Talk about demotivational...

bodyrollin

So I'm a pretty thick skinned guy with a solid sense of humor, I've been the fat kid for at least the last decade or so, so I'm used to being that...but this morning I walk into work and there is a list of our crew members (there always is) on the dry erase board...the crew is listed first initial, last name...so I've been losing weight/dieting for a while now, and have to this point lost 67 pounds total (37 since joining MFP) and was feeling great about the progress I've made (still have anothe 36 pounds to my goal) but then despite my obvious effort to be less fat I show up to this...



(my last name is hammer) It is very demotivational to have someone call you fat despite your several month long effort to be something else...that said I know what I've done, and I know how far I've come, and it's not going to get me off track...really was just venting more than anything. Anyone else here have **** like this happen?

LJCannon

It says a LOT more about them (the Writer) than it does about you. Somebody is Jealous, maybe?

ErinGBragh

Just think of how you'll have the last laugh soon, though. This person is going to be so jealous when you reach your goal and get tons of attention for it.

If you find out who did this, next time write "small penis" next to their last name! Hah!

newmooon56

How you treat people is YOUR karma- how they treat you is THEIRS. I feel sorry for them - their karma is dangerously close to getting them screwed. They wont understand why- but the last laugh will be on them.

Also- something I try to remember as I work in a very catty - gossip-y place - what other people think of me is none of my business. Really. Its not.

You are Strong, and have taken responsibility for YOUR life. Some coward wrote on a board, probably laughed to himself as he does in his basement every night while playing xbox while you workout.

You can change it to your rightful initial, add extra X's (to laugh along with the idiots) or leave it alone- who really cares what some 4 year old you work with thinks eh?

kr1stadee

If you find out who did this, next time write "small penis" next to their last name! Hah!

Yep, I agree

I also agree that it says more about the author than it does about you. He (she?) is extremely jealous. Keep your head up high and get rid of the pain in your heart. You're doing amazing, and unfortunately, you'll encounter more and more asshats...

Congrats on the loss, keep it up, and ignore the haters!!

mcrowe1016

1) I love my pit bulls too and your profile pic is awsome

2) I think that in some cases, people feel more free to joke around about weight when you aren't as obviously obese. Does that make sense? It is like they assume that since you look more normal, you won't take them too seriously.

As far as I know, a 250 lb male is by not big enough to turn heads. There is no one looking at you and saying "omg, I can't believe how big that guy is". So I would lean towards the view that whoever wrote it actually thought they were being funny and did not mean any harm.

That being said, some people are just ****s and no amount of weight lost will ever change that.

bodyrollin

1) I love my pit bulls too and your profile pic is awsome

2) I think that in some cases, people feel more free to joke around about weight when you aren't as obviously obese. Does that make sense? It is like they assume that since you look more normal, you won't take them too seriously.

As far as I know, a 250 lb male is by not big enough to turn heads. There is no one looking at you and saying "omg, I can't believe how big that guy is". So I would lean towards the view that whoever wrote it actually thought they were being funny and did not mean any harm.

That being said, some people are just ****s and no amount of weight lost will ever change that.

1) thanks :-) that's bodie and he's the best friend a guy could ever have.

2) yeah I know he was "kidding" but still it's just one of those things that at 7:00 in the morning hit me wrong...I'm better now lol

I'm 6'5" so no 256 isn't a head turner level of fat, but I'm still not thrilled with myself right now...323 was much worse but still it makes you (even if only on a small level) think that your efforts are in vain. Ultimately though I know I'm doing it for me, so screw what anyone else thinks about it...

bufger

I'd change it to 'XL Hammers your wife whilst you're writing stupid comments'

That;d do it

janalayn

Unfortunately it is still "okay" to pick on the fat person - the last group allowed to be discriminated against. Don't let other peoples BS affect you. Sorry it happened - but maybe the person is jealous that you are succeeding.

janalayn

I'd change it to 'XL Hammers your wife whilst you're writing stupid comments'

That;d do it

Love this LOL

Bethie_B

F that dude (assuming it's a dude that wrote that)!

here's what you do:

1. Keep kicking *kitten* and losing weight and get yourself all kinds of buff.

2. Bang his girl.

The end.

itgeekwoman

You will be healthy and he will still be ignorant! Just rise up and keep going!

semeyer

I'd change it to 'XL Hammers your wife whilst you're writing stupid comments'

That;d do it

bahahaha :drinker:

chocl8girl

melindadunston

Why do people think this is ok?

lenniebus

Just plain rude and adolescent--probably a small, pimply-faced moron that hasn't grown or matured since the 7th grade. Totally get that this would hit you wrong...but you totally know you could kick his/her *kitten*.

