"OMG! You were FAT and.....

(deactivated member)
on 8/1/15 9:02 am

BALD???? Oh, God, that must have been just awful, especially being so short!"

Yes, those were words that were spoken to me just the other day. I guess I was a real triple threat! Sigh....

Funny thing is that the person who said it was no stranger to being overweight. Some people don't think, I guess. All I could do was smile. Clearly, the comment bugged me if I'm posting about it 2 days later! LOL!

E_Saenz
on 8/1/15 9:19 am - Grand Rapids , MI
VSG on 08/12/15

I'm short and fat for now but not for long and I'm a woman I think bald men are sexy and always have idk why but that's just me whoever this person is their opinion doesn't define you and you should be proud of your weight loss success.  Bald or not bald I think the person is probably jealous.  Be strong be bold and don't allow other's opinion change your view of yourself.

Elia Maria Saenz
    

Shel25
on 8/1/15 9:40 am

"Some people don't think" is an understatement.  I am generally forgiving of clumsy attempts to put my weight loss into some sort of perspective.  But, honestly, some of it is a bit traumatizing.  

For me, the worst are those who can't put their thoughts it into words.  So they puff out their cheeks and use arm and hand motions to show how big I was.  In what world is that appropriate in any possible way? I have gotten better at turning away as they go thru their motions so I don't stare at them in horror. 

I try not to think much about it, but have enjoyed this moment of ranting.  Thanks!

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happyteacher
on 8/1/15 11:19 am

I guess you will just have to settle for being short and hot now :)

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diane S.
on 8/1/15 11:34 am

geez time for a snappy comeback.   shoulda said " yes but i was never a rude a$$ole "    D


      
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NateH
on 8/1/15 12:13 pm
VSG on 09/26/14

Good one! I always think of witty comebacks a day or two later. I've had a similar encounter, not the short part, just the fat part. And my witty retort was said to myself like a week later. 

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ElizaM
on 8/1/15 2:22 pm
VSG on 07/24/14

I love the phrase l'esprit de l'escalier, or staircase wit: thinking of the perfect reply by the time you've reached the bottom of the staircase. 

   

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Nikke2003
on 8/1/15 2:48 pm - PA
VSG on 05/13/13

WHO IS THIS PERSON!?!??! I WILL CUT THEM FOR UPSETTING YOU!!!!! 

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frisco
on 8/1/15 5:56 pm

Whoa !!!! Nikke...... fiery, glad it wasn't me !!!

frisco 

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(deactivated member)
on 8/1/15 9:27 pm

You can be my hero any day!

 

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