Basically this is more a rant about my sister constantly having to criticize or pull down any achievements. I have been working really hard at getting fit and losing weight, I started doing C25K and loved it so much I carried on and am now up to running 15k at the weekends and 7.5-10k three times per week. My whole approach to this was about getting healthier rather than anything else. I reckon working up to this level of running makes me relatively fit, however though I've lost over 2 stone my BMI is still 27 (though down from 32!) and I am still over weight.
I was talking with DM about how much I was enjoying feeling fitter and basically DSis's comment was 'you cannot be fit when you are still so fat - I am far fitter than you as I am not carrying all that excess weight'. Now apart from being damn rude, yes DSis is slim, but gets puffed out walking up the stairs! I didn't comment back but just felt so deflated... I've worked really hard to get here and I know I've a still a way to go but was really pleased with myself. I sort had in my head that I was making a huge achievement by getting fit, even if still a bit overweight, but by focusing on the fitness the weight was going as a consequence. I also know it is silly to feel so crushed by silly comments, I'm a grown woman for goodness sake, but my weight/ fitness has always been a massive issue for me and a bit of support would have been nice!