Comments can be annoying...

Most people who make those sort of comments are most likely jealous of your success in weight loss. If you're comfortable with how you look and what you weigh, then you shouldn't try to let it get to you. I know it's hard sometimes though. Keep your pretty little head up and know you're happy with who you are!

So lately people, including friends, family, co-workers, etc, have noticed that I have lst some weight. No when they see me in shorts or a dress or anything that shows off my body more, they always comment about how skinny I am! Im proud of how I look and how hard I have worked and dont get me wrong, Im greatful that they noticed. But hte comments are kind of rude. They are like "boy look how skinny ur legs are!" or "Why dont you try eating some food!" or my fav, "Wow, that outfit makes you look way too skinny, almost sickly!" I am just getting so sick of the comments and I dont know how I can make them stop. I should be getting good support not rude responses, right?

I think it matters on perception. It can easily be interpreted as rude. Doesn't mean they're not trying to look out for you and support you.

I took a look at your pics. Specifically the one in the bikini in color. Same as the black and white, except I can see your ribs. I am assuming you are a shorter gal, right? I'll be honest. You look extremely thin.

some people might just have a large ribcage.

How does your doctor feel about your weight? if he's ok with it then I'd reply back to those comments with that information.

rhey will b jealous that they dont look as good as u, dont let them get u down, keep ur head high n remember all the hard work u put in2 looking that good. :happy:

As long as you are within your healthy weight range, then simply point out to them that you are right on target! If it is your family or friends, I would tell them straight out that you are hurt by their rude remarks regarding your size. Make sure they are aware that, although you are very skinny in comparison to the majority of Americans, you are at a healthy weight and it took you a lot to get there. Might even quote them what your healthy weight range is for your height...they may just be concerned that you are not eating enough and trying to conform to 'Hollywood standards'. From your picture, it looks like you have the body frame for low body weight, I wish I did! My hips will never allow me to get back to the 120's (that, and because I am 5'10").

Congrats on your loss

I took a look at your pictures as well. Yes you do look thin, but isnt that what we are striving for? Also you look like your a tiny girl already, and also your very young and have a "younger" type of body (if that makes any sense). Your not unhealthy and thats what matters. I also took a look at your diary (thanks for having that open btw, not too many of us do and i think its extremely helpful and inspirational) and your deffinately not starving yourself. Damn you eat more calories than me.

But just take it in stride.... for some reason people feel alot more open to tell someone they are too skinny rather than tell someone your too fat. You know your healthy and have worked very hard.

Totally, people are just jealous. It's like when I see someone stick thin on tv and I say "Ugh, I wouldn't even WANT that body, I would rather have curves." Well that's not entirely true. I would much rather be super thin (as long as I had muscle tone) than be overweight and uncomfortable in my clothing! People just say that because it makes them feel better about themselves. Of course, it's something they SHOULD keep to themselves, but they don't because they think it's like a half compliment (because society rewards skinny even on unhealthy conditions).

It's totally a double standard because if you said to someone who had gained a bunch of weight "Wow, you've gained weight - you look pretty unhealthy," people would eat you alive for saying that to someone. I recommend if someone is a repeat offender for you to get them alone and tell them that it really hurts your feelings and you don't appreciate the comments. If it's someone who you're just seeing at a party and probably won't see again, I find a simple silent moment and a "look" that lets them know that what they said was not okay can be quite affected. Or if you're comfortable enough, I would even just flat out say "Well that's kind of rude!" and walk away.

In the end, we can't control what people say to us or about us. The only thing we can control is how we react to it! I know it's hard, but just try to take it as a compliment because in a twisted way, that's probably how they meant it.

Also I would encourage people to not take this as an opportunity to look at this girl's pictures and dissect the different parts of her body, as I've seen a few people do. That's rude, and not the kind of support she is asking for. She eats healthy and feels good about herself, and that's all that matters.

I took a look at your pics. Specifically the one in the bikini in color. Same as the black and white, except I can see your ribs. I am assuming you are a shorter gal, right? I'll be honest. You look extremely thin.

some people might just have a large ribcage.

Yeah, that's true. But so are her wrists bones bigger then her hands. Her face looks extremely thin as well. Then again, like I said, she could be a smaller gal and this is totally normal. I just see what my eyes see.

The OP wasn't asking for more criticism, she was complaining about those types of comments.

I had the same problem, and it was aggravating to me. Then I realized I WAS too skinny. So take them with a grain of salt, but maybe consider their opinions as well.

Yesterday my mother told my sister not to eat out of my yoghurt bowl or she might catch running everywhere (they both think it's really funny I have started running, even though I've been doing it for a year now).

If i were to catch something from someone....this would not be a bad thing. good for you!

So lately people, including friends, family, co-workers, etc, have noticed that I have lst some weight. No when they see me in shorts or a dress or anything that shows off my body more, they always comment about how skinny I am! Im proud of how I look and how hard I have worked and dont get me wrong, Im greatful that they noticed. But hte comments are kind of rude. They are like "boy look how skinny ur legs are!" or "Why dont you try eating some food!" or my fav, "Wow, that outfit makes you look way too skinny, almost sickly!" I am just getting so sick of the comments and I dont know how I can make them stop. I should be getting good support not rude responses, right?

If that is a recent pic of you then you look great! It may be jealousy or if you lost the weight quickly they may have genuine concern that you're not staying healthy (true or not). As long as you can honestly say that it's been healthy weight loss then just weed out the good in the comment (yadda yadda skinny legs yadda).

BUT -- a friend went on a crazy no fat raw veggie diet last year and lost a bunch of weight but he wasn't healthy and didn't look it. Everyone said those things to him too and he would get mad and ask why they were saying them. So please take care and make sure that you are healthy.

LOL!!! What contreversy. Too each his/her own. You should lose another 5lbs just to spite them. Whatever floats your boat. Be the stronger person and don't show them it bothers you. Thank em when they comment on it.