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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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)
newyorkcityguy 9
Malnourished and obese? Yes, it happens. Anorexic and obese? Don't make me laugh.
bellydancer82 15
Umm, I used to be anorexic and obese. Not kidding, of course I wasn't obese after about a month or two, but any weight can have an eating disorder. Plus, you don't even have to be underweight to die from them, which most people don't realize. I'm 5' 8" and went into cardiac arrest at 150 pounds.
MrsReed 14
I definitely sympathize OP, I'm going through the same thing....I hope your situation gets better! And to the people commenting that OP doesn't have their priorities straight, sometimes things happen that are beyond our control, like in my case losing my job and getting in a car wreck on the same day. In this economy, one job in a household usually doesn't cover everything 100% of the time. By the time you pay rent, utilities, car note and insurance, etc., sometimes there's nothing left.
DrDorian 7
but you can afford internet for your fml
graceinsheepwear 34
How do you know where/how they are accessing internet? You can access it for free if you go to a library or sit in a hospital lobby. Lots of options.
GetOutOfHere 2
lol, the internet is 1/25th of my food budget.
Shandra78 9
More evidence america is rapidly dropping even further into 3rd world status.
nevaeh_dewdrop 12
I'm so sorry, find a man he'll take care of u.
Lil_pink 8
Thats so sad
Funnyguyproblems 1
Ramen noodles?
RetireEngland 24
What the hell kind of job do you work your either living way above your means or have a shitty job lose the prada and get food idiot
GetOutOfHere 2
Well well well. I was just going on FML to mention that I'm happy I've lost weight, but I was just standing in my kitchen crying, because the truth is the only reason lost weight is that I don't have money for food! There's two weeks left, at least I have a little fat left. And there are some nuts somewhere, and peas in the fridge.... ah.... FML.