How to respond to comments about weight loss

golddogs
golddogs Posts: 42 Member
edited September 20 in Success Stories
Strange question.
Recently people are starting to notice my weight loss. What do you say when people comment about it? Most comments are something like "You've lost a lot of weight" or "You've lost weight, haven't you"?
I feel funny saying "Thank you" even though I think most comments are complimentary.
It makes me feel really good that people are noticing my hard work. :smile:
What do you say?
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  • Jovialation
    Jovialation Posts: 7,632 Member
    I usually say somethin like "Im really glad its enough that you noticed!"
    go ahead and be proud! you worked for it
  • ivykivy
    ivykivy Posts: 2,970 Member
    I smile and say thank you. If they ask me how much sometime I'll tell them. My aunt told me you look like you've lost more than that. I had to stay silent on that one

    Accept compliment. You have worked had. Compliments are your reward:flowerforyou:
  • virginiakatie
    virginiakatie Posts: 35
    I had my son 4 months ago and people have started saying "you're really shedding that baby weight" and my response has been "thanks, it's hard work"
  • KristyO
    KristyO Posts: 126
    I actually was sometimes embarassed when people would notice my weightloss when I shed about 30 pounds two years ago. It's weird...you get so used to how your body is, sometimes you don't realize how different you look!
  • havingitall
    havingitall Posts: 3,728 Member
    I always thank them with a huge smile
  • PatB52
    PatB52 Posts: 65
    I've lost significant amounts of weight in the past and it's always been really rewarding when people notice. I'm waiting for that to happen again. I think in the past I replied "Yes I have. Thank you for noticing."
  • wks7777
    wks7777 Posts: 230
    I actually hate when people comment on my weight period...i dont know what it is, it makes me angry regardless even if they are saying WOW you look great, i think no i dont, i havent lost weight in FOREVER, i look exactly the same as i did months ago. If i have lost weight i just say thanks ive lost such and such lbs and if i havent i just shake my head and say no i dont look good i look the same, im way overweight...i just get insulted either way i dont know its weird.
  • genma1987
    genma1987 Posts: 43 Member
    I'm the same way...I hate when people comment on my weight loss. I makes me feel very weird.
  • Ten10
    Ten10 Posts: 223 Member
    I have had a lot of people notice lately, and I just smile and say thank you! They want to know what I have done so that they can look good too but I feel like I look the same.
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    I'm the exact opposite...I wait, and wait...and wait for people to say something like that, and if they don't, I'm like, "You know...I've lost over 20 pounds." THEN they respond with, "Yes, you can really tell too! How did you do it?" Then I tell them about MFP. :smile:
  • PattyTheUndefeated
    PattyTheUndefeated Posts: 302 Member
    I can't stand the comments actually. They make me wonder how fat am I really that a nice thing to say to me is that I've lost weight. Is that all that people really focus on, how fat I was or am? How about, nice hair? Or, I like your outfit. Oh no, it's always about my weight. :mad:
  • kimberjones
    kimberjones Posts: 155
    I'm more like BrendaLee :happy: . I have a bright smile and eyes so that's usually the first thing people notice about me. It does get a little frustrating when people can't see a difference but if/when they do I just say, "Thanks" and smile at them. If they ask questions just tell them that you're working on eating healthy meals, working out and enjoying the body God gave you! :smile:
  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    I hate it when people say "You've lost a ton of weight." I'm sure it's just me being too sensitive, but I just think that sounds rude. It makes me think to myself "Thanks, you just insinuated that I look like I weigh 2,000 pounds!"

    Edited to add: That's not to say that I don't love it when people notice! :love:
  • BrenNew
    BrenNew Posts: 3,420 Member
    I always thank them with a huge smile


    I do the same thing! I am COMPLETELY THRILLED with the weight that I've lost, so I LOVE IT when people notice and say something! :happy: I usually say "45 pounds, and I did it with a free website." And then of course they ask all about it, and I tell them just how fantastic MFP is! :love: :happy:
  • memaw66
    memaw66 Posts: 2,558 Member
    I usually give that person a big hug and say "I LOVE YOU!!":laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    I really did do that to a girl at work!!!!

    I get upset on the inside when no one notices. So when they do notice it feels really really really good.

    But that's just me!

    Memaw
  • Sarandipity
    Sarandipity Posts: 1,560
    People just usually say to me that I am looking really good. Most don't specifically ask how much I have lost. My aunt said to me the other day that I was looking so awesome, and I volunteered the "it is amazing what 62lbs down can do" :happy:

    They usually mean well and I take it that way and say thank you :smile:
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    " Thank you, I am hot!"

    What??? Too conceited??:laugh: :laugh:
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    " Thank you, I am hot!"

    What??? Too conceited??:laugh: :laugh:

    No really............I LOVE IT!! I have worked so hard to lose it and keep it off. My health is apparent and I love it.

    My favorite compliment to date was "Oooh, what are you eating? You always eat so healthy and I try to bring what you bring for lunch!" :noway:

    Me? I used to eat 2 hotdogs with cheese sauce and fries.

