My Grandfather called me fat

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  • tweston58
    tweston58 Posts: 3
    Both my grandmothers are like this. One of them actually tries to come up with exercises for me to do. Anyone want to go roll a hay bale with me? It used to bother me a lot and I guess it still does a little bit, but I have come to the conclusion that I could way 90 pounds and they would both still think I was fat. Never mind that I have 2 college degrees, a career, am on my feet financially, and am relatively healthy. All either one of them ever see is my weight. I am trying to learn to ignore them and focus on me and how well I am doing.
  • KeriW626
    KeriW626 Posts: 430
    My father in law said something as rude to me. He watched us on Christmas via web cam. He recently told me if I didnt eat 7,000 calories at a time I would be sooooo fat. (his wife out weighs me?) He eats any thing he wants and doesnt gain a lb. Honestly I cant even imagine 7.000 calories in one sitting? Im not sure I even served that much to tell the truth. lol In any case, yes it hurt my feelings. But its really none of his business. Im sure when we go visit in Sept. he will complain I dont eat enough. He is 80. If he makes any remarks about me being fat, I will come back with his drinking or his smoking. And let him know he can kiss where I cant.... yup you got it right, he can kiss my elbow. :noway:
  • graelwyn
    graelwyn Posts: 1,340 Member
    yeah the general rule of thumb is kids and old people tell it how it is.

    i mean you think you're overweight don't you? i'm assuming so because your avatar says "fabulous fat", so why be surprised when others see you the same.

    I agree with this. Granted, it isn't the kindest thing to hear, but the fact is, you are overweight and you know you are overweight, so how can you be shocked when a relative tells you you are? It might be somewhat painful, but I would sooner have the truth than a lie.
  • tweston58
    tweston58 Posts: 3
    It is all in how they say it. If they are expressing concern and trying to show show support that is one thing, but if they are just saying it to be rude and hurtful that is different. Plus, if you are trying to lose weight and are constantly being remind
    ed that you are still fat it can be relly depressing. Am I fat? Yes. Do I need you to keep reminding me about it? NO!

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