How to deal with snarky comments?

Sounds like your sister have a attitude-problem.

Just let her know that its not appreciated. That you've worked hard and that you expect her, who love you, to respect you even if she doesn't understand it.

It does sound like jealousy. You say she is 'naturally slim' - perhaps she got used to being the only one like that, and now doesn't like the 'competition', as it were. I'm having a similar issue with one of my friends.

Besides trying to talk to her, I would just continue to ignore it. She will soon get bored, and it will eventually be old news.

Congratulations on losing the weight.

Firstly, congratulations on your weight-loss and healthy lifestyle choices.

Secondly, it sounds like she may be jealous of the attention you're getting. Perhaps she thinks that by making some of those comments she's taking some of the attention off of you.

your pals won't think you're crazy for dieting, they'll just think she's an insecure, back stabbing @#&$/ for trying to undermine your success. chin up! rise above it and ignore it. she's only embarrassing herself.

I have a bit of a problem with my sister making negative little comments about my 'diet'...

I've recently gone from 169 pounds (which in my 5'9'' frame was JUST toeing the line of overweight) to 140 pounds, over the course of about 8 months. I did it by making healthy lifestyle changes, and never saw it as a diet, more of a lifelong health commitment. I obviously took my time doing it, and didn't deprive myself of the occasional treat. I'm now slim, though not unhealthily so, and I'm not bothered if I lose a few more pounds or not now - I feel good in myself.

HOWEVER. My (naturally slim) sister has been making snarky little remarks about me. For example, one of my friends congratulated me on looking slim, I thanked her, and as I left the room I heard my sister telling her I'd been on 'a crazy diet'. She rolls her eyes if I order a slimline tonic water. She tells me I'm boring if I don't want a slice of cake. But it's not like I never treat myself, i just don't do it ALL the time...

My friends have said perhaps she's jealous of my weight loss. But she still weighs less, and besides, there's more to both of us than our figures. Luckily I have the strength to ignore her and do what I wanted to do anyway, but I'm wondering if I should speak to her about this. It does embarass me when she says things like that in front of friends and I feel like it demeans my hard work by calling it a 'crazy diet'. I'd just like her to feel happy for me!

Has anyone else experienced this? Do you have any advice on how to handle these sort of situations?

I have had a similar experience.. at the time i was a healthy size 8/10 and had just started a college course. *I've always been weight concious*.. on this course we had to participate in an Activities Day and had to wear old clothing. I had asked my boyfriends MOTHER to borrow a pair of old jeans and top.. she agreed and pulled out a size 14 pair of jean and 16 top.. held them up and said "they're no good, they will be way to small for you!" right infront of my face. I refused her help in lending an old outfit and left the subject. Since then i have put on weight and to this day she will make sly comments about my weight loss! I wouldn't want to confront her because I fear tension between my boyfriend/her & myself (awkward situation!) although I have told him about how I feel when she "puts me down" and he will tell her to "shut up" ect when she does (which is nice, because she wont say anything back to him!)..
My boyfriend has said its because she is jealous of my determination and weight loss.. and that she will put others down to make herself feel better! He tells me to flaunt off my weight loss/body because at the end of the day, WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU MAKES YOU STRONGER.

It sounds like your sister is jealous about your weight loss and motivation to keep strong! Even though I didnt confront my "mother-inlaw", I think you should confront your sister (if you are living with her) as she may do it more often if you just let it go. Tell her that you are happy within yourself and that you don't need anybody putting you down!
Even though she is "thinner" than you, everybody is jealous about something on someone whether it be looks or personality and some people will knock you on what they think your weakest point is!
Hope you come to some conclusion, also I hope i've helped and not offended anybody

Sounds like she's being a sister.

My advice?

Build a bridge . . .

You've been eating around 1200 cals/day that is a "crazy diet"

It does sound like jealousy. You say she is 'naturally slim' - perhaps she got used to being the only one like that, and now doesn't like the 'competition', as it were. I'm having a similar issue with one of my friends.

Besides trying to talk to her, I would just continue to ignore it. She will soon get bored, and it will eventually be old news.

Congratulations on losing the weight.

You took the words out of my mouth!

I AM THAT SISTER WHO MAKES THE SNARKY COMMENTS - not literally, but figuratively. I've gotten over it now - but growing up my sister who is 2 years younger than me - was always a bit bigger boned and a size or 2 larger than me, I love my sister and don't typically feel jealous of her - however, when she started Body Pump and lost weight, while I was gaining weight and not working out - I was incredibly upset by it. Granted, neither of us were huge - by the time this juxtaposition occured she was down to a size 6 or 8, I was up to a size 10 or 12, but it was so bothersome to me - it's difficult to explain, but I guess I took some comfort in the fact that I was the smallest of all the females in the family, then about 5-10 years ago my mom went from a size 10 to a size 4 or 6 - that was hard enough, but I still took solace that I was the smallest of the 3 daughters. When my sister started Body Pump 2 years ago and I no longer was the smallest female in the family OR the smallest daughter in the family - it took my self confidence for a spin. 2 years later she has maintained her weight loss, but I have dealt with my own issues so I can support and be happy for her. I guess that even when I gained a few pounds, my family would still call me the skinny one and say I looked great, so it didn't bother me too much, I could avoid the fact that I was gaining weight a bit easier. When my mom and sister lost weight, I no longer could ignore the fact that I was unhappy with my weight. I'm sure your sister is jealous, but my advice?? Don't confront her, just be patient with her, minimize your diet/fitness comments/proclomation achievements for now and give her time to adjust. Let her come to terms with her weight vs yours and get used to the idea that she is no longer the skinnier one - the less attention you bring to it - the easier it will be for her to gradually accept this fact and move on. I would be happy to answer any more questions if you have any - just message me. Good luck and congratulations on your success!!!