Feeling *this* close to tears...

Sitting at my mothers funeral this past January, I overheard people saying the same about me. I felt horrible, then decided you know what, they are right, I let myself go and got myself going. So have lost 24lbs, feel pretty good, stopped and now started again for another 7 lbs. I wish you the best!:flowerforyou:

Remember that there are things we all really shouldn't know about what others think about us. Unfortunately, your relations haven't learned the social skill of keeping those thoughts in. They felt safe, and encouraged by the comments of each other to go right on blasting you, thinking the conversation would remain safely away from your ears. The problem is, once the thoughts have escaped our lips, we never really control them again. Most gossipers would be horrified to find what they said made it back to the subject. The most gracious and adult thing you could do is to say to each, "I heard what you said about my weight and appearance, and I forgive you." That should give them a moment to pause and think about their own issues which are just as ugly as anyone's fat.
Bless you for trying to reconcile, and no matter how badly your are treated, remember you are the mature one in control of your emotions (and your mouth.)

get high on endorphins sweetie, high on endorphins and nourished on healthy veggies and nutrients. Hug yourself and know you have a secondary family that is rooting for you! Remember what you do have and hold on to it.:flowerforyou:

I'm sorry for your situation. That's horrible. :noway:

It doesn't matter if they thought you wouldn't hear about it or not, nothing gives anyone the right to put down someone because of gaining weight. Maybe if they were concerned about your health, but it doesn't seem that way to me, and that's not how I would have taken such comments.

I took a look at your pictures, and you look beautiful. Don't focus on what they said, and do this for YOU.

This may sound blunt, but F*** those Bit**es. If they can't love and appreciate you for who you are, then they don't deserve the privilege of having you in their lives.

You are beautiful just the way to you are, and don't EVER let anyone else tell you differently. The fact that you're hear is a tremendous step and it means that you are serious about taking healthier steps in your life. We are all here to support you every step along the way!

I know exactly what you mean. One day I had a sit down and discussion with my mom. She has a huge problem with weight issues which created her to have self-image issues leading to Anorexia. While having a discussion with her, I pointed out a few people and asked her if they were "fat" each person a bit bigger than the last. Finally I asked her, if she thought I was fat (I probably asked for this one).

She blatantly told me, if I wasn't her daughter, she would definitely feel negatively if I walked pasted her in the the store

Thankfully, a lot more talking and 2yrs later she's with the man of her dreams who weighs a little over 400lbs, and she still weighs 120 (give or take). You kinda have to take people's thoughts with a grain of salt and keep working with them, not against them!

And as said before, you should be doing this for yourself, not for other people. It's a lot easier to keep at it, and keep it off if you really want it for yourself

Best of luck!

Sending you hugs. Lots of people have given good comments. I think personally I would be hurt too if my family talked about me when I left and who knows they probably have. You just have to re-focus. Its your time! What do you want? How do you want to feel? Today I actually had a friend look at my before and after pictures since I have lost 18 pounds. She says it looks like you have sucked in really hard. At first I was hurt by it then after a little while I started to laugh becase I didnt suck in. I have lost 18 pounds and I dont have to prove anything to anyone but myself. I feel good and its one day at a time. Its not easy its really hard its a chalenge everyday. Enough about me what I am trying to say. Dont worry about what people are saying just focus on what you want and then they will be talking about how much they want to be you. Again sending you hugs. Good luck with your journey. You can do this.

This may sound blunt, but F*** those Bit**es. If they can't love and appreciate you for who you are, then they don't deserve the privilege of having you in your life.

You are beautiful just the way to you are, and don't EVER let anyone else tell you differently. The fact that you're hear is a tremendous step and it means that you are serious about taking healthier steps in your life. We are all here to support you every step along the way!

Okay, I don't normally react this way. I try to have a calm head about things. But, I have to say it - I agree with NightOwl. That was my first thought when I read what you wrote. Who are THEY to say anything about you? I know it's your family, but that makes it even MORE insulting. I'm so sorry they did that. And I'm extremely sorry that your sister felt the need to share it with you. :brokenheart: What a rotten thing to do all the way around. We're here for you - every single day. Don't you forget it. Take care of yourself and don't let anyone stop you. Not even for a minute.

So some of you know I've been struggling staying on track here the past few weeks. Well, I got a blow today - while I was talking to my sister, she said that after I left my mother's house for Christmas, my grandma, mother and aunt all started ripping into me about how fat I'd gotten (this was the first time I'd seen them in like 3 years), etc. It made me feel WRETCHED. My relationship with my mom has been strained these past 3 years, and needless to say this has really made me regret taking a step toward reconciliation. Especially since she e-mailed saying to ignore my grandma's comments, and that she thought I looked nice! Guess she didn't think I would find out what they said after I'd left...

Anyway, this was a vent more than anything, but if anyone has any similar crappy situation, what did you do to help cope? I feel like a fat piece of crap now.

I'm sorry you don't realise how pathetic they are, and how cowardly they are for not having a backbone to say that to your face, you are beautiful inside and out don't let people like that get to you, or you will feel as crap as they do, and your a million times better than they are or ever will be :happy: :happy:

Screw those A-holes and the glass house they live in.

My conversation went something like this: "Do you have any idea how it feels to be me? The stress I'm under on a daily basis having a child with autism would bring you all to a fetal position by the end of the day so unless you walk in my shoes my weight issues are none of your business. Is being overweight all you see when I come over? If that's the case then I won't be coming over in the future because I don't need people like you. Every time I look in the mirror I know how overweight I am, really I do, and I don't need someone as imperfect as yourselves judging me on how fat I've become."

With a stunned look on all their faces they didn't know what to say and it was tense with all of them for a long time. My stance made them all realize I was someone they couldn't push around because I don't stand for being bullied and I'll defend myself or anybody who deals with insensitive people like that.