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how do i tell me friend shes big


Question Posted Monday September 19 2005, 8:05 am

okay well my friend is kindof a eater i mean when were at lunch she eats alot plus everyone elses food i dont want to tell her she should stop eating cause shes fat but like how do i tell her cause shes my friend and i dont want her to regret it when she gets older for being a lil big and ya know i dont want to hurt her feelings

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bob_sayz_it answered Friday October 14 2005, 7:42 pm:
your friend isnt blind, she probably noes shes fat
dont tell her, even in the nicest way it will hurt
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strange_ursula answered Friday October 7 2005, 8:07 pm:
I know it can be hard when you're worried about a friend a what they could be doing to themselves, but I'm sure that she's aware that she's a little overweight.
If your friend confides in you about her weight then it is your duty as a good friend to help her in whatever she decides to do. If she doesn't, all you can do is encourage her to eat well (be tactful, please) and be there for her if she does want to confide.
If your friend is happy with her weight and it is not a health issue then it really should not be a concern for you either.
I hope this was helpful,
UrsulaX

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piinkiie answered Sunday October 2 2005, 7:11 pm:
Honestly, if I were you I wouldn't really "tell" her. I'd go about it in a discreet manner. My best friend's bigger, and I still think she's beautiful. Her appearance shouldn't matter to you, if she's struggling with it and complaining about it, then help her boost her confidence, and print out some healthy recipes that you think she'd like and give them to her. Another thing you could try, is that you could pick out the food or foods she's the worst with and tell her that she should see how long she can go without eating them because they're not good for her. Kind of like lent, just have her give them up. That's all I can think of, hope I helped. Just don't hurt your friend.

Best of luck. :)

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srrh answered Wednesday September 21 2005, 10:53 am:
Tell her you are working on changing your diet to eat healthier, and ask if she'll be an "eating buddy" with you. Invite her to do healthy things, like jogging. Basically, make being healthy a FUN thing, and something you do TOGETHER, so it's not like it's all on her.

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X0C0URT answered Monday September 19 2005, 7:43 pm:
You don't need to say anything to her. I know you're concernced, but it isn't your place to tell her how to eat. That's what parents are for. If you're worried that she has a health problem, maybe you could try talking to her mom. But her mom might be offended too, so it's probably best not to say anything.

X0C0URT

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IAmShammay answered Monday September 19 2005, 7:33 pm:
wtf?! dont tell her that. she will only feel more insecure than she already is. hey, a girl gotta eat!

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truadvice answered Monday September 19 2005, 7:24 pm:
i really dont suggest you do that , your friend may have some other problems like with metabolism or maybe medication that make her hungry , just be her friend , i understand you care about her so instead of saying you eat too much which will CRUSH her go jog together on weekends or do something active like swim or play tennis and then she can burn the calories and be some what healthy .

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cailoisa answered Monday September 19 2005, 4:05 pm:
It is very kind of you to worry about your friend like this. But let me give you advice from someone who was really fat all through school.

Don't say anything to her. Odds are, she knows. Unless she is in serious denial (which is possible, but very rare), she is very aware of the fact that she is fat, and she is probably bothered by it, too. She probably hears it from other girls talking behind her back, and from random strangers making comments. I always did. The last thing she wants is to hear it from her friend.

Let her bring it up. She might, and she might never. If she does, be supportive and ready to help her (it sounds like you already are). Volunteer to maybe make up a secret signal for when she starts to eat too much so that you can remind her to stop eating without every else at the table noticing.

If you are really into helped her, here is one thing that you might be able to do without hurting her feelings. Tell her you're concerned about your OWN appearance, and that you really need a exercise partner. Ask her if she'd like to start walking (in the park, around the neighborhood) several times a week with you. This may open up communication about body image so that you can talk directly about how much she eats.

Let me know if I can be of anymore help!

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Ladyofthemoon answered Monday September 19 2005, 3:35 pm:
Trust me, if she is overweight she already knows this and does not need you to point it out for her....and no matter how you say it, if you say it, it will hurt her feelings. If SHE ever brings up the subject of losing weight, then you can suggest things and be helpful. But until then,just love her for who she is, not what she looks like!!

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LoveNJstyle answered Monday September 19 2005, 3:24 pm:
"i heard cookies arent real good for you..." dont be like ah stop eating you cow, just sugest being healthy buddies and promise to not let each other get fat. my friend and her sister did that and theyre both ok in size. if you need anything else just ask! <3

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Britts_Baby_09 answered Monday September 19 2005, 2:50 pm:
It's good that you're a concerned about your friend, but if she is fine with how she looks and everything and isn't one to complain about it and everything, then I wouldn't tell her. Hmm, maybe ask her to do stuff with you like exercising or something? You know like a way to hang out and everything.

I hope I helped some.

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ICANHELPYOU<3 answered Monday September 19 2005, 2:36 pm:
Take her aside when its just you and her and tell her about what you think tell her that u will help her and do what you can to help ! i hope i helped you! XoSmRoX

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ask2recieve answered Monday September 19 2005, 12:11 pm:
Don't tell her. Simple as that. If she is secure with how she looks then you saying somethign may make her change. You could loose your friendship, make her feel ensecure about herself and make her go on a diet.

If you are worried about her health then ask her to exercise with you. WHether it be at a gym or at your or her house. Now I eat tons but I have a fast matabalism or something. Now it sounds to me like she is the oppisite but still don't tell her!

-ask2recieve

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