What gives with the nasty comments about my weight loss?
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buckystars
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My sister said to me just the other day, "You need to lose more weight if you want to be in my wedding." My good friend said to me, in reference to my weight loss, "I need to start working out. I don't want to be the fat one."
Why do people think that because you're losing weight all of a sudden it's okay to say nasty things about your weight? It's like open season on commenting on my weight. I laugh it off but my feelings are bruised. What do you all do when people are thoughtless like that or just plain mean?
Why do people think that because you're losing weight all of a sudden it's okay to say nasty things about your weight? It's like open season on commenting on my weight. I laugh it off but my feelings are bruised. What do you all do when people are thoughtless like that or just plain mean?
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We call those people "haters." People are just rude & partially jealous. I'm one of those people who's never been timid so comments like that get a smooth attitude from me. People talk to you any kind of way when they know it will hurt your feelings & they know they can get away with it.0
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I'm so sorry your friends and family aren't being more supportive. I would try to focus on how much weight you have lost than have them make you think about how much further you have to go. When I was younger I was bullied because of my weight and it made me turn to food, what I should have done was go for a walk, it really clears my head. Maybe you could try that.0
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Well, your sister just sounds like a bridezilla.
As for your friend, she obviously thinks you're looking good and losing weight. Let her use your weight loss as motivation for her own. Why is it a bad thing? You can do it together.0 -
Rude of the sister.. the friend, on the other hand, I would take it as a comment. It seems like she was commenting on how well you're doing and how much weight you've lost?
I can see your points..but silver lining and all.0 -
A quick reply of "Wow - did you really just say that?" will stop a lot of people in their tracks.0
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My husband's favorite response, "I'm sorry, I didn't know you were the poster child for anorexia"....and by no means am I trying to offend anyone here.0
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I forgive them (in my head). Comments like that are a reflection of their insecurity regarding your success.0
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I'm sort of blunt... well I'm really blunt. I agree- nothing puts people in check of their own stupidity like looking them dead in the eye and asking "really? You just said that to me? You think its ok to say things like that to people?" REALLY?!! If that doesn't work I also like "bite my a**"0
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A quick reply of "Wow - did you really just say that?" will stop a lot of people in their tracks.0
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punch them in the face and say now u got a fat face lol xx0
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What?? I wouldn't even want to be in her wedding then.0
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Call them on it. Say, "ouch, that hurt!"
I wouldn't agree to be in a wedding if it came with that ultimatum. Either you respect me or you don't.
Some people don't think before they speak, and the only way they will learn is if you let them know they are being rude.
Tell them.0 -
I get what you mean. The day I mentioned to my mother-in-law that I started going to the gym, the first thing she told me was "Oh! You want to lose weight! Good for you!". Since then, she always comments what I wear or what I eat. For example, she will say "You should do your hair like that, it slims your face!" or, while shopping, "You should definitely buy a XL instead of a L. It won't fit on you". When we have the occasional ice cream, she will mention that this is not good for losing weight. She always has a way to make me feel bad about myself.
I guess that I got used to it now. Of course it hurts me, but a lot less than it used to. It's hard to give you tips because I'm stuck with the same problem, but I would just use those remarks as fuel for motivation. Show them that you are capable of being healthy and fit. But most importantly, do it for yourself.0 -
this is why I don't like people and keep to myself....
jus sayin.0 -
My sister said to me just the other day, "You need to lose more weight if you want to be in my wedding."
OMG... your sister is a bridezilla... I didn't think there were really brides like that but apparently there are.
If she were my sister, I'd tell her "you need to be nicer if you want any bridesmaids in your wedding".0 -
My mom freaked out the other day saying I was going to break her plastic adorondac chair. Really? I'm not even 200 pounds! I was speachless and moved to a metal chair. I was very hurt.0
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I don't associate with such people. Pretty simple.0
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I get what you mean. The day I mentioned to my mother-in-law that I started going to the gym, the first thing she told me was "Oh! You want to lose weight! Good for you!". Since then, she always comments what I wear or what I eat. For example, she will say "You should do your hair like that, it slims your face!" or, while shopping, "You should definitely buy a XL instead of a L. It won't fit on you". When we have the occasional ice cream, she will mention that this is not good for losing weight. She always has a way to make me feel bad about myself.
I guess that I got used to it now. Of course it hurts me, but a lot less than it used to. It's hard to give you tips because I'm stuck with the same problem, but I would just use those remarks as fuel for motivation. Show them that you are capable of being healthy and fit. But most importantly, do it for yourself.
Do we have the same mother in law??0 -
this is why I don't like people and keep to myself....
jus sayin.
total agreement0 -
My mom keeps saying these things to me, like 'Has anyone else seen Sam's butt? I think it's lost, I can't find it.' And stuff like that. I think telling ANY girl that she has no butt is an insult, but she knows I kind of take pride in mine.. idk, they're either just jealous or really misinformed!0
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