Comments on: Realization: I’m Still Fat

By: Sarah Root

Sarah Root — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:26:31 +0000

First of all as a cyclist that really pisses me off. More fundamentally though I want to let you know that I completely identify. I’ve lost 20% of my body weight and still fall in the obese category. We will get there, though, one bike ride and food choice at a time
.-= Sarah Root´s last blog ..I’m worried about you =-.

By: Carla

Carla — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:08:24 +0000

Jeez, what a jerk. I had a hurtful comment at the gym that I posted about a while ago – a guy at the gym said I looked like I was throwing up my food I lost so much weight and that I had basically no boobs left! I felt bad for about a day and kept looking at myself in the mirror and questioning myself. Then I realized it’s just not worth the time and energy. Who knows why that person said that to you, but I guess the feelings will pass, and you just keep doing what you know is right.

You know every morning I see you on Loseit and am inspired by your amazing progress. I love seeing how your weight has been steadily going down since we’ve been friends on there. So that’s what I think and who cares what that loser says!

By: John

John — Sun, 30 May 2010 03:47:35 +0000

There’s idiots everywhere so you just got to shut them out and not let them bug you.

I’ve been fortunate not to have to deal with that so far and wish you and others wouldn’t have to either!

By: Bryan Nikkel

Bryan Nikkel — Sat, 29 May 2010 21:00:57 +0000

Sean, I play roller hockey and there is plenty of trash talking in organized sports. I’ve lost over 100 pounds as well and thought the fat a$$ insults I’ve been the target of for years were behind me. I’ve only got 20-30 pounds to my target weight and think I already look pretty fit. I had a game a few nights ago where I was once again called a fat a$$. I didn’t worry about it too much. It just shows the lack of intelligence and originality that the moron that attempted to insult me has. I just went out and scored 3 goals and added a couple assists. You are doing awesome. Don’t let some random, moronic nobody knock you down. You are way better than that. Keep up the hard work!

By: Brandon

Brandon — Sat, 29 May 2010 15:12:06 +0000

As others have said, don't let the random jerk get you down, they obviously had issues of their own. Luckily I haven't personally experienced a similar situation, but it's obvious that some people are just very mean-spirited. Whether that's his defense mechanism against some short-coming of his own or something else, I wouldn't worry about it. He's not worth it. Just focus on the positive. You have made amazing progress so far. Maybe you're not at your goal weight yet, but that doesn't negate the importance of all the hard work you've done. Keep it up man, you're doing great. .-= Brandon´s last blog ..Weekly weigh-in #21 =-.

By: Sean Willson

Sean Willson — Sat, 29 May 2010 03:08:34 +0000

You have a good point, he might have just grasped at a remark he just happened to hit a nerve. I to have done that

I appreciate all of the support from everyone. Sometimes things like this may seem small to some but they can eat at you and reading kind and supportive words can really help motivate and drive me. Thanks again!

By: Sean Willson

Sean Willson — Sat, 29 May 2010 03:04:38 +0000

I certainly do plan to post more on the biking, especially as I approach my goal and pull the trigger on a new road bike.

By: Sean Willson

Sean Willson — Sat, 29 May 2010 03:02:03 +0000

Thank you for posting this piece and all of the kind words, it really helped. Seems like there is a lot of negative energy going around lately both online and off. We all just need to harness it and turn it into motivation.

By: Sean Willson

Sean Willson — Sat, 29 May 2010 02:59:19 +0000

Thank you, I certainly will use this to drive me and not bring me down. I usually use pictures of the old me to drive me but words like this tear first before they can be used as fuel.

By: Alan

Alan — Sat, 29 May 2010 02:05:45 +0000

People like that are hurting inside. That’s why they say things like that.

On another topic, glad to hear about the bike, and I’d like to hear more!

By: SeattleRunnerGirl

SeattleRunnerGirl — Fri, 28 May 2010 21:38:16 +0000

Hearing something like that would be hurtful regardless of your size. But have you stopped to consider that you don’t really look fat? That he was having such a hard time thinking of a snappy comeback that he pulled THAT out of thin air? And then drove away thinking he was a total dumbass because the insult wasn’t even accurate? (Come on, am I the only one who has ever TOTALLY failed to think of a good comeback and said something stupid or dorky?!?!)

Regardless, here’s to how healthy you are now. First, you didn’t eat your frustration or hurt away; instead you came here to talk about it. You are turning to friends who KNOW you for help and support, and learning to realize that all the validation you need comes from inside you. Not some doofus who doesn’t even know how to drive.
.-= SeattleRunnerGirl´s last blog ..Listening to my Body =-.

By: JourneyBeyondSurvival

JourneyBeyondSurvival — Fri, 28 May 2010 18:38:11 +0000

THIS is what I wish I could write here right now. That guy? You don't want to know about that guy. He's obviously not on speaking terms with himself. You are. And you're amazing because of it. Keep playing with those kids. That is going to be an awesome legacy. .-= JourneyBeyondSurvival´s last blog ..Getting Educated =-.

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 28 May 2010 15:23:39 +0000

I know it’s easier said than done, but don’t let someone else make you feel 2 inches tall. That jackass doesn’t know your accomplishments, but you, and many others, do. Hold your head high, know that he will always be a jackass and one day you won’t be “fat” anymore. I have this feeling quite often- I can be on the high of a good weight loss week and then see a picture of myself and flip out about how big I still am – even though I know the number on the scale still says I’m that big. It’s all a matter of how you choose to direct your energy. Choose to direct your anger into something productive. Don’t be down about it. Chin up!