This isn't about a milestone or a specific amount of weight lost.
I've been losing weight gradually over the course of about four years (aided by visiting this sub!), I'm not exactly where I want to be, but I am happy with myself and at peace with taking things at my own pace.
One thing I hadn't realised is that my mental image of myself, and my own knowledge of my experiences, now clashes with how the friends I have made in the last 1-2 years see me.
I still see myself as a big person losing weight. But I was talking to my friend about outfits & stuff, and she mentioned wearing safety shorts under her dress. I just agreed, yep, I also wear safety shorts under dresses/skirts to avoid accidentally flashing people, I get it.
She wasn't convinced by my agreeing, and proceeded to explain to me the shorts also stop her thighs chafing together.
I was like ??? I know ??? But I realised that she's only seen me look a certain way. So it was reasonable of her to explain this to me.
Sorry this is so long winded but it was really a moment of me wondering how to say, no buddy I DO know what you're talking about, without making it about me/my weight loss. I just let it pass but hey, thought you guys would find it funny like I did!
Anyone else have an obese person explain an issue to you that you used to experience yourself?
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