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[quote=Anonymous]I agree with the others who said this is a difficult issue. The OP is probably right that we shouldn't comment on people's weight because we don't know the reason. I try to stick with a comment like, "You look great," or something to that effect. But on the other hand, people have become wary of saying anything.

I've lost a significant amount of weight in the last year using Zepbound, exercise, and a complete diet overhaul, plus a massive amount of stress associated with caring for my elderly parents. I understand why people don't want to say anything about people's weight and think that we generally should avoid comments about weight loss or gain. At the same time, if I'm being completely honest, it feels a bit off when I run into people I haven't seen in a while and they don't say anything about the fact that I've basically shed the weight of a small human being. It's not a huge issue, because I feel great, so I don't need outside affirmation to validate what I've done.

I'm sympathetic, OP because the reasons you are sensitive about comments about your weight loss are tied to your feelings about weight gain and managing your medical and mental health issues. My own weight gain, which took off during the pandemic, was tied to depression, anxiety, excessive work demands, and an overall lack of hope. I've found that the more I focus on managing my own actions and emotions, the happier and healthier I am. With so many outright toxic people in this world, letting well-intentioned comments get under your skin is not worth it.

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