Today, a coworker complimented me on losing weight, and said that she wished she could drop a few pounds too. I was too embarrassed to tell her that the only reason I've lost weight is because I haven't been able to afford to eat. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, a coworker told me I was "fat shaming" them by discussing weight loss with other coworkers. FML
Today, I received many compliments from my co-workers on the weight I've lost and how nice I look. I haven't slept for the past month, and eating makes me nauseous. I don't have the heart to tell them my secret is anxiety and depression. FML
Today, I complimented my mom with "Hey, I think you lost some weight." She replied with "Yeah, I think you found it." FML
Today, my coworker asked me if I was on a diet for my New Year's resolution. When I said no, she replied, "Why not?" FML
Today, my coworker doesn't want to go to lunch with me anymore, after I lost a load of weight in lockdown and she's still "overweight." Apparently, I've "changed, and not the same person." FML
Today, my mom accused me of having an eating disorder, and I didn't correct her. Truth is, I lost weight after I went off the pill a year ago. I'm too embarrassed to tell my mom that I haven't had anyone in a year. FML
Today, when my mother-in-law told me I was losing weight, my husband started laughing. FML
Today, I told my mom I lost 30 pounds because of an eating disorder. She told me to keep up the good work. FML
Today, my aunt said that it looked like I lost some weight. I was pleased with this, since I've been trying to lose some. My mom, for some reason, thought it was insulting. She pulled me to aside to assure me that I most definitely don't look any skinnier. FML
Today, my friend was complaining about how fat she was. To make her feel better I said, "Psh, you're not fat! In fact we're about the same weight!" She looked at me for a second, then burst into tears sobbing, "I'm fat! I'm fat!" FML
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Top comments
hannaaaahr 33
Uhh well, at least you're getting something positive out of it! No, not eating isn't healthy at all and I do hope you'll be able to buy food soon, if not, stay over at friends or family.
Wizardo 34
Well its a trade off, you're broke but your belt isn't. I hope your economic situation lightens up too OP.
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allyrn13 12
That's why I never compliment people on weight loss unless they bring it up first...sometimes a comment you think is nice can be insidious such as OP. Like on the flip coin when you ask if a person is pregnant and they are just fat. Best not to say anything at all unless the person mentions they have been actively trying to lose weight.
ambitiousnygrl 17
That's a good rule to live by. I've recently lost weight and the only reason is because of the meds I'm on. I hate it when people think that I'm deliberately starving myself when I'm not.
SkyGuy32 17
#75, if you act like it was intentional, people will think you are dedicated to it. If you act proud, people will think it's something to be proud of. :)
SrakaSrakasta 20
You know what sucks the most about this? The fact that you can't afford to eat even tho you HAVE a job. Where the hell is this world going to
thatnucca 36
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade out of them...
RedPillSucks 33
She doesn't have enough money to buy the leamons
AngrySailor 17
It never hurts to lay off the "extra crispy" now and then. Maybe make some changes to your budget? You have a job, some food should be fairly high on the priority list.
dawnimus 21
Probably not as high as a roof over their head though, and sadly rent and unexpected bills (such as broken appliances, car trouble etc.) can easily wipe out your wages and leave you living on toast.
flus1 2
something tells me you should spend money on more food rather than the internet connection required to make this post...
IStoleTheCookies 16
Maybe it's the work's internet OP's using
MerrikBarbarian 9
Or op is using a public connection like a library? Or it's included with their rent and not optional? Lots of possibilities.
fakedsincerity 32
Erm, lets try malnutrition for a start?
patrickalamo 48
Time to rework your budget and maybe get a second job
IStoleTheCookies 16
If you have car wash products you could always ask around your area if people want their cars washed to earn some extra cash? Thats why i used to do.
MerrikBarbarian 9
Beans and rice. If you buy them bulk a couple bucks worth will make meals for a month or two. Just add some canned tomatoes and chili powder and whatever veggies you can afford- sprinkle some cheese on it if you can spring for some. That kept me fed living way below the poverty line.
graceinsheepwear 34
And for those who don't know, people always say beans AND rice because together they form a complete protein, like meat.
MerrikBarbarian 9
Also to add to my cheap healthy eating- Food Not Bombs has branches in many urban centers and offers free meals and often free food to those who need it. Producing your own food if possible also makes for cheap eating. A couple hens for eggs, a small garden... You can produce most of the veggies and eggs you need. Chickens can eat your table scraps too so you need to buy less feed... But even there... Feed is cheap. A $15 bag does me most of a month and I have lots of eggs... Enough for me and to sell some... Which at $4 a dozen pays for the feed. Many markets have a discount section or will even give away expired or expiring foods. They won't keep more than a week tops unless you freeze them but I get all kinds of free and cheap food this way. I have $25 or less a week for food and I survive just fine by utilizing these things.
Cazz91 21
How the hell does OP deserve it? There could be many reasonable explanations as to why this has happened to them without it being their fault in the first place. Some days I feel like back handing trolls with my wishful thinking and terrifying keyboard hammer of typed out action phrases! Hang in there OP, I am sure you will get through this obstacle. :)