Ugh, I'm sooo sorry that happened to you. I live on a relatively quiet street as well but I ended up having to buy a treadmill because when I went out in the morning to go walking I'd get some nasty comments like that. :( People can be soooo rude!

(hugs) I've had such things happen to me too. I try to not let it bother me. I know I can (and am!) change my weight; it won't be so easy for them to change their crappy attitudes, and they'll be all the worse for it when they grow up.

when i was younger this used to be a big problem for me as i was to quiet to say anything back, but now as the years go by i get a little more of my voice back and now i really cant help myself from shouting abuse back at anyone that even thinks of saying anything to me, probably not the mature attitude i should have for others but i have reached a point where im just not bothered, if they are stupid enough to think that shouting stuff at someone is hilarious, then i really do pity them and by talking back it usually stumps them and they cant think of anything to say back, hence making them look like the idiot they tried to make you feel.

I posted on one thread that I was shopping with my friend who is also a plus size lady, we were standing there in our clothing section, and not in anyone's way this woman is near us and she goes move your fat As&*^ I turned to her and I said my aren't you ugly, and she goes I am not being ugly and I go honey you are ugly and she goes well I would rather be ugly than be fat and I go you know what I can lose weight what can you do and she laughed and started to walk off , she was one of those bleach blond , fake nail, teeth whitening, boob job , daisy duke, heel wearing, women , I also said to her at least I am real. I would have never said anything like that before, I would have just looked down and said oh I am sorry and moved, but I am finding this new sassy me inside.

I too was made fun of in school, Kids can be so mean and even more so now, we need to take the upper hand with our youth as they are our future..It is very scary.

I've learned that people that say things like that to people like us is that they themselves are insecure and have no self worth. So they find someone who they think is weaker than they are to lash out at. I also know that you all don't have to take it and don't ever be afraid to give em' a little of their own medicine back, it shuts them right up! Especially young men in a group, your rebellion will embarass the heck out of them in front of their friends and will think twice before doing it again.

*hugs* to everyone that has had this happen to them. I know how difficult it is. I was bullied badly as a kid. Around my teens, I didn't get anymore direct remarks. However, I started getting looks and snickers. Those hurt just as bad! It's terrible that people feel the need to humiliate others.

I still hear the taunting, sometimes. And there are many things I regret avoiding just because I was terrified of being laughed at. Though it was a painful time, it helped make who I am today. I would never treat others that way and it always reminds me to be friendly and respectful to everyone, regardless. Taking the high road can be hard sometimes but it's worth it. Just remember that you're above those people and that they're insecure themselves!

About a month ago... I ran into a few people that bullied me years ago. Lets just say that I ended up in a far better place than they did. They spent too much of their time bullying others and not enough time trying to get ahead. I definitely got the last laugh. :)

For the teenage boys, "I can lose weight, but you'll always have a little winky!"