Health: Today, I hung out with some old friends for the first time since...

By Anonymous - 29/02/2016 22:56 - United States - San Bruno

Today, I hung out with some old friends for the first time since losing about 50 pounds, going from clinically obese to a healthy weight. I even bought a cute new dress for the occasion to show off my new body. No one noticed the change. FML

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By boyishgirl - 27/02/2015 19:14 - United States - Anchorage

Today, I got to see my best friend for the first time in months. Her first reaction was to say, "Wow, you gained a lot of weight." I actually lost a fair bit. FML

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By Noname - 25/02/2009 22:06 - Canada

Today, I walked downstairs in a new outfit, after dieting for 3 months, and losing just over 20 pounds. My mom took one look at me and said "You'd better keep going." FML

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By elizio - 04/08/2015 11:59 - United States - Trenton

Today, I went to a high school reunion. An old friend I hadn't seen in a while suddenly came up to me and gasped, "Oh, thank God!" I was about to greet her and catch up when she added, "I'm not the only one who gained weight!" FML

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By lalala - 18/07/2010 04:02 - Philippines

Today, my best friend told me I lost weight. I was happy because I've worked hard to shed off those pounds. I asked her what changes were evident, she told me that I now have a neck. FML

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By Tuffgunsmoke - 04/02/2010 07:22 - France

Today, I was at the gym and saw an old friend. I have put on a lot of muscle in the past few months, and she said to me "Wow, you've really gotten big." Just by habit I said "You too." Turns out she's gained 45 lbs since I'd last seen her. Oops. FML

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By Anonymous - 12/12/2010 20:32 - United Kingdom

Today, after months of dieting, I finally reached my goal weight. Excitedly I told my boyfriend, who gave me a beautiful dress as an early Christmas present. It was a size too small. FML

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By short&stout - 26/08/2017 20:00

Today, I took the kids to the pool. I'm short and 20lbs overweight but they talked me into it and I put on a swimsuit for the first time in 10 years. As soon as we got there, a girl my height but a good 150lbs heavier said, "It's so nice to see another big girl in a two-piece!" FML

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By nikkiquila_0699 - 05/09/2009 21:24 - Canada

Today, I came back from my 3-month vacation in France. During my vacation I lost 32 lbs and I was so excited to show off my new body to my boyfriend. When he walked in the door, he didn't notice me, but he did notice my younger, thinner and tanner sister strutting around in her bikini. FML

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By keisha89 - 22/06/2010 00:27 - United States

Today, I finally met the guy I've been talking to online for a year. I'd dropped 10lbs off my weight. He'd shaved 20 years off his age. FML

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At last!

By All Dressed Up With No Place To Go - 11/09/2015 05:57 - United States - Ashland

Today, I finally lost enough weight to fit into the beautiful dress that I ordered for my senior prom. I graduated from high school in 2010. FML

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lchollett 22

Tuesday 1 March 2016 13:59

Who cares? You did it for yourself, and as long as you feel happy, that's really all that matters.

kevinfmls 12

Tuesday 1 March 2016 13:55

Don't be so down. Maybe they forgot? I'm not helping, but congrats on the weight loss!!

Comments

Audem_fml 27

Tuesday 1 March 2016 15:32

Maybe there's a good explanation ! I'd say either they didn't want to say anything about your weighloss to make you feel like how much you weight is important or they didn't notice because that's not your body that matters to them but the person you are. But if you want any commentary why not ask them? :) Anyway congrats, you go girl!

KIEdekka 14

Tuesday 1 March 2016 15:42

Hey, it may be that they thought you looked great before too!

Sam_Dchi 23

Tuesday 1 March 2016 15:53

what a bunch of assholes!!

KeatonHanson 28

Tuesday 1 March 2016 16:03

Maybe they thought that saying you were obese in the past could be offensive, congratulations by the way, it's hard to loose 50 pounds.

BellaP13 24

Tuesday 1 March 2016 16:15

See, it could be because they didn't care about your weight so they didn't notice because they never really have. But good for you OP!!

kafka13 9

Tuesday 1 March 2016 16:30

they noticed, believe me

Algorithm 24

Tuesday 1 March 2016 16:32

If you want to share your accomplishment, why not bring it up first, OP? Just say "hey guys, I hit a really important milestone to me today!". They've probably noticed but haven't commented because they don't know if it's welcome or if you're tired of hearing the same thing. I bet they're very happy for you and would say so if given the chance. I don't comment on other peoples' weight changes because I don't know their circumstances and I'm always worried I'll be wrong and make them feel awkward.

Tannasgh 22

Tuesday 1 March 2016 16:41

It's about you and your health. Congratulations BTW!

bad_boyfriend 10

Tuesday 1 March 2016 16:48

They may have noticed. Personally I don't complement peoples weight loss because I don't a)want to be embarrassed if they didn't actually lose weight and b)make them feel like they were ugly when they were fat.

Bismuth92 11

Tuesday 1 March 2016 16:50

Body weight is such a sensitive topic, I never mention it unless the other person brings it up first. I'm sure they noticed, and were just trying to be polite.