These are middle aged women, like myself, whom I work with every day. I lost 20 lbs. last winter but my weight has been stable for over 6 months. I don't have an eating disorder, I'm just taking better care of myself.
2007-08-31 17:01:14 · 18 answers · asked by Rainbow Connection 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Tell them you have a tapeworm.
2007-08-31 17:06:45 · answer #1 · answered by Lucy Burb 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's only a problem if it results in an issue with your job. Ironically, today, the men calling you cute and small could pose more of a problem, though they are being openly nice. You always have the manager to speak to, that's the beauty of these corporate system jobs. I once worked in a place where the women were constantly talking down to me, being downright nasty and cruel. I spoke to another assistant manager and on his own decision he spoke to the main manager and it basically stopped. No hard feelings. it just stopped. The only thing i never should have done is said nothing, or blown up at the people. Then I'd be labelled part of the problem, or scapegoated bc I seemed passive and weak. If you speak to someone, mention primarily the woman who's talking down to you, not the other women just saying you're skinny. Bosses don't want to be bothered unless it's seriously a crappy situation. If you just say "oh yeah they keep calling me skinny' the boss is going to be like 'uh huh. ok.." but if you say "this woman is being rude to me (here, here and here) and it's affecting my work performance, and in addition she's picking on me in a personal way" he'll be more likely to think you're right and let the woman know. if you desire to stand up yourself, just say in a strong not anxious or aggressive way next time they give you this junk "I don't want to eat more. Let me do my work" and then busy yourself with stuff that is good for the whole business, for them included. They should think about it and follow your lead.
2016-05-18 03:47:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great job on losing weight and keeping it off. Keep up the great work. Don't let them get to you, I know it is hard and frustrating, especially if you have worked so hard. They more likely than not are unhappy with themselves and justify being crummy to you cause they don't want to believe with will power you achieved what they haven't yet. You can either take the high road, my suggestion, and ignore them. Or you can try a few of these, but be sure to say it in a low key, matter of fact voice, and then walk away calmly after you say em. "Well I for one enjoy seeying my feet", "Yeah, it's amazing how many guys I have to turn down", "I only take advice from those that have actually lost weight", "Yes it is hard to believe that only from having self-control that I look so great, and I'm not done yet", "Yeah, eating like a pig everyday and destroying one's self-respect just isn't my thing".
Ugh, Women! Why are they so catty? You shouldn't be made to feel bad for doing a great thing for yourself. To heck with them, you're the only one who can take care of you for now, so rely on what got you to where you are now, and don't look back. Good Luck!
2007-08-31 17:12:20 · answer #3 · answered by ultimatefitnesswithchristie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them what they dont wanna hear and u dont even have to be rude about them.i can tell someone off so good without even cursing.when they say somehting like u have a eating disorder and say "no im just lucky im able to lose weight and keep it off because obviously thats not the case for alot of other people,oh i feel so bad them i remember what it was like to have an extra 20 pounds on me"something like that i would have to be in ur shoes to think of something really good.good luck,dont let them get u down they r jealous
2007-08-31 17:08:03 · answer #4 · answered by ~~~~ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What kinds of comments are you talking about? They're actually insulting you for losing weight? If they are, then it's just because they're jealous. So just talk about how easy it was to lose the weight and how anyone could do it. That will just twist the knife because you're telling them they are to blame for being fat still. And really it's the truth.
2007-08-31 17:14:49 · answer #5 · answered by rohak1212 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as your weight is normal then just say do you want to take a walk with me at lunch time, or join me at the gym etc...
2007-08-31 17:10:53 · answer #6 · answered by commonsense2265 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think what you just said that you are taking better care of yourself is the right answer.
2007-08-31 17:10:05 · answer #7 · answered by Nancy B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Naturally it can't be something logical like reporting them to HR for harassment.
2007-08-31 17:08:36 · answer #8 · answered by Don 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's great! If they ask how you lost the weight just wink and say "Lots and lots of sex! You should try it."
2007-08-31 17:11:28 · answer #9 · answered by Coop's Wife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about what some jealous women say. If you feel good about yourself, ignore them.
2007-08-31 17:07:26 · answer #10 · answered by blue chaos soɐɥɔ ǝnlq 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
tell them that you started caring about what you looked like and was worried about your health. that you are now health conscious so that you can be there for you grandkids.
2007-08-31 17:08:50 · answer #11 · answered by nacho momma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