Awkward interactions. Help!

[ThePerkyCoralPoet]

I’m autistic and literally blurt stuff out without thinking. The CEO brought round chocs to say thanks for this weeks work. So I said “oooh I’m on a diet I shouldn’t but go on” she said “what no need to diet you’re fab” I said “god I do i used to be 15stone” so she then said “oh no sorry I should have never said don’t diet that’s so not my place” I said “oh my god no it’s fine don’t be silly” she then said “no so just maintenance is okay I’m just undigginh this hole I’ve created” I said “oh my gosh no stop being so silly it’s nothing”

Now, I’m awkward as anything and forget how to interact with people so say random nonsense. Did I say something wrong I’ve been overthinking it since and especially as she’s the CEO!! She must think I’m mad.

I don't see anything particularly wrong with what you said OP.
I'm sure the CEO will have forgotten all about the conversation.
I will add I'm Autistic and I veer between saying nothing and just not being able to shut up - one extreme or the other.
I used to worry and ruminate about how stupid I must sound. But it was pointed out to me in CBT years ago that everybody is usually so preoccupied with their own concerns and worries that they really aren't sitting thinking about what I've said and done. That has made me feel better.

You said nothing wrong!

Sounds like a completely normal conversation. If anything, the CEO was accidentally a bit rude and is back pedalling, but you've done nothing at all wrong and actually the conversation sounds like you are quite socially skilled.

You didn’t say anything wrong IMO and I think you should try and forget it altogether, the CEO probably thought you just had a bonding moment.

But, do be careful when talking about weight / size to avoid specifics because (and I’m not making this about me other than to explain why I give that advice) I have been very heavy and now am a ‘normal’ weight. I am thick skinned but even I find it quite offensive when someone says things like ‘I used to be 14 stone.’ Like it’s the worst thing ever, because I was much larger than that at one point and it’s hard to tell how much someone weighs or what dress size they are. Someone within earshot may look really good but be close to that weight and be really offended.

I think as women we do often bond over weight and dieting etc and it sounds like you maybe ended up endearing the CEO to you but going forward saying things like ‘I used to be so much heavier.’ Etc is the way to go I think.

You're fine, bonding with CEO over chocs!👌
Agree she was back pedalling, so all good.