Today, I overheard my ripped, handsome, genetically perfect brother telling my mom how "fat people" make him "nervous". I have only recently accepted my weight, after struggling for years. I now understand why my brother rarely talks to me. 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, I went to my parents' house. I recently lost about 30 lbs. My mom hugged me and said, "Aww, you're not my chubby baby girl anymore." She then said she wished I were still fat because she missed it. She's the reason I lost the weight; she used to tease and taunt me. Thanks Mom. FML
Today, after weeks, I've finally reached my goal and lost 10 lbs. My sister got jealous about me losing weight, and told my parents and coworkers that I'm anorexic. Hello, intervention. FML
Today, I had to sit and listen in mortification as my mother tearfully told our therapist how much sleep she loses over my being morbidly obese. She doesn't seem to care that I'm body positive and happy with the way I am. FML
Today, I introduced my girlfriend to my family. My brother insulted her weight so many times she left in tears. Not only does he not understand why what he did was wrong, he’s genuinely livid with me for being upset with him, to the point that he damn near slugged me when I confronted him. FML
Today, I saw my uncle after six months. The first thing he says to me is, 'I didn't even recognize you! You've gained so much weight.' Gee thanks uncle. Just what I wanted to hear. FML
Today, my mom and dad were talking about how if I lost weight, I would be attractive and have guys all over me. My dad said, “That’s exactly what I’m worried about.” It took me a while to realize they both think I’m ugly. FML
Today, after months of exercise and diets and finally reaching my ideal weight, I told my morbidly obese cousin about my success, hoping to motivate him to do the same. He replied, "Why would it matter, you're still ugly." FML
Today, I was on the phone with my little sister as she explained that all these guys like her now that she's so skinny and beautiful. My mom must have overheard me tell my sister that at least I was a cuter child, because my mom laughed and said, "Yeah right, we had to buy you fat kid diapers." FML
Today, my brother wore a T-shirt to my birthday party that said "I dig skinny chicks". I'm a recovering anorexic and told him that I didn't really like his shirt. His response? "Don't let the liberal media brainwash you into thinking it's OK to be fat." FML
Today, while having dinner with my boyfriend's family, his mom told me that it looks like I've gained quite some weight. When my boyfriend told her that this was a rude thing to say, she said it wasn't rude, just the truth. FML
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flashback.miss 28
don't let your brother get you down, OP. if you want to lose weight, do so for you.
Welshite 40
I think you should approach him and ask him about his reasons for avoiding you. Don't assume it is because of your weight. You might be mistaken, and it could make you more insecure about your body.
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acrasia 5
Watch karma get him, with "fat" offsprings or worse, falling inlove with someone he thinks is fat.
stargazur 9
I feel you, my brother's athletically gifted and has a body to go with his talent. I've not been given any of this talent and I'm a little on the chubby side- forever jealous of him
valwojazz 11
I had the same problem :( sorry OP it does hurt
TheImaginarySong 16
That's a weird thing to be nervous about.
kunlunkid 3
As a "contently chubby" person and as someone who enjoys a good sibling rivalry, I'd so torture my brother if I heard him say something like this. Sneak into his bedroom at night wearing a lobster bib, fork and knife in hand, and whisper "Ahm gonnae eat ye..." repeatedly in your best Fat Bastard brogue.
BaraSkit07 12
How big are you. This is quite important for me to make a judgement. If you are like 150kg and say you've tried, you haven't. But if you are like 90 I would have some sympathy. Too little information, OP.
mattorama 15
Him being ripped and you being fat has nothing to do with genetics, because you have the same genes. It has to do with him taking care of himself and you... not doing that.
BaraSkit07 12
Brothers aren't identical, you nut. Two brothers can be very different...
Rababco 29
Unless they're identical twins, they aren't going to be exactly the same. Siblings can be very different.
doitlikeabrotha 10
Don't say he has perfect genetics, because you have the same genetics, he has just spent time and effort into his physique, maybe you should do the same
Flaum 7
Clearly your brother has some deeper-lying insecurities that really have nothing to do with you or your weight, no matter how he phrases it. I really hope the rest of your family isn't like that.
Boobles89 9
Not trying to be rude or anything. Lose some weight. It's not even that hard. Eat right - cut out meat, dairy, eggs, high fat foods and soft drink. Eat more fruit, rice, potatoes, vegetables etc. Make sure you eat enough calories from good carbs and hey presto! Weight loss. Exercise will help too
Raesin 21
So don't eat anything but lettuce? Sure. Diets are fine if you plan to keep it up for the whole of your life. It's not about cutting out food, it's about portion size and controlling what you eat and how much of it you eat. Eat less, move more. You can still have a cheeseburger, just have one once a week instead of every day.
NoOneLovesYou 13
Are you an idiot? Meat or other similar animal products are the best source of protein. You're suggesting an extreme vegetarian diet, which in most cases requires supplements because it is not the natural human diet. Cutting essential nutrients out of your diet is not a weight loss plan, it's starvation. Yes, you can get proteins from plants, but very very few plants offer all the essentials that are found in animal flesh. Weight loss is not a matter of cutting things out - portioning and maintaining some level of physical activity (no, you don't need to run and do push-ups every day to do this, contrary to popular belief) is the way to go.
Rababco 29
Cutting down on fatty and sugary foods and drinks is good but cutting out meats, eggs and diary isn't a very good idea unless someone plans to be vegetarian or vegan. Vegetarians are as healthy or even healthier than people who eat meat, though being vegan doesn't seem very healthy to me. Plus, some fats are actually good for you. Ex: donuts (bad fats), peanut butter (good fats)