comebacks for "you are losing too much weight"

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BenChase
BenChase Posts: 169
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just as the title says this is for fun, for all the sarcastic people like me who get tired of everyone saying you've lost too much, you look too skinny, ect.... ideas for comebacks to what people say all the time. by the way i'm only using ones i have personally said to someone already but feel free to write whatever, i will start off.....

them: "you don't look like you have (insert number here) more pounds to lose"
you: " that's why 2 out of every 3 americans are obese now,everyone seems to be comfortable in the overweight range,where your perception of healthy weight is way off ;) "

them: "man i hope a strong wind doesn't come by,it'll blow you away!"
you: "that's ok,i'll just anchor myself to you :) "

them: (talking about excercise) don't over do it
you: don't under do it

i'll add more if this topic starts to take off :)
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  • HellsKells
    HellsKells Posts: 671 Member
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    I haven't reached the point where I need a comeback yet :laugh: but when I do, I'll reference this thread.
  • samntha14
    samntha14 Posts: 2,084 Member
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    A walking tooth pick said to me, "you can stop loosing weight now."

    "You're one to talk." not very inventive.

    Someone else said, "OMG you've lost too much. You look skinny."

    "I haven't 'lost' anything (literally and figuratively). I found a healthy stronger body."
  • takumaku
    takumaku Posts: 352 Member
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    “Criticism is something you can easily avoid by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.” ~Aristotle

    I believe most forms of criticisms are just forms of miscommunications. I say thank you or just smile and go about my day. I find there is no need to escalate what may be preceived as conflict when the person might have miscommunicated their feelings. The more time you spend wondering what to say or do, the less time you have to do other things.
  • TK266
    TK266 Posts: 3,689 Member
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    Co-worker: "Why do you exercise all the time? you're already in shape. what are you trying to prove?"

    me: "nothing. I only do it annoy you."
  • 1Kristine1
    1Kristine1 Posts: 697 Member
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    Co-worker: "Why do you exercise all the time? you're already in shape. what are you trying to prove?"

    me: "nothing. I only do it annoy you."
    HAHAH
  • TeachTheGirl
    TeachTheGirl Posts: 2,091 Member
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    My mother in law keeps saying I'm losing too much weight. I haven't yet found an appropriate response for her, so I'll be watching this thread keenly. -_-
  • Romans624
    Romans624 Posts: 822
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    love this thread already!
  • wee_emski
    wee_emski Posts: 22 Member
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    I don't have a comeback! If someone says I look skinny I am absolutely delighted and clap my hands in glee! Someone said to me (not nastily): I bet you can buy child's sizes, and I was delighted at the money saving tip! I honestly think when people say these things they are usually jealous, and it's a sure sign that you are doing a great job!
  • RainRedfield
    RainRedfield Posts: 597 Member
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    Love the witty comebacks and I often turn up the sarcasm; however, when I'm not in the mood I just reply with

    How about you just STFU?
  • BenChase
    BenChase Posts: 169
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    Co-worker: "Why do you exercise all the time? you're already in shape. what are you trying to prove?"

    me: "nothing. I only do it annoy you."
    HAHAH

    haha i laughed at this as well, someone at work said something similar....

    them : "you are already in shape now,why do you still excercise that much?"
    me: i like the shape i am now better than the circle shape i used to be
  • GodsGirl37
    GodsGirl37 Posts: 348
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    Duh really? like I didn't notice that. I am sarcastic.
  • JosieRawr
    JosieRawr Posts: 788 Member
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    lol love it n good for you!
  • jdploki70
    jdploki70 Posts: 343
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    An old coworker of mine: "You have lost too much weight"
    Me: "Proof positive of the conservation of mass, I see now where it all went"

    (he had gained a lot of weight since I worked with him)
  • aa1440
    aa1440 Posts: 956 Member
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    Awsome stuff!
  • Virtech2k3
    Virtech2k3 Posts: 14
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    (This person is overweight by about 20 lbs, with most of it on his belly.)

    Bellyman: "you are going to look like a skinny man, you should start building muscles now"

    me: "show me your abs with a 6 pack and I will gladly listen to your infinite wisdom"
  • theblackbirdtree
    theblackbirdtree Posts: 168
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    them: (talking about excercise) don't over do it
    you: don't under do it

    Definitely my favorite. Still learning how to properly react to other people's perceptions of my health.
    The fact that I'm going to school for food science/health psychology makes the comments less common among friends, but family members are the WORST!
    "You're so thin, it's not healthy."
    "That can't be natural,"
    "So, what DO you eat?" - This one kills me.
  • 170isthin
    170isthin Posts: 45 Member
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    I really like this! I have to write it down.
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
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    I just glare and roll my eyes because the only person who's said that is my father.

    Then later he told me to stop working out my legs because they look like football players.
  • Jmstill300
    Jmstill300 Posts: 239 Member
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    My comeback: What are you, my therapist? Take a walk.
  • pumalama
    pumalama Posts: 140 Member
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    My mother in law keeps saying I'm losing too much weight. I haven't yet found an appropriate response for her, so I'll be watching this thread keenly. -_-

    sorta mean answer: it looks to me that you have found what I've lost

    other answer: really? I did not notice anything special

    work all the time answer: "that's your opinion" in a friendly, polite tone. Repeat until she changes topic on her own (should be 3 to 5 times).

    :)

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