • 1979rrh
    1979rrh Posts: 83 Member
    Thanks everyone for the replys (except for the I'm almost doable remark... That sure my day), I am happy that people have noticed, I guess I just am not used to the way people say congrats. I have worked very hard to get to the 40 lbs, and will take what people say as complements. :-)

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