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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Comments (117)
buddy51 23
You should have given her the skinny, OP- Then, maybe she would have split her portions with you! If you'd weighted honesty a little more heavily, the problem could have been solved for both of you! Don't underestimate the generosity of the morbidly obese and starve yourself unnecessarily!
illegalbeagle69 23
Dick.
buddy51 23
Truly genius, #57! The world's a better place today because of your incredible Bon mot!!!
omgitslian 6
Been there, OP. Do you live near a college or university? Many have food programs open to the general community where you can purchase food at a steep discount. Good luck.
fleur_de_fevrier_fml 23
Sorry OP, that must be a terrible situation. I cannot fathom that despite having a job, someone might be so poor than they cannot even afford food. Is the situation that bad in the US?
outoftown 27
Yes. And getting worse, not better. Why OP shouldn't be embarrassed about needing - and seeking - food help. She's got LOTS of company, unfortunately.
RedPillSucks 33
Should have just said "Nah. I just can't afford to eat". Pass it off as a joke, but make sure to have a little tear about to trickle down your face. Never underestimate the power of the sad sac look.
monnanon 14
heat and hot water are not unneccesary. as for cablr and phone chances are thry are still under contract and cannot br cancelled. op maybe have cut back as much as they can and still cant afford to eat.
bellydancer82 15
Umm, that's pretty terrible.... Maybe she's already thin and needs food just to be healthy. When I got laid off, I couldn't really afford food, and I was underweight prior to losing my job. So, losing just 10 pounds made me really sick. Not eating isn't healthy, no matter what weight you are regardless.
bjdog98 9
Can't afford to eat yet you still have Internet/phone/computer to post your fml?
Callyn 47
Heat and hot water are not unnecessary services. OP, your job sucks. I'm not even sure it's worth it. If it doesn't pay enough for you to live on it might be better to quit and find another one.
bruins46 6
It's pretty sad that someone who works can't even afford food these days. Sorry OP.
itswhatever39 7
Not exactly healthy, but at least you found the good in it!:)