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06.11.08, 09:52 AM General Topics
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If you are overweight, how do you deal with comments from friends/family about your weight? I'm size 16 and am working on the weight loss but can't deal with the comments anymore, just can never think how to respond when they occur. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.11.08, 09:52 AM Flag
 

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i'd be proactive and tell your friends/family that comments upset you and you want them to try to avoid commenting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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I hear you. It is always painful no matter how gently it is expressed (or well meaning). I wish I could tell you how to deal but I can only commiserate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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I always wonder if people think they are telling me something I don't know -- as if I am not thinking about it every minute ot the day. If I could fix the problem of course I would I don't need their hints.! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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May I ask a serious Q? My brother is about 40 lbs over weight. No doubt he knows but seems to not care. I won't say anything but feel as if he doesn't control this now he will forever lose this battle. Most ppl say MYOB but he is my bro and I don't want him to have health issues for sheer lack of motivation. What do you suggest? TIA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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hijack: my sister is very overweight, not size 16 but in the plus sizes. If I had to guess, I would say she probably needs to lose 75 to 100 pounds. She's 51 and has 3 young children and I'm really worried about her health. what can I say or do? nothing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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geez, people actually say stuff? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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I think it is hideous that people actually comment on your weight. Seriously, would you comment on a relatives baldness or acne? I would just tell them to MYOB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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really??? I have several obese family members and would NEVER make a remark. Even though their eating habits are ATROCIOUS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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np: Ditto. I try very hard not to pay attention to their food in fear they can see me silently judge it. But my BIL is easily 75lbs overweight and ordered two entrees or two apps/one entree at every meal we had out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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posted above about my sister, and she doesn't eat like that. she just eats all the time. if there is food within reach, she's eating it. if we're sitting around the dinner table after dinner, she'll just keep picking at stuff. it's compulsive. she would probably be a good candidate for Overeaters Anonymous. She's a recovered alcoholic as well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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Is she having trouble in the rest of her life? It's hard to suggest therapy if otherwise they are doing okay (even though I think overeating is many times a psychological thing). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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not that I know of. she's very busy with 3 children and a private practice. she's always been heavy, but in the last 10 years, she's just gotten huge [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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What are you doing to work on the weight loss? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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np: What does it matter what she is doing? Even if she were doing nothing, her family has no right to comment on it, particularly since she is nowhere near morbidly obese. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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I completely, completely agree with you. I think it is horrible that anyone would have the nerve to say a word about someone's weight. I am just wondering what she is doing. WHen I finally took the bull by the horns and decided I wanted to lose the weight I did it with ww and exercize and I have been fairly successful (now a size 12). Just thought I would offer some encouragement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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