Izzwoz

How you treat people is YOUR karma- how they treat you is THEIRS. I feel sorry for them - their karma is dangerously close to getting them screwed. They wont understand why- but the last laugh will be on them.

Also- something I try to remember as I work in a very catty - gossip-y place - what other people think of me is none of my business. Really. Its not.

You are Strong, and have taken responsibility for YOUR life. Some coward wrote on a board, probably laughed to himself as he does in his basement every night while playing xbox while you workout.

You can change it to your rightful initial, add extra X's (to laugh along with the idiots) or leave it alone- who really cares what some 4 year old you work with thinks eh?

100% agree - don't give it the time and place and let it take away any of your energy and karma - it is not worth it!!!

Krys_140

Shoot, what if he was just saying you have a big hammer? Or, he thinks of you a being large in the hammer area?

I mean, I know that's PROBABLY not the case, but it's a possibility, and you can either take the silliness to heart, or you can turn it around and make a joke out of it.

Personally, I tend to make a joke out of it. Sure, the zinger hurts, but why let it keep hurting??

bodyrollin

I'd change it to 'XL Hammers your wife whilst you're writing stupid comments'

That;d do it

great!!!

Ivian_

I'd change it to 'XL Hammers your wife whilst you're writing stupid comments'

That'd do it

Or "XL Hammer; to better pound your wife with (insert smiley face)"

:laugh: On the real, some people are just douchey. And they like to pick fun at people. Sometimes it's to cause damage and sometimes it's just to mess around. Congrats on your weight loss thus far! Keep up the good work! And fk you're tall! Lol

Dave198lbs

posting the guys picture is kind of petty

dont stoop to his level

bodyrollin

So...he does that and I'm the douche because I shared his public picture? How does that work?

shutterbug282

Wow, that's pretty crappy of that guy. I don't get why he thinks that's okay.

TheCaren

Well, you may be overweight, but he's a *kitten*. You can lose weight. He'll STILL be a *kitten*. Oh and that old pic of him looks like a wannabe porn star! LOL

IzzyBmydog

So I'm a pretty thick skinned guy with a solid sense of humor, I've been the fat kid for at least the last decade or so, so I'm used to being that...but this morning I walk into work and there is a list of our crew members (there always is) on the dry erase board...the crew is listed first initial, last name...so I've been losing weight/dieting for a while now, and have to this point lost 67 pounds total (37 since joining MFP) and was feeling great about the progress I've made (still have anothe 36 pounds to my goal) but then despite my obvious effort to be less fat I show up to this...



(my last name is hammer) It is very demotivational to have someone call you fat despite your several month long effort to be something else...that said I know what I've done, and I know how far I've come, and it's not going to get me off track...really was just venting more than anything. Anyone else here have **** like this happen?

Hammer you are always going to have small minded people "Haters" who want to mess with those who are doing better for themselves. Take this an accomplishment.....someone is taking notice that you are actively doing something. They just acknowledged that you are a "go-getter." Perhaps it was someone who is secretly envious of your sucess. Just keep your head up and don't let it affect you cause you got this....they are dumb.

sarahg148

Putting "XL" was immature.


On a side note...his pic looks like a Will Ferrell (sp?) character...

kr1stadee

do I spy a mullet?

MelisMusing

Haters are gonna hate. Decide they have no power over you, and move forward. You've come a long way-- too far to let some idiot discourage you. YOU OWN this. Own your success, own your strength...no one can take it from you unless you let them.

(Also, nice profile pic! I have an Olde English Bulldog, and she looks a lot like your pit!)

IzzyBmydog

F that dude (assuming it's a dude that wrote that)!

here's what you do:

1. Keep kicking *kitten* and losing weight and get yourself all kinds of buff.

2. Bang his girl.

The end.

LOL at number 2.

HotCuppaJo

Just think of how you'll have the last laugh soon, though. This person is going to be so jealous when you reach your goal and get tons of attention for it.

If you find out who did this, next time write "small penis" next to their last name! Hah!

LOL....I LOVE this idea!

Kudos to you and all of your hard work! Screw the person who wrote that....s/he must feel pretty crappy about their own self image, to feel it necessary to say/do that to someone else.

BritneysStuntDouble

Are you 100% certain that it was done as a joke or insult?

It looks like there was an "L" there before. Any chance they wrote an "X" next to your name as an indicator of something, perhaps while planning shifts or something? perhaps the original "L" got erased in the process, and they put it back.

I like to...

1. Assume the best, not the worst.
2. Not allow others' actions or opinions to affect my own in a negative manner.