Uncomfortable with the topic of my weight loss

I'm definitely the opposite! you should be proud of your weight loss and all the hard work you have put in. I love hearing from people how great I look. haha Not sure why you would have this problem but if you really feel uncomfortable then just let them know. Tell them thanks but you don't like talking about it.. that's the only advice I can give you. but honestly, you should be proud of yourself that you have come so far. Just try to keep in mind that most of these people are probably just looking to congratulate you and find out how you did it because they want it for themselves.

Yeah... and it's weird, because I'm so proud of myself. But, it's like when someone else notices and points it out, I feel very weird/uncomfortable about it. It's awesome that they notice, but it's just weird. I can talk about health/fitness/weight loss/etc. all day, I can discuss what I'm doing to eat healthy and get in shape, but the second the comments are pretty much only focused on me I get this funny feeling and just want to get out of there or change the subject.

Maybe because it's really personal? Maybe because I'm not used to this kind of attention, and I don't feel it should be that important (at least not important enough to rave over)? I have no idea why that is... but I can totally relate.

Yes, except I know exactly why I was uncomfortable talking about it--I lost about 50# in 6 months on what might be called the "stress diet." Everyone kept telling me how great I looked, but I felt terrible and had just been not eating at all--not a good thing by any means. I started telling people I had been ill, then the would shut up.

I get embarassed because I am a wall-flower at heart and I am not use to all the extra attention. There are certain people that I like to talk about what I'm doing... but other than that, I'm trying really hard to keep my struggles close to me. My husband has been smaller than me all of our marriage, so I don't think he completely gets what I'm going through. So, I talk to my 2 really supportive friends the most.

I am thrilled with my weight loss, and am excited about my increase in fitness level... as my actual goal isn't to be a certain size, but to be comfortable with my body enough, and to be strong enough to go backpacking with my husband in the woods.

What about if you just thank them and focus on your health or how you feel? Then change the subject.

Something like, "Thanks. I'm getting healthier.", "Thanks. I'm feeling better.", or "Thanks. I'm enjoying (fill in your favourite activity or exercise here)." Then add a comment about something unrelated, "Did you see the new James Bond movie?" or anything else to introduce a new topic and left them know you are finished having a discussion about your body now!

If you tell them you don't want to talk about it, they may assume that you have health or food issues that are causing you to lose weight.

It is your body so shut the conversation down if you don't want to have it.

Good luck!

Honestly, it sounds like you are suffering from low self-esteem. Do you feel that way when people draw any attention to you, or just your weight? It sounds like weight is a hard subject for you. You may have, like me, been bullied because of it, or heard a lot about weight in childhood (if you were overweight as a child). If you were not overweight as a child, you may feel very anxious about it now because this is a new battle for you.

I recommend that you start trying to change your attitude to reflect your situation. That sounds mean, but I'm trying to say it in a nice way Maybe start with someone you trust, like your mom or boyfriend, and have a five-minute conversation about your weight loss. Things you notice that are different, things you like, etc. You can even start with a mirror. Work on conditioning yourself to be accepting of the compliments. Most people, when losing weight, love feedback. Most people know that. These people are trying to tell you that you're doing great and keep it up! Please accept that with pride, because you are. They mean no harm, and I know you know that. It's easier to change your perception of yourself and your journey than it is to change their well-meaning intentions.

I am definately the opposite, I love to tell people my story when they ask.
Maybe becuase I never thought I would come this far and keep at it so long, that I just want everyone to know that they can do it too!!!

You should be proud of it, you have done fantastic. But I also understand your apprehensions.

ETA: could be you just aren't a fan of any attention. I used to be that way when I was overweight, unless around my friends.

Going through this, too. I've always been good at accepting compliments- but they were always about accessories (clothes, shoes, hair, make-up, jewelry)- not about ME. It's hard for me to accept that people want to talk about my body and how I've gotten it to look this way.... It's hard to admit how much time/energy I've spent in the past year working on myself. It feels too personal to discuss.

I know what you mean, especially when they ask specifically how much weight I have lost.
Because I'm thinking, they are thinking, "wow she was really fat", or that "she was that fat??"
Ivy

^This. I don't mind discussing how I've done it, but I absolutely avoid stating how much and just say "Not enough"

say this... "Thank you" and move along. Humility is awesome.

I am just the opposite when it comes to sharing with a few exceptions. Has anyone been mean in the past about your weight. This has happened to a few people I know and now they don't want anyone to know they are losing weight. If thats the case I agree with a PP about finding someone you trust to start sharing with. You should be proud of what you have accomplished

I dont like when people ask me how many pounds I've lost. To me its like wearing a poster stating how bad I let myself get.

If I don't want to talk about something, I'll say something like "enough about that, how about those Seahawks this season?"

It's probably because you're uncomfortable with the way you looked before and you want to put it all behind you and pretend it never happened--that's how I was. But I've accepted it now that everyone has kind of realized I'm a new, thinner person and they don't really comment on the fact that I've lost SO much weight, they just say I look good and I appreciate it now and say thank you. Good luck. xoxo

It is like me! I grew up told I was ugly. In the last twelve years I have lived in so many different countries, and everybody talk how beautful I was!!! it made me so unconfortable. I never believed them, I always thought I was ugly and I had accepted it.

The last 6 years I have done a lot of work on myself. Now, I have started accepting myself and loving myself! I accept any compliment. Unfortunatly,as I am a stay home mother and I do not meet a lot of people, I am missing those positive remarks!!! Even for the 3 kgs I have lost...nobody seems to notice me

You need to love and value yourself and you have the right to be beautiful and skinny. It is not reserved only for the others.