Things People Say When You've Lost Weight

I've gotten some very nice comments, and some not so very nice comments in my opinion.

When my face started to become slim, a co-worker of mine said, "before you were cute, now you're pretty" I responded to her saying, "I'm beautiful!" She also asks me all the time if I lost anymore weight. And she does this all the time and sometimes in front of coworkers. My weight loss journey isn't a race and I would appreciate not being asked in front of a group of coworkers if I managed to lose anymore since the last time we spoke.

I have also gotten compared to a coworker by another coworker that I have the better face, but so and so has the better body. Now that I am losing more weight, she constantly compliments me. However, they make me feel good up until I remember she blatantly told me my friend has a better body than me.

I take the good with the bad. It's going to happen. People are not going to realize that what they say can be damaging to others. I've cried from rude comments before, but I throw it all away and focus on myself and what I am trying to do for me. I am just happy that I am on the right path to losing weight. We all have to have tough skin because people just don't think.

(one which really got me was "you'd better not throw away your big clothes because you might need them again"

I laughed out loud when I read this comment. Cracked me up. I can't BELIEVE someone would be so rude to say something like that to someone who is losing weight!

Whhhhhaaat Thhheeeeeee Hellllllllll..... Ugghhh, some people!

At least for me, I know they don't mean it intentionally, but could they at least be happy that I'm striving to reach my goal. Yeah I lost weight. Anything else you want to point out?? I hate it when people say "Oh you need to go eat a steak" or "YOu are beautiful just the way you are, but you really are too skinny." It's really obnoxious when people think they know all the answers. Well here is a answer for you: "It's not your life!"

If losing weight makes you feel better about yourself, then that is all that really matters.

I know exactly what you mean, I have a friend who used to be 200 lbs, she's only 5'2". She finally lost weight and is 109 lbs. Everyone told her she's too skinny and it's unhealthy. But where were those people when she was 200 lbs?! No one even thought to tell her, hey 200 lbs at 5'2" is unhealthy...No one said anything. It's only when people start to lose weight that others are so quick to jump on. Just interesting to me. Keep up the good work, don't listen to people trying to hold you back from completing your goals or make you try and second guess your goals. I'm sure you look great half way to your goal, but keep going you can do it!!!!!

My "favorite" right now is "You've lost weight! You look great! I wish I could lose weight as easily as you." :huh:

I count calories and spend 10 hrs a week at the gym, plus walk at least a mile around the neighborhood daily. I think anyone can lose as "easily" as I am. But, they don't see that. I'm up and out of the house while most of them are still sleeping. They see me eating a cupcake at the baby shower, and fitting in smaller jeans and assume the weight just fell off.

Stupidest comment I've had so far was my wife saying, "Honey, you're looking really good!" I mean, what on earth is she thinking?!?

HaHaHaHaHa. She must be from my husband's side of the family. He says, "In order to be sure, you'll need to take off your clothes so I can accurately judge the change(s)."

I totally get how irritating comments beyond "wow, you look great!" can be...

However...

These comments always come from an envious or sad place. Someone sees your accomplishment and it makes them feel like they are inadequate for not having done it themselves. In some people, this results in a snarky comment about "wasting away" or diet pills, others will keep quiet, and a few will be inspired to lose weight or become healthier themselves. Remember, just because someone is thin doesn't mean they will automatically rejoice in your transformation...maybe they thought being thinner was the only thing they were better than you at...and now, that's gone.

Keeping this in mind when people make intrusive or rude comments can help keep your sanity

When someone offers me food, and I say no thanks. They ask "Why, is it because of your diet?" Umm, no. It's because I do not desire to have it.

It really bugs me when I am at work or with friends and I get comments like "You're wasting away!" and "You don't need to lose anymore weight, you look good". I know they are trying to be supportive, but it really irritates me. I am only half way to my goal, I am still considered obese, and telling me to stop is the opposite of being helpful.

*rantover*

Anyone else get stupid comments from people trying to "help"?

I have gotten the EXACT same "You are wasting away!" comments... it doesn't bother me - I am just like shoooooot wait until I am done. lmfao!! Congrats on your weight loss being noticeable!! I love it!!