My Journey With Weight Loss – Comments About Weight

I just had one of the best weekends ever. Saturday started with a summer social for the seniors’ organization that I do volunteer work for. Saturday night it was the mayor’s annual BBQ (we’ve known each other since I was a kid). Sunday, however, was the best of all. My little brother and I headed downtown to see the musical Come From Away. We had both seen the Apple TV filmed version of the Broadway production and I hoped that I would enjoy this live version just as much. Nope, enjoyed it even more as the vibe of being in the theatre seeing a live performance just put it over the top.

Lately there have been people commenting on the weight I have gained since my husband retired and is home all the time. Yes, I have been trying but the weight seems to want to hang on. I am determined that by the end of the year I will be back to my ideal weight and I do continue to work hard at staying fit. Now don’t get me wrong, I am still a size small and I run 6 days a week and am in good shape. I just want to be at my best weight.

Anyways, 2 of the people noted I had put on a few pounds but did so as a compliment. Both claimed that before I was too thin and now I look so much better. Quite frankly, while I knew they said this with the best of intentions, I really wish they hadn’t said anything. My weight is my concern, not theirs. I never was down to an unhealthy weight and I liked how I looked. I really do intend to get back to where I was previously at and to stay there.

The reason I decided to write about this is to remind people, when it comes to a person’s weight, just don’t comment on it. Even the best of intentions can be detrimental to that person. Polite statements like, you look great, go much further. I mean seriously, how many reading this would feel good about themselves if someone pointed out you had gained weight. Yes, I do still struggle with my body image and yes I am thankful I have people around me who care about me but my weight and health is about me. I’ve been pretty open about all of my struggles and will continue to do so regardless but don’t compliment me for gaining weight, it just makes me feel worse.

Not to worry, I’ll get over it pretty quickly as I have some pretty good days ahead in the next few weeks.