Has anyone told you to stop losing weight?

You consult with a physician and/or a dietitian, who can give you correct goals for weight loss.

Honestly though, it's no one else's business. Is your weight loss journey something you've discussed with these particular people before? They may they have the right to say something if you have.

1. I think we get used to seeing someone as they "were" and the drastic change is uncomfortable
2. Per medical guidelines, our "normal weight" is lower than what most people consider to be "normal" I am 6' 0".. To be normal weight on the high side, 185 is where I need to be. I am a twig at 185. 165 would be my mid-point, I would be able to hide behind a pencil.

So I think it just comes down to perception.. Get where you want to be, and they will get used to your new size.

As long as it wasn't my husband, close family or friends I would tell them to mind their own damn business. As far as a healthy weight I would consult with a physician or dietitian to ensure you stay in healthy ranges. Other than that....tell 'em to kick rocks.

This just happened to me last week. It surprised me because I just hit my goal...

I just ignored it. I have about 10-15 more to lose and I plan on staying at it despite what people say. I think people are used to seeing the old me and since the weight loss, I look different. It could be the same for you. Congrats on your loss!

Yes, my 7 year did, told me I am perfect just how I am.

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My wife used to complain when I would either cut or bulk. She just like the in-between times. She gone!

Yeah I got it a lot. That was my main reason for starting to lift

So far my mom has been the only one to tell me to stop (she thinks that measuring and weighing food is crazy... but she's also a lot heavier and has been for a long time) but I've had friends that have found ways to subtly damage my progress.

I had a friend visit recently who knew that I was running and keeping track of my food. She kept trying to guilt me into eating everything that she ate (which was a LOT. This girl is big.) and pulling the "We're on vacation! Why are you doing all that? There's no point and we're going to have tons of food at Christmas anyways (My family does Christmas in July, complete with a full turkey dinner with all the fixins'.)

There was an "all you can eat Tapas" at a spa that we went to and I ended up retaining a lot of water (about 2lbs worth) because of all the sodium. When I was being extra careful the next day to drink enough water, she wouldn't stop giving me ****.

Eventually I put her in her place and told her that my goals aren't going to happen by accident and that she needs to get off my back. I know that she's jealous, but I refuse to let that jealousy make me feel bad for the progress I've made.

tl;dr Friends on vacation are *kitten*.

I totally agree with you! I am at 147 and working my way down to 140 and hopefully back down to 135. Which is where I was back in high school. People tell me I don't need to lose anymore, ***** back off its my body and if I feel I want to lose I will. Mind their own damn business! Seriously it pissed me off when people tell someone to stop losing. Like, one girl I use to be friends with tried to tell me to stop losing, I wasn't done with my damn journey. Basically she said that to me because I was actually losing and she was still a ****ing fat *kitten*. Jealous much? Yeah, I think she definitely was. It was completely obvious.

It may be different reasons. people may be jealous of your success. People may just not be used to seeing you skinny. People don't like change! In America, the standard is to be overweight. Who knows? As long as you're healthy and not exhibiting disordered eating, don't worry about it. Evaluate if these people think you're starting to look sickly or are concerned by the type of foods/quantity you eat. For example, if you have coworkers that are concerned, and you never eat lunch anymore, then people could be concerned. If you eat a well balanced meal with protein and veggies and good fats in front of them, then most likely they are being petty.

I agree with all of this.

I still weigh 175 at 5'8", definitely an overweight lady...I've had people who knew me in my teens saying I should stop right away and even that my loss is "disturbing" and I honestly think it's because I was much bigger at sixteen than now at 37...they don't know a thinner version of me so it's weird to them. That is their problem, not mine.

But yeah -- I do think it's good to listen to those who may be concerned about your health, just to see if their comments have ANY merit. I had a coworker in her 60's who had always been obese, and after getting to a healthy weight through moderate dieting she developed some seriously bad habits like drinking Diet Coke all day and not eating food. I suspect her dinners weren't much either. Anyway, it was thanks to her concerned coworkers that she sought counseling and avoided more trouble down the road.

People used to say this to me all the time when I was losing weight! It's SUPER annoying.

I think it makes people uncomfortable to see someone get too successful! If you're not anorexic that screw that they say! They have no right to tell you what to do.

Congratz on hitting one of your goals and go as far as you think you can go while staying healthy. It's your body

My grandma just made me really uncomfy asking me why I was losing weight. She was pretty annoyed with me lol. Was I trying to?? After I said yes, she told me to stop it. I just laughed at her and said OK grandma. I love my grammy so it doesn't bother me. Plus she's 90, so I do what she says. Never mind the fact that I'm at goal anyway.:drinker: