Down 15 lbs - not one comment from anyone

[Anonymous]

I notice weight loss and bet you look great, but I would never comment on it. As others have said, I simply don't believe in commenting on appearance - it always sounds judgmental.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I used to be offended when people would notice weight loss because I heard, "You were fat before, you look so much better now." Then I got fat enough that there was no denying it so I appreciated it, but still only in a private conversation between the other person and me.

Another story--I worked with a guy who was overweight ... until he went through chemo! So many people who did not know were always commenting on how great he looked and it was so cringey!!! And he did NOT look great. He looked like he was sick. Ugh.

[Anonymous]

I don't comment on even more obvious weight loss because I have no idea if it's a good or bad thing. Some people lose weight because of serious illness.

[Anonymous]

I’m postpartum and have so far lost 30lbs. The only comment I’ve received is someone telling me I’m almost there. Sigh. The weight didn’t just fall off.

[Anonymous]

I generally don't comment on weight loss because it's offensive either way (it implies that I perceived that they needed to lose weight or had weight to lose).

A colleague just asked me if I'd noticed they lost 20 lbs. I honestly didn't, but now that they mention it I do. Masks don't help with these observations. But I don't think I'd have commented anyway. Now that I know they want to be recognized I may say "oh, yeah, hey not that you mention it I can tell you lost weight! Amazing!" But not touching it without a clear invitation to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Many people consider it rude to comment on weight loss.

This....or, they might be afraid you are sick OP, and don't want to ask. (that's what happened when I lost 50 pounds)

[Anonymous]

As a rule I never comment on anyone’s weight loss unless they bring it up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have dropped a pant size and I think I generally look less “puffy”…from 190 to 175…is this just not a significant enough drop for a person of my size? Mid-40s woman.

FWIW I am not changing for anyone but surprising myself I would appreciate that validation as encouragement to continue, you know?

OMG, I had the exact same weight loss! People are starting to notice - they will! Keep it up. Join FitnessPal Community!

[Anonymous]

I also lost this in the past month and several people have commented that I "look great!" but no one has asked if I lost weight. 245-->230, so probably even less obvious on my frame. I notice it in the mirror and DH notices it, but not really expecting anyone else to at this point. Keep going -- I know it's hard!

[Anonymous]

Don’t take it personally. People have no idea whether it’s pc for them to say something, or not say some thing.

[Anonymous]

I don't talk about anyone's body. To say you look good would be to say you looked bad before. Not my business. But you should be proud. Hoping you feel better too!

[Anonymous]

I dropped 10- 145 to 135 and nobody's noticed either. I think most only noticed drastic losses.

[Anonymous]

I'm down 25 and I can tell in people's faces that they notice- they stare at my stomach lol. But no one ever says anything. They think it's rude

[Anonymous]

I agree better not to mention weight loss. I went from 150ish to 115ish but I didn’t feel bad about the weight gain until everyone complimented the loss! So weird, and of course I just said thank you, but I felt retroactively bad about being big. Was it THAT bad?

[Anonymous]

I think people are trying to get away from commenting on other people's bodies.

With that said, my relatives who can't help themselves only notice if I've lost maybe 30+ pounds.