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Am I being too sensitive?

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A1980 · 25/11/2010 21:13

I am a little overweight, need to lose about 10lbs, have PCOS et al.

My girl friends all know this and that I'mm trying to lose weight, etc. Most of time it isn't an issue for me and I cope very very well. I don't really think about it. But one friend in particular is a tiny size 4-6 while never exercising. She can actually wear a US size zero. She's been this way as long as I've known her. I can't help thinking she has food issues as everytime we got out she's already eaten a large meal not long before me met up (even though she knew we were meeting) and orders nothing or orders a starter which she never finishes. I don't really care about that, it's her life, but I do feel greedy eating a full meal while she picks.

I was unwell a couple of weeks ago with the most horrendous tummy bug and was sick all weekend. I mentioned it to my friend and she went off on one saying how lucky it wasn't her, she can't afford to get sick as a bout of vomiting would probably kill her, she's got no fat on her body to spare at all and she's soooo tiny and thin. Yes she it in those words. She went on about it for ages. All the while tucking into her starter side salad as I ate my proper meal.

I thought it was a little insensitive. Please tell me if you think I am being unreasonable and over sensitive but I was a little upset. I didn't say anything though.

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A1980 · 25/11/2010 22:29

So yes I probably was being too sensitive, i thought i may have been.

But this sort of thing is totally uncalled for Do you know what - you sound totally self-obssessed!

Jesus Christ almighty. Biscuit

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MaDuggar · 25/11/2010 22:29

Step away from the Biscuit A1980 Grin

A1980 · 25/11/2010 22:32

How true! Grin I don't actually eat them.

But some fucking people, honestly!

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BelleMama · 25/11/2010 22:34

Don't even sweat it A1980. Wink not worth it.

A1980 · 25/11/2010 22:35

I know, it isn't worth it! Thanks BelleMama.

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AliBaba40 · 25/11/2010 23:53

I think a lot of us say stupid things without realising it, then kick ourselves later. (Or is that just me? Hmm)

It may have been your friend's way of trying to relate to you - you talked about the impact of being sick all weekend, she talked about what it would have meant for her - not realising that it might have sounded like point scoring or a put-down.

Or she not have realised how concerned you were/are about your weight (I know you said all your friends know but, if they think your weight is ok, they might not truly believe you're worried about it because they don't see the problem). Or someone earlier had said "you'd better not get sick or you'll die" so it was the first thing to pop into her head. Or she's genuinely worried about her own weght/mortality. Or she was tired and just not thinking straight and said something stupid!

There are lots of possible reasons for why she said it so, if you value the friendship, choose to believe one that casts her in a good light and move on. :)

AliBaba40 · 25/11/2010 23:54

Urgh, spelling. Her own weight not weght. (time for bed methinks...)

IHeartKingThistle · 26/11/2010 00:14

It's difficult, this. I'm much thinner than I should be after a year of ill health. I definitely can't afford to lose any weight and I would love to be a size bigger like I used to be. People constantly think I am like this on purpose so there is definitely pressure to show that that isn't the case and that I eat as normally as I can. It's horrible.

I also like to think I can talk about this stuff with my friends, who won't judge me or think I'm being a bitch. But my friends are all shapes and sizes so maybe don't really want to hear about it, especially the ones who struggle to lose weight. God I'd hate it if they thought I was being insensitive. I don't think they're being insensitive to me when they say they want to be smaller though!

It does sound like your friend did it in a particularly annoying way though, OP! Drawing attention to it like that, whilst not eating, is definitely a bit odd. So probably YANBU. Smile

Silver1 · 26/11/2010 00:29

At the risk of being flamed- why the hell were you discussing the grim symptoms of food poisoning/tummy bug whilst eating?

Jumpty · 26/11/2010 03:56

A1980 YANBU! Sounds like your friend is a competitive dieter. I'd be interested to know how she reacts if you lose the 10lbs. I lost quite a lot of weight a few years ago (about 3 stones) and a few friends didn't seem too thrilled about it. Some people like to have friends who make them feel good about yourself. I bet your friend is sitting there during your meals thinking she's so much better than you because she can control herself while you (shock horror) are stuffing yourself with a normal meal. Some people (just women?) are very competitive about this sort of thing. I overheard a bunch of super skinny yoga mums a couple of months ago and one of them said "sometimes I'm just too happy to eat" - not kidding. Two birds with one stone - competitive perfect life and competitive skinniness.

echt · 26/11/2010 05:38

Shock and :o at the yoga mums.

A1980: agree with jumpty that this is probably competitive dieting by your friend.

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