Sick of being an easy target.

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lettucein

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Hey guys,

So...I'm overweight. I know that. Naturally, I'm a larger girl. I'm 21 years old, 5'9", and a steady 200 pounds. Despite my weight, I clean up pretty well and I feel decently confident about how I look. However...

Yesterday my brother-in-law's wife refused to serve me a piece of her daughter's birthday cake because, as a "medical professional," she could not do so in "good conscience" since I am overweight.

Even when I was a healthier weight, I still heard rude comments like that from people. For some reason, my weight makes me an easy target. I try not to let these comments affect me, but yesterday was the last straw, because that was the first time that I ever seriously told anyone to go [expletive] themselves. :\

While comments like that have motivated me to finally make a full-hearted effort to lose weight, what really motivates me is the prospect of thoroughly enjoying my 20s, 30s, 40s, and so on. I would love to be around 140 pounds, but moreover, I want to be the most healthy, happy, and attractive person I can be.

Anyway, I wanted to post on this forum because everyone seems really cool and supportive. I want to post as regularly as I can because reading about people's successes really motivates me. I've never done this forum thing before, but I'm open to making friends. :D
 
Wow. I would have told your BILs wife to go f herself, too.

At 5'9", 200 lbs is overweight, yes, but it's not hugely obese. And besides that, no one .. NO ONE ... should ever put you in a position like that.

Wow. Seriously I'm angry on your behalf.

There is tons of excellent advice on the forum here - good information on nutrition and exercise. Defintiely read the sticky threads and feel free to ask questions. We're all here to support each other.
 
Your BILs wife just sounds like a very mean and ugly person. Good luck on your weight loss but don't let mean people get you down. I know it's hard but keep your head up.
 
**** her. Seriously.

-ahem-

Now that I've gotten that out of my system, welcome to the boards!! Our stories are similar - I have hovered around 185-200 pounds ever since high school, and my goal weight is also 140. We can both do this!!!

Don't let negativity get you down - just use it as an incentive to go 120%. That will make the victory all the more sweet when you can tell people like your BIL's wife to go.

Next time that heinous woman is feeling "conscientious", just remind her that you can always lose the weight, but being an overbearing, self-righteous, high-riding snotty ***** is forever.

Just let me know if you need support! Later gator!

:gnorsi:

~ Mav
 
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