How did you learn to accept compliments?

Ramberta

My foster brother hadn't seen me for a while and he said, "You've lost a lot of weight--you going through a mid-life crisis or something?"

After I stopped laughing, I said, "No, I'm going through a mid-life EXCELLENCE!"

Ha!! This is awesome. I had a friend who lost a bunch of weight due to anxiety (and unfortunately didn't keep it off), so if people ask if something is wrong, I will tell them I'm becoming more excellent.

sarahertzberger

I've gotten a few compliments so far even though I haven't lost that much yet, but I just say thank you I've been trying it makes me feel good but I know what you mean it's hard to accept them at first

Brad805

It is interesting to hear how so many have difficulty with this. I have been told by different people recently that I look fit, but all I think of when I hear this is the bits of goop I still am working to get rid of. My reactions tend to vary and I need to work at this so I don't come off as an unappreciative dbag. I think the process of removing that fat person mindset is almost as big a struggle as losing the weight.

StephieClay

Yes! Fake it until you make it lol! I smile and say thank you or find a cute/funny way to agree. I haven't loss that much yet but people have already started with the compliments. In my mind I'm like its only 9 lbs, but everyone is so happy for me.

I agree with this! I've lost 51lbs and the compliments still make me uncomfortable sometimes. I'm just not used to it as I spent many years just putting weight on, not taking anything off. I just say "Thank you" and smile and try to start to accept that this is going to happen for awhile until this new sized me is just the "regular" me.

Jasmine1995xoxo

I find it very hard to accept compliments. I doubt very much whether they are genuine. Don't think I ever will accept compliments