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need2eat - 15/06/2009 15:48 - United States

Today, I saw my parents for the first time in 11 weeks. They commented on how much weight I lost. I told how due to stress, I hadn't been able to eat anything for the past two weeks and I was basically unintentionally starving myself. They told me to keep it up. FML

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Anonymous - 02/10/2019 00:02

Today, I told my mom I lost 30 pounds because of an eating disorder. She told me to keep up the good work. FML

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Anonymous - 01/07/2011 05:56 - United States

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

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Classic Mom moment

me - 28/06/2013 15:51 - United States

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

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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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mattlikesfunions - 18/07/2016 18:56 - United States - Federal Way

Today, I told my parents that I was going on a diet to lose weight and I wanted their support. They brought home donuts and pizza for dinner. FML

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Bodyshaming ain't cool

spinspinsugar - 24/02/2021 14:01 - United States - Camillus

Today, I was video chatting with my dad. He handed the phone to his wife, whose first words out of her mouth were, "Why are you getting so skinny?" This was also the same woman whose first words out of her mouth when they came to visit us 3 years ago was how much weight I've gained. FML

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sunshine - 29/06/2017 02:00

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

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Mother knows best

Anonymous - 20/01/2021 12:01 - United States - Phoenix

Today, while visiting my parents, I observed that I've been able to visit more often because I've avoided getting sick the whole year. My mother responded by reminding me that I need to get my act together if I'm going to lose weight and get healthier. Not the reaction I hoped for, Mom. FML

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Anonymous - 04/12/2016 22:14

Today, my family held an intervention and told me I needed to lose weight. It probably would've had more impact if they hadn't done this over video chat while stuffing their faces at an all-you-can-eat buffet. FML

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Anonymous - 16/09/2025 09:00

Today, my parents came for a visit and spent the whole time pressuring me to ask my doctor for medication to lose weight. FML

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mikew85 0

Monday 15 June 2009 20:03

Maybe they weren't being totally serious? Either way, get on a healthy diet and start exercising. You'll thank yourself later in life when you're lean and healthy.

Jessaly_fml 0

Monday 15 June 2009 20:30

That's such a parental thing to say. My mom encouraged me to take diet pills when I was 12 and at a HEALTHY weight. I don't know why parents can be so judgmental about weight, my grandma is too. If I had kids, I would think they were beautiful no matter what, regardless of weight. And dear god, if they told me they were under a lot of stress I would help them immediately...I'm sorry your parents suck.

snowboarder72992 0

Tuesday 16 June 2009 0:54

shame on them

um_duh 0

Tuesday 16 June 2009 1:03

That sucks, really!

jewelzgalore 0

Tuesday 16 June 2009 1:04

that is beyond ****** up

ashley_sparklez 0

Tuesday 16 June 2009 1:07

awww they probably didnt mean it the way it sounds. well congrats on the weight loss, but that can be extremely dangerouss. try to slip in some snacks here and there!

so_me_fml 0

Tuesday 16 June 2009 1:25

Hmm. Been there :( Can't eat for a couple weeks and people keep saying "wow that breakup did you good," and you just want to punch them in the face because you want desperately to eat a full meal instead of just crackers, but you can't hold it down. I'd rather be minimally overweight and mentally healthy than average or underweight and fraught with mental and emotional distress. You can't put a price on mental health and peace of mind :)