Do you watch people?

I can't say that I actually watch what other people eat at all. I do notice when they seem to be struggling just to get up stairs, or are very obese and have to walk with a cane, stuff like that. I think to myself that I'm so happy that I didn't have to face doing those things myself. I had my WLS before I got "that" bad, you know? And I can't believe how much better I feel now, too, and wish I could approach some of these people and tell them how much better my quality of life is now. But I don't do it, because I know that I would have resented someone interfering in my life like that. But it's hard not to "tell the world."

I'm guilty, and I'm a bit ashamed that I see their size and what they are doing rather than who they are. I pay little or no attention to "normal" sized people. I really don't like watching most people eat now. (Did I actually watch before? I don't remember!). I think my table manners are a lot better now because I take small bites, eat slowly, always sit up straight, put my hands in my lap between bites, and don't worry the food will disappear before I'm full/done. Buffets seem to be the worst. Since one can technically go back for another plate and more food, why make it a challenge to see how much you can pile on at one time? I also watch women shopping for clothes, and sometimes wonder why they are looking at size 16 when obviously then need a 24. But then I remember when I was fat but surgery was scheduled, I went "looking" at smaller sizes for the thrill of looking at what I hoped I would some day fit into. My how we change. I was looking at my size 12 jeans last night and thinking they looked huge compared to the size 10s, when just over a year ago I was still amazed that I has those numbers on any clothing I owned. Part of me now knows or at least better understands how people viewed me when I was MO, and it hurts, so I know I have to concentrate more on "who" people are rather than appearances least I become fat biased. (Maybe I already am?? not a good thought) anewme

I'm guilty....I, too, watch people when eating out. I'm wondering though, what troubles or problems or emotions they are trying to bury with the food they are eating. And, I'm never condemning in my thoughts...just saddened. .....and, I can't stand to watch fast food commercials. I want to three years ago my brain would not have been sending me these signals. luvitsunnyv