Uncomfortable praise

Why do I feel so embarrassed when people start gushing about my weight loss? it's weird. I am not someone who dislikes compliments. and i am so proud of my accomplishment and hard work. I have always dressed well, had my hair done, worn funky jewelry and had my own style.. but, now 8 months out I am starting to get uncomfortable when people ( girlfriends mostly) start gushing about how great I look But, really, hate the ." How much weight have you lost?" I HATE that! anyone else feel that way?

I don't feel uncomfortable, but if someone other than my close family asks how much I've lost, I'd feel no differently about that than I do about someone asking me how much something cost. Frankly, it's none of their business, and it's gauche to ask (in my opinion).

My response for now is "not enough yet." When I am at my forever weight, it will be "just enough." The vagueness of the answers should be enough for most people to get the subtle message that the number is "nunya." (Nun of ya business lol)

I don't like when people give me effusive praise about anything, so I've become a master of changing the subject :P

I don't care for it either. I just say thanks and not much more to not keep the topic going.

I assume your friends who ask how much you've lost knew you had surgery. Only people that knew I had surgery asks me that. I guess it's a logical question in their head.

Yes, it is mostly the friends that know I had surgery. The ones that don't know I had surgery say " how did you lose your weight"? And I always say " well, a lot of hard work". The friends that know are just being kind I suppose and trying to be supportive but, it just feels wierd.it reminds me of the feeling I used to get when people would ask how my husband and I met and I would tell them we met on line ... it's like I felt they were judging me for cheating and not doing things the old fashioned way.... does that make sense?

"Wow, you look great!" == "Thanks!"

"How much weight have you lost?" == "A bunch."

"How much more do you want to lose?" == "A bit."

"How are you doing it?" == "Eating right and lots and lots of exercise."

They usually lose interest once they realize there's no "One Weird Trick" or gimmick.

Love it!!! Thank you!!

Yesterday I saw a woman I haven't seen for a while and the FIRST thing she said to me was, "Wow! How much weight have you lost now?"

And I'm thinking... seriously? I haven't seen you for like 6 months and this is the first thing you say to me?

Some people have no filter..