Do you like it when people call you skinny?

It depends on the content.  I would much rather be told I look happier, healthier, etc. 

Thanks for playin yall.  It was a bunch of folks who had not seen me in a while and were surprised, but - I just feel to same ol to me maybe its weird. *shrug*

I do not like it: it makes me uncomfortable, as do the endless questions about how much I eat and exercise.

Recently, a colleague, who has been a very close friend for more than a decade, called me "Skeletor" behind my back and another colleague repeated it to me, not knowing it might be hurtful (she is clueless). Needless to say, I was very hurt and have pretty much written off the friendship. This friend has not been supportive period and the "Skeletor" comment was just the final straw.

She sounds jealous...

I can honestly say I'm not fond of it...yet. I'm having a real tough time with seeing myself thinner. I look in the mirror especially without clothes on and I still see a fat girl. Part of that is from all the extra skin I'm carrying...it's a perfect "Silence of the Lambs" scenario...there's enough skin to make a person suit. It's a little better with clothes on...it covers a multitude of sins.
I know it takes a while for your brain to catch up, and I'm 8 months out and 110 lbs down, so I'm waiting.

The CEO of our company said "Hey skinny!!" the other day. I kinda grinned at him, but internally I grimaced. I can't tell you how much everyone I work with has been in supporting me through my journey, and I knew where his heart was, so it was OK.

One day at a time, eh??

Heidi