    Now I had carrots with hummus and triscuits with low fat ched cheese (1oz)
  • BrenNew
    BrenNew Posts: 3,420 Member
    " Thank you, I am hot!"

    What??? Too conceited??:laugh: :laugh:


    LOL, I hear you! When I ask my husband every night if he's locked the doors, I also add "I'm hot you know, don't want anyone coming in to get me!"!!! :laugh:
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    " Thank you, I am hot!"

    What??? Too conceited??:laugh: :laugh:


    LOL, I hear you! When I ask my husband every night if he's locked the doors, I also add "I'm hot you know, don't want anyone coming in to get me!"!!! :laugh:

    ^5!:drinker:
  • czewwhat
    czewwhat Posts: 8,715
    I smile like a five year old on christmas morning and say yes I have tell them how much and how much more I am going to lose! then I say I owe it all to Myfitnesspal.com. Lots of people want to do it but dont know how, they want on the band wagon! Invite them! If they tell me I am getting to thin, I smile and say, my mirror doesn't think so! then I laugh. I just say I really want to be healthy and happy. Living a good long life is important to me!
  • stang41992
    stang41992 Posts: 129 Member
    " Thank you, I am hot!"

    What??? Too conceited??:laugh: :laugh:


    LOL, I hear you! When I ask my husband every night if he's locked the doors, I also add "I'm hot you know, don't want anyone coming in to get me!"!!! :laugh:

    HAHA!!!! I'll do that one tonight :blushing:
  • czewwhat
    czewwhat Posts: 8,715
    I hate it when people say "You've lost a ton of weight." I'm sure it's just me being too sensitive, but I just think that sounds rude. It makes me think to myself "Thanks, you just insinuated that I look like I weigh 2,000 pounds!"

    Edited to add: That's not to say that I don't love it when people notice! :love:

    I think you are being sensitive! when someone says you are so pretty today, are you thinking, wow was I ugly yesterday! give yourself a pep talk and get happy your hard work is paying off!
  • mrsyac2
    mrsyac2 Posts: 2,784 Member
    I'm simple I don't thrive on the compliments or comments and I also don't care if I get them.

    When I do I say thank you I am a work in progress.
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
    I always thank them and tell them I've worked hard at it. I don't want anyone thinking I took some magic pill or something. I do sometimes also mention that I have a few more pounds to lose too.
  • ilike2moveit
    ilike2moveit Posts: 776 Member
    I hate it when people say "You've lost a ton of weight." I'm sure it's just me being too sensitive, but I just think that sounds rude. It makes me think to myself "Thanks, you just insinuated that I look like I weigh 2,000 pounds!"

    Edited to add: That's not to say that I don't love it when people notice! :love:
    Most of the comments I have received have been positive, but I have received 2 that I thought were weird, "You look like you've lost half a person," and "everything about you looks different (then she started listing things) and says, everything looks different, even your eyes." I'm thinking WTH? My eyes? Really? What's different about my eyes? Someone on here suggested that cheeks get smaller and maybe it makes the eyes look bigger. :laugh: :laugh: I laughed about it for days!
  • ilike2moveit
    ilike2moveit Posts: 776 Member
    " Thank you, I am hot!"

    What??? Too conceited??:laugh: :laugh:


    LOL, I hear you! When I ask my husband every night if he's locked the doors, I also add "I'm hot you know, don't want anyone coming in to get me!"!!! :laugh:
    I'm stealing your line! :tongue:
  • Georg
    Georg Posts: 1,728 Member
    "everything about you looks different (then she started listing things) and says, everything looks different, even your eyes." I'm thinking WTH? My eyes? Really? What's different about my eyes? Someone on here suggested that cheeks get smaller and maybe it makes the eyes look bigger. :laugh: :laugh: I laughed about it for days!

    :laugh:
    That's funny. But when I'm not eating healthy, my face is puffy & my eyes disappear. I look all squenchy.
    :bigsmile:
  • hasiangirl
    hasiangirl Posts: 1,613
    lol most of the people i know wont say a word to me anymore....im vicious when it comes to my weight lol...my bf says its pointless maybe thats why he just calls me fat now :laugh: :laugh: every time he'd say something i'd be really ungreatful for the compliment and just say i still have quite a bit of weight to lose and toning to do....lol i do it instinctively but now i kinda wish someone would say something :laugh: :laugh: i just cant make up my mind i guess:laugh: :laugh:
  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    I hate it when people say "You've lost a ton of weight." I'm sure it's just me being too sensitive, but I just think that sounds rude. It makes me think to myself "Thanks, you just insinuated that I look like I weigh 2,000 pounds!"

    Edited to add: That's not to say that I don't love it when people notice! :love:

    I think you are being sensitive! when someone says you are so pretty today, are you thinking, wow was I ugly yesterday! give yourself a pep talk and get happy your hard work is paying off!

    :laugh: Yes, I would think that inwardly! But I would be really happy and accept the compliment graciously! It's a hard habit to break, but I am breaking it!
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