Anonymous 13 March 2016, 08:25 Aspley, Australia

Cheers

Today, for my birthday, my friend bought me a book on how to lose weight. FML

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Collection

Fall

Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.

Same thing different taste

Timetoloseweight 11 November 2009, 16:03 France

Today, for my birthday, my friends and family gave me: A Wii Fit, a free year at the gym and a book of diet recipes. They didn't consult with each other. I've asked for "something corresponding to me". FML

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Fat Bastard 20 May 2019, 04:02

Today, my son bought me some Slimfast for my birthday. FML

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fatman 10 August 2010, 02:29 United States

Today, my mom signed me up for Weight Watchers as a surprise birthday present. FML

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fatty 17 November 2014, 21:05 Gloucester, United States

Today, my parents gave me fat burner pills for my birthday. FML

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bannana0zoom 3 March 2012, 08:06 Canada

Today, it's my birthday. My mom got me a gym membership and a bunch of clothes that are a few sizes too small. FML

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not_so_sweet_sixteen This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff United States

Dude, where's my car?

Today, it's my sixteenth birthday. I was hoping to get a car. Instead, my parents got me a three month membership at the gym so I can lose weight. FML

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Loot 17 February 2009, 00:26 United States

Today, I received a box in the mail from my mom which I assumed was a care package. It was a scale to encourage me to lose weight. FML

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JackAttack 20 January 2009, 08:27 United States

Today, my mom just handed me a book called "100 Ways To Motivate Yourself." FML

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jace17 24 August 2010, 08:34 United States

Today, my parents threw out the beautiful birthday cake my aunt made me, and served celery sticks at my party because I need to "watch my weight." FML

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S. Fancyson 16 April 2013, 23:23 United States

Today, I gave my wife a birthday present. For months she'd been talking about an expensive treadmill that she wanted, so I bought it. Her reaction when she saw it was to yell, "YOU THINK I'M FAT!" and burst into tears. FML

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Maximusmime 20

13 March 2016, 19:06

Give her a book on how to be a good friend.

leafeon523 20

13 March 2016, 19:04

Sounds like they are being a bit heavy-handed about their message.

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KickAss73 12

14 March 2016, 02:27

Talk about subtle hints. Real friends tell things how they are and cover your back no matter what. If you really need to lose wait because of health reasons then they should tell you outright. If they're hinting that you're not the weight society wants you to be then its f your friends l

Damned_Architect 25

14 March 2016, 03:00

You'll never loose weight with tips (subtle or heavy handed) coming from your friends, it has to come from you....otherwise it won't work.

elisadineroo 14

14 March 2016, 03:01

happy birthday! ??

user2499 16

14 March 2016, 04:53

At least she remembered your birthday, OP!

MSCCG 16

14 March 2016, 08:39

That's what you get for letting people find out when your birthday is. No one knows my birthday and I've never been sad.

jbivens1992 17

14 March 2016, 15:30

Had you by chance mentioned recently that you felt bad about your appearance, or that you wanted to lose weight? If so, this could be seen as proof they listen when you talk and care about your self image therefore making this a thoughtful gesture.