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I think it's important (for me anyway)...to pay myself a compliment every day....it helps to reinforce me to stay on track....
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Oooh, good thread! I got the most hilarious compliment the other day!
Two days ago, I cut my hair into a really cute short bob with bangs (haven't had them in years!). So I updated my Facebook pic, which I hadn't done in a while, to show off my new 'do, and this old friend of mine who hasn't seen me in a while messaged me, saying: Wow, what an awesome haircut! It makes your face look so much slimmer! :D No, honey, taking off 30 pounds made my face look slimmer. But thanks for playing ;). |
Heffalump,
I love that one! :D |
Having lost 50 pounds, I've heard something from nearly everyone in my life. The compliments have ranged from, "WOW! You've lost so much weight that I don't even RECOGNIZE you!" to, "OMG, I had no idea that you were so gorgeous!" to, "Where have you been hiding?"
More funny compliments include, "Holy crap, have you been using buttmaster or something? I never noticed what a nice arse you have!" People always treat me differently now, too. Part of it is that I am able to more freely express myself with style (I just wore t-shirts, jeans, sweatpants, and men's clothes before), and the other part is my attitude (I'm dynamic, confident, and approachable, whereas before I did not want people looking at me). Of course, there is also the sad fact that if you're perceived as gorgeous by society, people are nicer to you. Very sad but true :( And JulieJ- I, too, have unfortunately encountered my share of spiteful, hateful b****es. They find out I lost 50 pounds and try to use it against me if they didn't know me while I was fat, and if they DID know me back then, they criticise my current looks. I had one of them tell me that she could tell that I was heavier once. I had another tell me that while my body is nice, she didn't think my skin had a youthful glow and thought I would age badly. And another told me that I had no waist, so I should wear corsets every night. I also must add that this hateful b**** had love handles... :lol: HAHA heffalump, I LOVE that! :D |
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Rarely do I get them from my boyfriend. Every now and then he'll tell me I look pretty, but he NEVER compliments me on my weight loss or physical achievements. He will only if someone else does first. I don't think he wants me to loss weight because of HIS insecurities. That being said Yesterday we had a bunch of newbies @ my GYM and after I did my workout, they started asking me what I do, and if it's worked, about my goals, what drives me and whatnot...I felt like I was being interviewed, and like I was a superstar or something. It made me feel awesome. So many peeps there, the regulars & the newbies act like I am so amazing, and I don't see it, but ****, I'll go with it, lol! I feel like I struggle along sometimes, but I guess I have inspired some peeps I dunno.
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A couple.
DH actually now comments that he hopes I don't get too thin :dizzy: But I think the one that makes it really sink in that my plan is working is that people are actually starting to ask for my advice on their eating and exercise programs - yes, me, the very same me who 6 months ago was Miss nutritionally clueless blob person :D |
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