Things people say when you lose weight
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Snoopy_OnALude wrote: »I live in the American south so i get some pretty funny ones: "s*** boy you gon dry up and blow away" "you're wastin away on us brother" and my favorite: "where's the other half of ya!?"
Never hear those in the North. Oh my gosh.3 -
A friend who's curious about how I lost weight: "so you completely eliminated sugar from your diet, or just reduced sugar?"
Euhm, neither actually, I'm not even watching my sugar intake actually14 -
Kaitie9399 wrote: »My MIL sucks. She’s a nasty piece of work and has absolutely no clue that what she just said to me was utterly hurtful and offensive. The stupid *kitten* had the nerve to say “You know, you should start doing face exercises so that you don’t look so gaunt”. The *kitten* nerve!!!! This coming from the morbidly obese women who hasn’t been able to conquer her food addiction has the bloody gall to say anything about anyone else!
I’m pissed.
My gosh. Ugh. I would be mad, too!!! I used to have a nasty one, too. Always trying to give me bigger sizes in clothing than I was. When I asked if I could exchange something or something like that, "Oh it's good you can wear THAT SIZE (the size I said I wanted)".3 -
@Kaitie9399salleewins wrote: »Kaitie9399 wrote: »My MIL sucks. She’s a nasty piece of work and has absolutely no clue that what she just said to me was utterly hurtful and offensive. The stupid *kitten* had the nerve to say “You know, you should start doing face exercises so that you don’t look so gaunt”. The *kitten* nerve!!!! This coming from the morbidly obese women who hasn’t been able to conquer her food addiction has the bloody gall to say anything about anyone else!
I’m pissed.
My gosh. Ugh. I would be mad, too!!! I used to have a nasty one, too. Always trying to give me bigger sizes in clothing than I was. When I asked if I could exchange something or something like that, "Oh it's good you can wear THAT SIZE (the size I said I wanted)".
Your MIL sounds like a mean person. Don’t let her get to you. You have done a wonderful thing and remember that👍6 -
The fact that they actually now speak.........?8
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''Your body looks sooo small since you've lost some weight.'' is what I hear a lot.
What can I say, currently feeling more confident than ever!
Makes me smile to see so many motivated, friendly, helpful and kindhearted people here in the forums sharing their stories10 -
"Omg you look so yung"is the one I hear all the time . I am going to be 39 in 3 weeks but after every comment I wonder how old they think I was ?13
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When I recently saw someone whom I hadn't seen for a long time I said, "I've lost weight did you notice?" They said, "Yes but I didn't want to say anything in case you weren't doing it on purpose." I said "Yes I am, I've lost 4 stone!" They said, " Be careful you don't disappear!" Nothing positive to say to me, as if I look ill or something.12
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'You are getting skinny, be careful'.
I am still trying to figure out what she meant. It was coming from a lovely person and I know she meant well. On the other hand, she knows my weight loss is voluntary and not due to ill health and there is no world where my weight loss could be seen as excessive or bad for my health.5 -
Someone saw a picture of me in 2018, when I was at my healthiest and happiest. The comment was: "I can see how defined your cheekbones are. Youre not sick are you and havent told me?" (Umm... You met me when I was 20-30 pounds heavier. Duh.)
They meant well.9 -
My mother told me over Thanksgiving that I look a lot happier and as though I'm enjoying life more. Being in less pain and having more energy will do that.20
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AlexandraFindsHerself1971 wrote: »My mother told me over Thanksgiving that I look a lot happier and as though I'm enjoying life more. Being in less pain and having more energy will do that.
Yes! I love this! Important to focus on the good 😊4 -
salleewins wrote: »I saw nothing healthy for breakfast that I could get with the coupon. I checked online ahead and decided on lunch at 10:30 am. The other person got breakfast (not a diner) and told me they felt uncomfortable with my choice. Haven't eaten out since with that one.13
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I get the typical ones, sometimes they don't even make sense. (IMH- In my head)
"You look like a stick when you stand sideways." IMH~ Well, Don't look at me sideways!
"Where is your other half?" IMH~ You got it!
"Are you sure you are healthy?" IMH~ Blank stare!
"You don't intend to disappear do you?" IMH~ Right this second? Yes I do.
"Don't go overboard!" IMH~ Blank stare!
"You are so boring now!" IMH~ Thanks! It is a new talent I acquired.
"How much money did you waste on replacing all your clothes?" IMH~ Nothing much, same amount I used to spend on eating crap.
The good ones are:
"Whatever you are doing is working. Keep at it!"
"You inspire me!"
"Can I join you on your workouts?"
"Can you teach me a few healthy recipes that work for you?"18 -
“Would it upset you if I said you’ve got a bubble butt?”
My trainer popped out with that while I was doing box squats this morning.
I cracked up, and had to explain to her about all the MFP visitors wanting just that.
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My Favorite comments:
"You look great, congratulations!"
"I am so proud of you!" (I usually get this comment from really close friends and family)
"WoW, you are such an inspiration."
"I am so motivated by your dedication."
My Least Favorite comments:
"Don't give up now." (I don't know why, but this one bugs me.)
"OMG, you are so skinny now" (This is very condescending, especially when it comes from someone who has never struggled with weight.)
"How much do you weigh now?" (None of your business!)13 -
clwilliams15 wrote: »"How much do you weigh now?" (None of your business!)5
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bobsburgersfan wrote: »clwilliams15 wrote: »"How much do you weigh now?" (None of your business!)
I had to stop my BF from telling our friends my starting weight and current weight I mean, I'm glad he's proud, but that is just waaay too much info. I draw the line at saying how many kg I've lost in total!14 -
"You need to be careful. You don't want to develop an eating disorder" (I eat more now than I did...the quality of your food matters)
"You look great. What diet are you doing? or What did you do to get to this point?" (I tell them and then they respond with..."Oh, I wouldn't do all that."
And my favorite..." Since you lost weight your head looks smaller." lol12 -
GertieLouTackett wrote: »And my favorite..." Since you lost weight your head looks smaller." lol
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