Over the past year, I lost a bit of weight. Okay, maybe not a bit, approximately 40lbs. I do not weigh that much at all. I'm under 120. The thing is, I get a lot of comments & looks at school. I lost the weight in a healthy way. I was on a strict but good diet. I ate a ton of fruit & veggies, avoided extra fat/sugar, etc. The thing is people talk about me a lot. They always comment on how thin I am & make jokes about it. I do not find it funny. I know my friends & family are a bit concerned, but people at school are taking it a bit extreme in my opinion. At lunch time, my friends always watch what I eat. I get stared at by people from other tables. 'Anorexic' and 'Bulimic' was thrown at me a few times. It really frusterates me & is quite annoying. I don't understand why this is necessary. Not only do people joke with me about it, they talk about it behind my back with other people. They don't understand that it's actually embarrasing. Sometimes I feel like I'm getting more comments than girls who are overweight & I'm underweight. How can I avoid this?? I don't think I should have to hide myself in huge clothes because I don't want people saying anything. Especially when swimming in gym comes around. I want people to just drop it, but they don't. It's one thing to be concerned and another to talk about me for daily gossip, especially when the comments are rude. Any advice or suggestions?? Any opinions?? I know you aren't supposed to care about what people think or say, but it happens a lot & lunch has become a hard thing to do since everyone stares. I also don't want rumors going around. Thanks!!
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Work/School Relationships? LoveNJstyle answered Tuesday September 18 2007, 7:59 pm: Wow i'm really happy for you! i think it's really good that you did it in a healthy way...i admire that.
anyway, for people to stop talking about it, just don't let them see it get to you. they're just jealous that you did it and they can't and you look good and they don't.
i know it's hard to face everyone when they're all talking about you but they'll get over it soon enough...once they see that you do eat and don't have an eating disorder [or when sally slut hooks up with 10 guys at a party], people will forget about it or focus their attention to something else.
just hang in there... what you did is right and not uncommon so you're fine. <3 [ LoveNJstyle's advice column | Ask LoveNJstyle A Question ]
winteromancex answered Monday September 17 2007, 7:59 pm: Being underweight is unhealthy. Gain a few pounds back or stop being so sensitive and get on with your life. Honestly, are you that insecure that you cant take a few jokes. [ winteromancex's advice column | Ask winteromancex A Question ]
kenza_kae answered Monday September 17 2007, 6:58 pm: well first off i think thats great you decided to make a change in your life and lose that 40 pounds. and im proud that you went threw with it. thats awesome. and i understand how you feel. i get the same. I lost 30 pounds over this past year. i went from 130 to 100. ppl say i was/am anorexic. but i dont care. If ppl start things about you then its only becaue they are jelious they cudnt do it. they want to look like you girl. thats all it is. it doesnt matter what anyone says, be proud you did what you wanted and you look greater then ever. [ kenza_kae's advice column | Ask kenza_kae A Question ]
sunnyville answered Monday September 17 2007, 6:26 pm: The answer I gave you is now erased because you don't deserve it to be shown on my column if you're going to insult my advice fine so be it people like you I don't like many other people that received my advice they said thank you,others just wanted some advice or anthing would help for them,if you don't like other people's advice then deal with it you just like people keep saying you are whatever they say maybe it's true because instead of taking your anger on those who insult you what do you do you have the nerve to take it on me you are so immature grow up! [ sunnyville's advice column | Ask sunnyville A Question ]
hollister_lover09 answered Monday September 17 2007, 6:10 pm: My friend lost about 20 lbs over summer, but shes still, im not saying fat, but still has a little stomach. A lot of ppl thought she didnt eat and whatever. But she knew her real friends knew that she was on a good diet and lost it the right the way. Im not going to say eat a lot at lunch or whatever bc thats bad. But maybe the class before lunch be like Im so hungrey, and talk about your fav. foods. & if you hear someone talking about them wanting to go on a diet be like, this is what I did and it really works. Then tell them what you did in good detail. Uhmm.. Thats all I can really think of. I hope I helped!<3 [ hollister_lover09's advice column | Ask hollister_lover09 A Question ]
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