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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cocoa020 6
For all the assholes in the comments that are saying, "Do not accept being fat" or "You shouldn't accept your weight." You're telling him not to come to be content with who he is. If he does not feel like he can lose the weight, or he just wants to enjoy life, LET HIM. It is HIS choice and he's made it. If you feel that being overweight is unhealthy and he shouldn't accept himself, he should try and change, go **** yourself, because if he spends his life trying to achieve "society's" image of what he should look like, then that's not a great life. If he decides that he doesn't want to be in top physical health, because he wants to enjoy that twinkie or eat that pizza slice , then he can choose that. Living a life depriving yourself isn't living a life, if you are a type of person that doesn't enjoy that, it's just going through the motions of life. I'm not saying you should eat shit for the rest of your life, because then your life won't be that long, but don't deprive yourself of treats or lazing about and watching some television. ESPECIALLY if that is what you enjoy. Have fun in life, it's only 70-80 years, typically, if you don't take off for work and school you have to do.
AestheticGuy 21
@122 Would be a shame to be fat and lying on the couch for all those years instead of getting fit, going out with friends and hooking up with girls and living life..
dedemah 2
I would have turned around, looked him straight in the eye, and said "skinny people make me hungry." Then walked away. Love yourself mate, loose weight if you want to, and never forget that it's the consideration of others which makes for happiness.
djinnyf 12
Ripped and perfect... And scared of... Fat people? Sounds like your bro has more issues than meets the eyes....
Futacy 30
Honestly, if you were that upset about your weight for that long, then you should've taken thirty minutes to exercise daily. It's still not too late. Take a brisk walk or jog in the park everyday. Cut out all fast food, and replace it with protein and unsaturated fats. Eat more fruits, and eat only when you're hungry. Set a limit to how long you sit and watch TV everyday.
thundergodx 11
They make me nervous to, it's unhealthy and scary if you know how bad it is to be overweight. I find chubby sexy so no hate for the physical appearance side of it.
hoSSome 5
How about instead of learning to accept the weight get up and go exercise. I've recently started gaining weight so I cut back my eating and started exercising. Either just be comfortable with your weight or change it. But you can't want to change it and accept it. Because once you accept it why change?
Izabel12 7
You're brother is a COMPLETE tool!
potatolikesfish 1
Honestly, being freakishly skinny might look good, but it really does so much damage inside. I've been there and i'd prefer being bigger but healthier. And if your bro is acting like a wanker, just eat him.
neemajn31 6
YDI for being a fatass
Emma1562 35
Don't listen to him everyone is beautiful....besides Hitler