Amazing things people say when you're losing weight

You look so good....NOW! (Geee, thanks!)

Are you losing weight because of Jennifer Hudson? (Ranted about this yesterday, she is not the Black woman weight loss goddess)

You had surgery right? (Contrary to popular belief, people can lose large amounts of weight sans bariatric surgery!)

LMAO at the Jennifer Hudson comment and your response!!!!

"I bet you're hideous naked, now"

O M G!!!!! WHY would anyone say that??!?!?!!

"Hey, Size 6! I call you size 6 instead of what I really want to call you, which is *itch."

"You're getting so skinny I just want to vomit all over you."


Both comments were made by people I would also consider thin. I just want to respond with, I didn't just wake up this way. I worked my @$$ off to get here.

"... You look skinny, are you sick?"

Geez, NO - I am not sick. I am just losing weight, so I don't get sick, you moron.

My number one pet peeve is "Girl! How much more weight you tryna lose? Your not trying to get too much smaller are you?"(Thinking if I'm doing it the healthy way what does it matter)

or

"Dont lose anymore weight. Your gonna start to look anorexic or sick" (I'm in a size 6. Thats far from sick looking)

now that I'm mantaining I hate the "oh cummon, you could eat like 5 donuts, you don't need to lose anymore weight"....yes I realize this, that is why I am MANTAINING but if I binge out I will gain which I do not want. It takes effort to mantain!

Yesss!! I cant stand that!! People think that you can just eat whatever after you lost weight. Thats what got you fat in the first place. Ugh!!

Uh...maybe I'm the only one, but I'm happy when people notice. LOL.

I have had a couple people say, "You're disappearing." or "Don't lose anymore or you'll be too skinny." It doesn't really bother me. I just joke that sadly it's my *kitten* that seems to be disappearing. LOL.

Anyhow, they have their opinions and I do think they are well meaning. I think it's just weird for people who are so accustomed to seeing us one way - for, in many cases, years - and then to see a drastic change.

My ex husband always said I looked scary skinny....keep in mind - I've NEVER been skinny....I think the lowest he EVER saw me at was 180...I'm 5'9"...and at 183 again now...there's plenty of meat on these bones!!!! NO JOKE...I could easily lose another 10-15...but I'm taking it 5 at a time...

Some people...I don't care!!!! I'm doing this for me!

Sometimes compliments can come out twisted, it's not like anyone really thinks you lost a literal ton of weight, it's just how people talk. Some of these so-called "skinny people" making the comments may be former fat people themselves. Maybe they're just asking you if you feel better because they felt better when they lost weight. Other people may be complimenting you because they're jealous and failed at dieting themselves.

But point is, no matter how idiotic people's comments are regarding your weight loss, most people are just trying to be nice. Even if you suspect the compliment may be coming from a mean place, just be the bigger person by being nice back- smile, and say "thanks" and walk away.

this is what i try to keep in mind - most people don't understand how much of your day is consumed by your weight and your program and your goals, etc....they really are only trying to be nice....and its just a passing thought to them - I try to remember that they aren't thinking about my journey 1/1000th as much as I am - so they may inadvertently come off as rude, harsh, or otherwise...I take it with a grain of salt....

My mother recently said "Wow, you look younger and older all at the same time!" I didn't know how to react to that one at first, but when I told myself she was only trying to be nice (she is my mom after all - she has to love me, right!?) I came back with, "Thanks Ma - I'll take the younger part - we can ignore that old reference you just made...."

On second thought, maybe she was just getting back at me for telling her on her 60th birthday - "Wow, mom, you're officially old now. How does it feel?" That was a schmuck line if I ever heard one....sheesh, the nerve of some peo....errrr I mean me.

*Chuckle* We all think wonderful thoughts that come out terribly wrong sometimes. Take it with a grain of salt.... Sometimes love has teeth too - kinda like a puppy bite - love can hurt! But that doesnt mean its not love....

I had a girl at work pat my stomach and tell me she can see a differance. I just looked at her like she was crazy, no words could come out.

My sister (who has seen me overweight her whole life) told me that I am withering away and that I look borderline anorexic. I still have plenty of meat on my bones. I think she's just not used to the "skinny" me.

Careful, though. My husband and I have both changed a lot physically. However, when we look in the mirror, we see the tummy pouch or the love handles-we don't see the progress as much as others do. Helps me to understand (a little) how people can become anorexic.

agree 100%

How'd you do it?

me: uhh, eat less and exercise?

Pet peeve because people are just wanting a magic fix-it or an "easy button". They already know the answer, they just don't want to hear it.

Hahahahahahahaha - my standard answer - I stopped eating and started moving....A LOT!! you should see some of the looks i get...

Oh I know exactly how you feel. I have lost 22 lbs and nobody has noticed at all. I am with you that I know I am doing this for myself, blah, blah, blah...... BUT how can somebody not notice? I just want one person to say something!!! Haha. I'm such a drama queen. At the end of the day though, I feel amazing, I know I have lost weight and nobody is going to stop me. This is my time and I'm doing it!

"I bet you're hideous naked, now"

O M G!!!!! WHY would anyone say that??!?!?!!

because they assume after almost 100 pounds that i DEFINITELY have the loose skin thing happening. Ignorant jerks.

ok so i just checked your profile pics, and please dont take this as me hitting on you (I'm extremely happily married) but... WOW - you look absolutely amazing! I doubt you could look hideous...naked or otherwise. Congrats on all of your success & keep up the fantastic work!!

seem to have a little jealousy of the weight loss as well. But as people have said before this, it's not about anyone but YOU! So now if they say something that's insulting or sarcastic, I usually say something that fits the comment made.

If its a Dr (I work in a hospital) I tell then it's because I would rather see them in the hall than be on their operating table.

Or

Yeah I wanted to loose weight, but it seems I am loosing it all in my boobs! (My wife used to say that, you should see how people look at me when I say that with a straight face!

Or The naughtiest for the most insulting

Yes I lost alot of weight so my penis would look bigger. That usually shuts them right up!

LMAO.... this is funny stuff! hahahahahahaha Love it