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to think I should diet??

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Claricetheangel · 26/04/2013 23:47

Two completely separate people have told me this week that I am looking 'well' ie I thought you were a bit looking a bit thin lately...so I am now scrutinsing the mirror for double chins etc..not happySad Why do people think this is an acceptable thing to say!?!!

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Snog · 27/04/2013 08:21

Looking well is a compliment from some and an insult from others I have learnt...

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MsVestibule · 27/04/2013 08:19

What do the scales and your clothes say?

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HollyBerryBush · 27/04/2013 07:47

When you get to a certain age ie in your 40's like me, you need to puta few pounds on to fill out the crows feet. My excuse and I'm sticking to it!

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Januarymadness · 27/04/2013 00:57

you know my sil could do with looking a bit fuller in the face. She currently looks gaunt and unwell. It was probably said meaning you look better!

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Claricetheangel · 27/04/2013 00:16

just feeling frumpy Angry Sad

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Claricetheangel · 27/04/2013 00:03

yes I do think I read too much into the comment..but then when someone else said it I did question things..I had a good Easter and continued to munch...Healthy eating and mucho running from now on...Wink

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Claricetheangel · 26/04/2013 23:58

I did ask what made them say so and was replyed a fuller face...It made me think that as I sailed through my 30s as a thinny I must watch what I eat in my 40s..even after 2 kids weight was never a bother..but being told you look fuller in the face is a kick up the butt to get running gear out..funny how spring gets people out and about after months of near hibernation and notice differences..but all good..happy days Wink xx

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AgentZigzag · 26/04/2013 23:51

I think you're reading a bit too much into an off the cuff remark made in passing Smile

They thought you were looking well, it's a nice thing to say and miles better than 'Shock Are you OK? You look awful Shock'

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nenevomito · 26/04/2013 23:51

They're telling you that you're looking well because you're looking well.

Why would you see this as a bad thing?

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LadyBeagleEyes · 26/04/2013 23:50

Or maybe, you know, you might be looking well?

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maddening · 26/04/2013 23:49

how on earth have you got from two people saying "clarice you are looking well" to "clarice you need to diet"?

when did "you are looking well" become unacceptable!? Confused

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