People say I'm fat...
tamtamstar
Posts: 15
But I don't believe that. Because I know I'm fit. I'm muscle-y.
I admit I did gain weight.. But I know it's muscle... I'm 120 pounds with 5'4 height. I admit too that I was an underweight before. 104 pounds... And my friends said that I look sickly. I don't like people here, saying that I'm fat because clearly, I am not. Just because they don't see me running around the neighbourhood. I'm sorry if I had to put it out here. Because I'm so tired of hearing them say that.
I'm in the Philippines and their vision of "fit" are skin and bones.
I admit I did gain weight.. But I know it's muscle... I'm 120 pounds with 5'4 height. I admit too that I was an underweight before. 104 pounds... And my friends said that I look sickly. I don't like people here, saying that I'm fat because clearly, I am not. Just because they don't see me running around the neighbourhood. I'm sorry if I had to put it out here. Because I'm so tired of hearing them say that.
I'm in the Philippines and their vision of "fit" are skin and bones.
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woooaah what the hell you're not fat at all! you have a fantastic body, you're beautiful! keep up the good work :-)0
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Read this post from another member:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/633081-when-you-cry-they-win-stop0 -
Thank you. I just really want to instil to the people here too that you should never ever listen to people. If you know that you're in a good path.. You know it.woooaah what the hell you're not fat at all! you have a fantastic body, you're beautiful! keep up the good work :-)
The only problem in my neighbourhood is that they think I'm a teenager, well in fact, I'm already 21. Turning 22 this year. I don't want to go back to the "skin and bones" that I was before. 0 -
But I don't believe that. Because I know I'm fit. I'm muscle-y.
Here are my pictures:
(that's just last Saturday)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/576630_4144926782998_278745041_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/292178_4129840845859_67386925_n.jpg
I admit I did gain weight.. But I know it's muscle... I'm 120 pounds with 5'4 height. I admit too that I was an underweight before. 104 pounds... And my friends said that I look sickly. I don't like people here, saying that I'm fat because clearly, I am not. Just because they don't see me running around the neighbourhood. I'm sorry if I had to put it out here. Because I'm so tired of hearing them say that.
I'm in the Philippines and their vision of "fit" are skin and bones.
And my stats are: 32-23.5-34.5
Hi tamtamstar,
don't let others drive you. When I was overweighted people talked, when I was underweighted, people talked, it's always the same chorus - much talk when the subject doesn't concern by a bit their own lives :-) so don't listen and roll on0 -
Read this post from another member:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/633081-when-you-cry-they-win-stop
Thank you so much for this.. This is actually the first time that I whined about this.. Because I don't usually do it.. But thank you for this. It gave me much more light! 0 -
haha there is a phrase for all of those who says you are fat 'Get lost!!!'
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sweetie you look perfect .. I am 5.4 and people call me I look skinny and you know how much I weigh 130pounds!!!!!
I would love to see myself at 120 (although I am sure I couldnt reach there)
You look perfect!!!!
just ignore those people... and live your life.. some people do not have better things in their life than criticizing others...
they are called 'Losers!' and simply they are Jealous..
Ignore! thats the only solution0 -
Trust me and everyone that posts in here, you aren't fat or overweight. You look slim and healthy.
People who say these kinds of things are usually jealous and need to say them to make them feel satisfied, but trust me, they are most likely hurting inside about themselves.0 -
But I don't believe that. Because I know I'm fit. I'm muscle-y.
Here are my pictures:
(that's just last Saturday)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/576630_4144926782998_278745041_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/292178_4129840845859_67386925_n.jpg
I admit I did gain weight.. But I know it's muscle... I'm 120 pounds with 5'4 height. I admit too that I was an underweight before. 104 pounds... And my friends said that I look sickly. I don't like people here, saying that I'm fat because clearly, I am not. Just because they don't see me running around the neighbourhood. I'm sorry if I had to put it out here. Because I'm so tired of hearing them say that.
I'm in the Philippines and their vision of "fit" are skin and bones.
And my stats are: 32-23.5-34.5
Hi tamtamstar,
don't let others drive you. When I was overweighted people talked, when I was underweighted, people talked, it's always the same chorus - much talk when the subject doesn't concern by a bit their own lives :-) so don't listen and roll on
Thank you so much! The thing that I'm doing whenever I hear people say that to me, is that I laugh it off and say, "I'm not fat. I'm fit." But thank you for your kind words.0 -
you are not fat at all
I know in Philippines standards are crazy, but don't give in
you are fit
you are strong
you are healthy
you are beautiful0 -
Who in the hell would call you fat? I'm pretty sure a 23.5 inch waist is reallllly tiny.
That's insanity.
You look great.0 -
First of all you are not fat, and you are beautiful! You're friends must not be that pretty at all and they are completely jealous because you have looks and a great body! You definitely need better friends girl!0
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You are SOooo not fat, ignore the haters x0
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First of all you are not fat, and you are beautiful! You're friends must not be that pretty at all and they are completely jealous because you have looks and a great body! You definitely need better friends girl!
Defo agree with the secon sentence too0 -
haha there is a phrase for all of those who says you are fat 'Get lost!!!'
