Have You Ever Gotten "The Question?"

Okay, for starters, that's really rude of that woman to ask! Whether someone is underweight, healthy weight or overweight, like... why ask? What's it to her? That's just rude!!

Also, good job not letting it affect you and just answering. Not that you have to of course but I mean it sounds like you handled it just fine. I probably would've punched her which... is not as polite as your answer.

Maybe saying "I have lost XX pounds, that is what you meant to ask wasn't it?"

Great job on your journey to a healthy weight!

If I ever get that question I'll reply with: I weigh ___. What do you weigh?

See how they like it. >:]

I've seen some comments that guys are not afraid to divulge their true weight because, well.. they are "guys". I guess to me, it's a matter of philosophy. I could care less what someone thinks about my weight, truly. In fact, I want to remove all doubt and speculation, so if they want to ask a brazen question, I'll give them a truthful answer. I guess I never truly understood why there seems to be a gender gap when it comes to weight and acceptance. You are where you are today, it's your choice to stay there, or improve. That truth is universal, men or women. Holding back seems to express shame and embarrassment... which I guess is valid if you are morbidly obese. But when you walk down the street, it's not like no one notices.

So I guess it's a matter of personal preference. If you feel someone is asking and it's too personal, then a curt but concise response is applicable..... Nunya...?

Just this week I saw a co-worker in a meeting that I hadn't seen in months and she had obviously been taking steps to lose weight. I never would have dreamed of calling it out in public but as soon as the meeting was over I sent her an email and told her how fabulous she looked. I also asked what she had been doing to lose the weight. She responded, thanked me, and gave me her exercise program so I can look into it for myself. I then responded and told her I had more questions but she absolutely didn't have to answer. I asked how much she had lost and how long it took. I know those things can be very personal. The discussion was to compare my own progress to what she had been doing. I also volunteered what I had been doing, how long I had been at it, and how much I had lost to justify why I would even ask something so personal.

I would never ever think of asking anyone what they weigh.

I don't tell a lot of people how much I weigh and the few people I do tell don't believe me that I weigh as much as I do.... Why would I lie and say I weigh more?

Once I get down under 200 I have no problems saying is I started out at x amount of pounds.... At least I didn't last time.

An obnoxious co-worker asked me that years ago. I smiled and said "Sorry, that number is classified. If I told you I'd have to kill you". And calmly walked away

I am asked occasionally and am always happy to tell because usually it's someone who thinks I weigh a lot less than I do. Some people need to know that "slim" doesn't mean that we all weigh 100 pounds wet.

Definitely a rude personal question if asked by acquaintenances. There are some great replies here that I may use on some people. I have worked hard to lose weight, and happy with my progress. I would most likely answer using the current number of pounds I have lost.....
"I am X# pounds less than what I used to weigh. And still counting down."
This way you are sharing your success without answering the question if you consider it very private or rude. I share my personal information with good friends who are also trying to improve their health, if they ask.

I think I'd say "I tell you my weight if you tell me and all these other people yours."