Things that make you go HUH???

[Harley Chick]

I was walking down the hallway at work yesterday and this woman that I've spoken to about 2 times stopped me and said "I hear you used to be fat". I said, "OK." (It's true, but I don't know how she knew). Then she says "How did you lose the weight?". I said, "I changed the way I ate and I exercise everyday". She said "That's what I was afraid of" and walked away.

Hello, why do people think you can lose weight by any other means than hard work and dedication towards your goal???? It just kind of put me off, but I thought you guys might get a kick out of it.

 

[kamgen]

Crazy! Some people are so strange.
At my job, no one has said anything. I have lost 27lbs since January and no one has said anything...don't they notice? Hmmmm....Makes me feel like I am still fat....
whatever!

Kamy

 

[Liz]

People are amazing. I don't know why I continue to be surprised when I read things like this. How do they justify such stupidity?

 

[DiznEeyore]

That is one of the weirdest things I've ever heard. It takes all kinds! You handled it well, though!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

I can't believe she said that?!!! First of all, I can't believe she came up to you like that!!!!! If she really wanted to know, she would have come up and asked you in a more delicate way. Looks like she was just trying to justify where she is in life. Very poor behavior on her part. Secondly, why was this even a topic of discussion? That would make me mad. YOu handled it perfectly!!!

kamgen, my guess that some people haven't said anything, is because they might not want to offend you, since weight is a touch subject for some, they just might not know exactly "how" to compliment you. The others are probably jealous because they want to loose weight and get fit as well. Just keep working hard, you have done amazing, and who care's about them, we love you!

 

[karebear1]

Oh mY GOSH!!! I'm speechless! That is a very strange thing to say! Certainly She could've said it in a nicer way! Oh well, just look at it as a positive comment.

Kam- don't give up! I have to lose a lot of weight before poeple start noticing. One summer I lost over 30 lbs and NO ONE noticed! Not even my best friend that I hadn't seen all summer! I bet people don't start noticing with me until I lose about 50 lbs! Kind of depressing to think about that, but I'm not doing this for them- I'm doing this for me. All of us here know about your successes. You are a constant source of strength and motivation to many - including me! Just keep on task Kam- they'll be singing your praises before ya know it!

 

[PrincessMo]

some people just don't have any tact do they.....i think you handled the sitch well (better than most people). i don't think it was anything you should take offense to since she must think you are thin now anyways since she said "used to be fat". these are the moments you feel good about yourself though for not only how you look but your manners and persona, i'm sure you would never say a thing like that to someone and neither would the rest of the wonderful people on this board. congrats to everyone on their weight loss so far. i will be right there with you by monday at the latest. Have A Disney Day!!!

 

[CathyCanada]

Isn't that when you would like to reply "And I hear you used to be smart?"

Whatever happened to good old common courtesy, let alone common sense not to say such a thing??

CC

 

[Beanie]

Well that was rude!!

Reminds me of all those infomercials for those weight loss pills...I love the advertisements, "Lose 100 pounds in one month"...AS IF!!!