You must have lost more than THAT!

Atlantique
Atlantique Posts: 2,484 Member
edited October 2024 in Chit-Chat
Oh, our friends and families. They have the temerity to ask how much you've lost and also to argue that you're lying.

Why oh why would any of us under-report our loss? We've fought hard for every single cursed pound that leaves. We are not, as a group, prone to under-reporting.

Yet I found myself in just that position this week.

"Wow! You're so skinny!! How much did you lose?"

-"About 35 pounds"

"No, it must be more than that".

Now we're in the danger zone....I can choose to believe that I just look so super-awesome that your disbelief is testimony to my imminent Victoria's Secret contract. It could happen!

I can choose to believe that you (and apparently everyone else) thought I looked far worse than even I would allow myself to believe at the start of this journey.

Or I can choose to believe that I look pretty good, you're surprised, and you really did mean well while oddly insulting compliments spewed out of your mouth.

Yes, I'll take Option 3. Because I really do think most people mean well. ;) No matter the crap they actually say.

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  • TashaP2011
    TashaP2011 Posts: 142 Member
    Like your post! Great work on your journey!
  • bunchesonothing
    bunchesonothing Posts: 1,015 Member
    lol
  • Sumo813
    Sumo813 Posts: 566 Member
    Sounds like an NSV to me! Either way, as long as you're confident in the work you're putting in, those compliments probably make you feel quite wonderful! Keep it up!
  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
    I'm sure you look amazing. :) Keep it up!
  • plagirl227
    plagirl227 Posts: 134
    I vote for #1! :-)
  • Atlantique
    Atlantique Posts: 2,484 Member
    I vote for #1! :-)

    I think I have a girl-Crush on you! LOL

    You must be the cheerleader of all your lucky friends. Don't ever lose that wonderful quality!

    I swear, even though I know this family member meant well, it did sting. But you made me laugh and smile about it, so
    you are my person of the week! Thank you, sincerely.
  • plagirl227
    plagirl227 Posts: 134
    I vote for #1! :-)

    I think I have a girl-Crush on you! LOL

    You must be the cheerleader of all your lucky friends. Don't ever lose that wonderful quality!

    I swear, even though I know this family member meant well, it did sting. But you made me laugh and smile about it, so
    you are my person of the week! Thank you, sincerely.

    ✿◕ ‿ ◕✿

    Glad to oblige.
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