Still Not Thin Enough?

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Avery_58

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I’ve gotten rid of 70 lbs and am feeling much better. My clothes are fitting better, and it’s a huge deal for me. My friends and family are always telling me how good I look.

But I’m only 5’5”, and still weigh about 195. At supper last night, this older woman kept watching everything I ate and telling me how I could slim down.

It reminded me of when I was younger and my grandma’s friends were always making comments about my size.

I'm proud of how far I've come with my GLP-1 med, but I'm realizing that people still see me as overweight. It's kind of a letdown because my progress seems to have stalled. I’ve shed more than a quarter of my body weight, but I don’t think I’ll be losing much more at my age.

I feel good where I am, and my doctor is happy with my results. But I'm being reminded that I’ll probably never be considered “normal.”
 
Remember that people commenting on your body probably have their own issues. They must have some flaw if they think it’s okay to act like that.

You’re doing great! And you've already made huge improvements to your health! The fact that your doctor is happy shows you are on a great path. I’m very proud of you! 💜
 
“Why would you say that to me?” is my go-to.

Seriously though, now is a great time to maybe talk to a therapist. I deal with overeating, and my meds have given me the chance to sort things out without my health being at risk. Find a good therapist and get to the bottom of it. You’ll be glad you did.
 
Assuming you're a woman from your post... the truth is women of all sizes are told they could lose weight. And if not that, it's something else: tone your arms, wear shapewear, get jawline injections, drink smoothies to lose those last few pounds. It doesn't end.

Keep being proud of yourself and what you've achieved. It's your body, not theirs.
 
I definitely think anyone who makes comments about someone else’s weight needs to be told off…but I also get what you mean about never feeling thin enough, even after making progress and feeling healthier. I can’t seem to get below 190, and I feel like I’ll never be seen as normal.
 
You said, *I met an older guest*

Keep in mind that older people sometimes have cognitive issues and lack a filter. They might fixate on something.

I just ignore it as a sign of being old. It’s not important and is best ignored.
 
Thanks everyone for your kind words!

I eat well and track my calories. But my body is getting used to the medication, and a higher dose is causing my blood sugar to drop too low. It’s worked so well on my diabetes that now it’s *too* effective, lol. I’m going to focus more on exercise.
 
You rock! I love that losing weight and fitting into new sizes made you feel good. And that older person? Screw them. I hope they stub their toe every day for the next decade. They probably think anyone above a size medium is too big, even though that's a healthy build. Who decides what "normal" is? You probably look amazing, especially with your new confidence!
 
People can be so rude. You’ve done awesome and feel good about it! I can only think of replies like, “Thanks for the unwanted opinion! Now go away!”
 
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What do *you* want? Are you happy with your body now? That person sounds awful, and you've achieved something amazing, but I don’t understand why you think you can’t lose more “at your age.” Are you really old, like in your 80s? I started at 51 and have lost almost 40 pounds so far.
 
I've been noticing a huge difference in my head since starting this med. It's like a mental clarity thing. I heard others felt this way too, but I didn't expect it to be so intense. Like, things that used to exhaust me at work are way easier now.
 
Totally agree with
L-J-K-91 said:
I've been noticing a huge difference in my head
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. I struggled with addiction to food, and it's like the mental chatter that pushed me to do it has quieted down. I'm still working on myself in therapy, but this medicine has made it a million times easier to change my habits. I've tried to get control of my eating a bunch of times, but I’d always end up backsliding.
 
I'm so happy for everyone who's had success with these meds. I still get nauseous sometimes and get sad realizing how big I let myself get. I knew I was bigger but seeing pics of myself made me realize I had gained another 15 or so pounds. I'm glad I got my first dose a few weeks after that trip. Now, almost a year later, I’m down 50, have energy, and I'm learning to do a handstand!
 
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