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)
Omniprism 15
This post broke my heart. There are food banks out there my sweet. Don't be shy. I've had to ask for assistance in my lifetime too. Don't starve yourself. Food is a necessity. Go.
skyeyez9 25
Beans and rice is a very cheap meal and its nutritionally sound. Just have to find different ways to season it vs ramen noodles which is cheaper. But if ramen was all you ate, you'd probably develop scurvy from malnutrition vs beans and rice.
twinkiefeets 17
Well keep it up OP, it's working for ya!
BellaBelle_fml 23
#12, you do realize that someone can be morbidly obese and still be anorexic and malnourished, right?
Panda_Shy_Haven 17
I'm sorry to hear tht OP. wish I could do something to help.
corporatescoundr 25
This actually is still occurring with me right now... Smh
babeababe 16
Maybe apply for food stamps. There are also a lot of programs or places that donate food. I go volunteer at a place near where I live that gives out boxes of free food once a week. And they usually give me a box for volunteering.
kidsgotastinky 11
But you have a job...
avapaige1234 19
I wish I could be just as broke as you are, as I need to lose some weight. Oh, wait no. Just kidding.
circlelranch69 1
Where does your money go? Cell phone, cable tv, internet, yeah thought so
tenfiftynine 12
Or maybe rent. The water bill. OP might be at the public library or using a computer at work.