:-))
sweetie you look perfect .. I am 5.4 and people call me I look skinny and you know how much I weigh 130pounds!!!!!
I would love to see myself at 120 (although I am sure I couldnt reach there)
You look perfect!!!!
just ignore those people... and live your life.. some people do not have better things in their life than criticizing others...
they are called 'Losers!' and simply they are Jealous..
Ignore! thats the only solution
I really don't get people why having "meat" in your body is considered fat... I actually don't mind them at all... It's just really irritating. It's like I want to tell them, "dude, if you see me fat, let's see who's going to leave longer." I feel sad about them though, because the "fit" that they know is the "skin and bones" the anorexic really. Though, all I can do is small and just continue what I do. Be active. 0 -
You look like a teensy peanut to me. Good point. What other people say can be skewed.0
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Thank you! The only thing that makes me really keep on track about myself is that I know that I am strong. And that I can still fit small sizes but I'm not the sickly looking girls. Thank you guysyou are not fat at all
I know in Philippines standards are crazy, but don't give in
you are fit
you are strong
you are healthy
you are beautiful 0 -
120 is a perfect weight for your height. You look great!0
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Well I dunno how to educate them between the difference of muscle and fat really.Who in the hell would call you fat? I'm pretty sure a 23.5 inch waist is reallllly tiny.
That's insanity.
You look great. But thank you. And yes, people are insane. And you know the people who calls me fat, are the ones who are actually fat. It's weird. Fat where their stomachs are bloated who aren't living a healthy lifestyle. It's so weird. 0 -
I can't believe that anyone would say you were fat at that weight. They must have a very warped idea of what weight people should be is all I can say :noway:
I am shorter and heavier than you and nobody has ever called me fat so whoever said this to you should be cut out of your life, they are not a friend x0 -
Be strong!!haha there is a phrase for all of those who says you are fat 'Get lost!!!'
:-))
sweetie you look perfect .. I am 5.4 and people call me I look skinny and you know how much I weigh 130pounds!!!!!
I would love to see myself at 120 (although I am sure I couldnt reach there)
You look perfect!!!!
just ignore those people... and live your life.. some people do not have better things in their life than criticizing others...
they are called 'Losers!' and simply they are Jealous..
Ignore! thats the only solution
I really don't get people why having "meat" in your body is considered fat... I actually don't mind them at all... It's just really irritating. It's like I want to tell them, "dude, if you see me fat, let's see who's going to leave longer." I feel sad about them though, because the "fit" that they know is the "skin and bones" the anorexic really. Though, all I can do is small and just continue what I do. Be active.
and stay relax.. no one should have that power to let ya down..
you look beautiful
sexy and pretty
count urself lucky!!!
Gal you rock.. just ignore those losers! xx0 -
You look great! My mom and grandma are from the Philippines and I would get comments from them all the time about my weight, so I know how you feel about that!
My mom has nothing but nice things to say now, and now that I'm lifting weights, my grandma tells me not to look like a man LOL
If you feel good about yourself, that's all that matters! You're gorgeous!0 -
The people telling you you're fat are on drugs.
Probably literally. Cocaine is great for being skinny and mean.0 -
Meh, tell them to have a Coke and a smile and shut the *kitten* up...0
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Thank you dear. Actually people in my neighbourhood, aren't really my friends. I dunno... My friends are not from my village.. They live a bit further from mine. They never said I am fat. Oh well, people in my village doesn't really live a healthy lifestyle. But thank you dearest!First of all you are not fat, and you are beautiful! You're friends must not be that pretty at all and they are completely jealous because you have looks and a great body! You definitely need better friends girl! 0 -
This is a joke right? Clearly you know you aren't fat so I have to believe this is an attempt to fish for compliments.
Which is fine and what not, but just say you want compliments.0 -
Ignore it or MOVE!0
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Seriously??? I think you are fishing for complements. Because, that's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.0
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This is a joke right? Clearly you know you aren't fat so I have to believe this is an attempt to fish for compliments.
Which is fine and what not, but just say you want compliments.
Should have kept reading before I posted! ^ BINGO0 -
You look great! My mom and grandma are from the Philippines and I would get comments from them all the time about my weight, so I know how you feel about that!
My mom has nothing but nice things to say now, and now that I'm lifting weights, my grandma tells me not to look like a man LOL
If you feel good about yourself, that's all that matters! You're gorgeous!
I actually just do walking, dancing and yoga now. People around my village actually saw I lost my heavier weight before. So I guess when I actually acquired mass, they thought that I am fat. It's so different here really. I admit, I was really underweight before... And I didn't feel good about it. So yeah, sometimes I just thought that if I don't have a strong will... I will breakdown and even acquire eating disorders. But thank you people for keeping me at my will. 0 -
Sorry if some people thought I'm fishing for compliments. I actually planned before that I'm not going to post any pictures.. And even put my stats. I just put it there because people might think I'm just joking or something. But I'm in a country where being "stick" is the sexy in their vocabulary. And so it's sometimes hard to keep your will up if you are living in a place where people around you are in a twisted kind of thinking. I'm really sorry.0
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