Today, a coworker complimented me on losing weight, and said that she wished she could drop a few pounds too. I was too embarrassed to tell her that the only reason I've lost weight is because I haven't been able to afford to eat. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, a coworker told me I was "fat shaming" them by discussing weight loss with other coworkers. FML
Today, I received many compliments from my co-workers on the weight I've lost and how nice I look. I haven't slept for the past month, and eating makes me nauseous. I don't have the heart to tell them my secret is anxiety and depression. FML
Today, I complimented my mom with "Hey, I think you lost some weight." She replied with "Yeah, I think you found it." FML
Today, my coworker asked me if I was on a diet for my New Year's resolution. When I said no, she replied, "Why not?" FML
Today, my coworker doesn't want to go to lunch with me anymore, after I lost a load of weight in lockdown and she's still "overweight." Apparently, I've "changed, and not the same person." FML
Today, my mom accused me of having an eating disorder, and I didn't correct her. Truth is, I lost weight after I went off the pill a year ago. I'm too embarrassed to tell my mom that I haven't had anyone in a year. FML
Today, when my mother-in-law told me I was losing weight, my husband started laughing. FML
Today, I told my mom I lost 30 pounds because of an eating disorder. She told me to keep up the good work. FML
Today, my aunt said that it looked like I lost some weight. I was pleased with this, since I've been trying to lose some. My mom, for some reason, thought it was insulting. She pulled me to aside to assure me that I most definitely don't look any skinnier. FML
Today, my friend was complaining about how fat she was. To make her feel better I said, "Psh, you're not fat! In fact we're about the same weight!" She looked at me for a second, then burst into tears sobbing, "I'm fat! I'm fat!" FML
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Top comments
hannaaaahr 33
Uhh well, at least you're getting something positive out of it! No, not eating isn't healthy at all and I do hope you'll be able to buy food soon, if not, stay over at friends or family.
Wizardo 34
Well its a trade off, you're broke but your belt isn't. I hope your economic situation lightens up too OP.
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Comments (117)
hannaaaahr 33
Uhh well, at least you're getting something positive out of it! No, not eating isn't healthy at all and I do hope you'll be able to buy food soon, if not, stay over at friends or family.
DerrickJames 33
Soup kitchens.
britts95 11
That and there is a blog online for eating for 30 days on 30 dollars. It took a little time for the guy to figure it out, but he stayed full the whole time and wasn't losing a ton of weight.
gabbi630 16
Op can't be that broke if she works. You have to have your priority right!
newyorkcityguy 9
It's called rent buddy
Wizardo 34
Well its a trade off, you're broke but your belt isn't. I hope your economic situation lightens up too OP.
Damian95 16
Call me a seventeen year old young man if you want but I can't go two hours without eating. This fml hits home. I'm really sorry OP, best of luck to ya.
thatkidhesh 11
I don't think OP has eaten properly in days, let alone 2 hours.
ohioain 18
Damn. That's horrible. /:
TheDrifter 24
No kidding. OP is from the usa, and a fifth of their population is already on food stamps, time for OP to join the movement and get that hand out for some much needed dinner money.
suboy 10
Sad thing is op might make too much for foodstamps. The system is stupid. Just like when you cant get proper loans for college because your parents make a little too much money.
ohioain 18
I know. The government isn't running the US right. People who don't need food stamps get it and people actually need it can't get it.
ms_zoe 8
At least you have a job! That can help bring in SOME money. :) and you're losing weight in the process!
UnoriGal 17
Well, a lot of the times, and obviously in this case, having a job is still not enough :(
ohioain 18
Well, she's only losing weight because she pretty much has to starve herself. That's not a plus...
thomcmoore 23
If you can get me your email address I'll send you money.
Allornone 35
I've been there. Stay positive (though I know that can be hard when you're hungry), and hopefully you'll get through this time. Good luck.
NoFlippinWai 24
I was there, not that long ago. It may not be the most proud moment, but if you reach out to a charity, most of them will help, with only a single sheet of info no matter your income. Talk to the salvation army or a st vincent de paul or a local church. It may not be steak but there will be some food in your stomach. It will get better soon.
dawnimus 21
Sounds like the other lady was hoping for some lifestyle tips! I hope you can afford to eat again soon, because weight shouldn't matter but your health definitely does.
neeni88 23
Find some services in your area such as food banks, etc. There has to be something! You must eat, OP! It's not healthy to be losing weight through starvation!
outoftown 27
^^^ Find a food bank now, OP. Don't wait; there's a bigger crowd at the end of the month.
feroxletum 6
Time to survive off top ramen
MerrikBarbarian 9
Ramen has no nutritional value and is loaded with sodium. There are far healthier ways to eat cheaply like beans and rice which probably cost less then ramen and won't give you a heart attack
hayyyyleyyyybaby_fml 14
Nothing costs less than ramen...
icadragoon 11
But ramen has vegetables... :P
chanellgymnast 17
Awww sweetie. I hope things get better with u. Especially financially. Warm thoughts and prayers are sent ur way!