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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, you can not hide your weight from your father.  And trying to will only stress you out.  Instead, be prepared for him to make a comment.  Come back with "Dad, this body might not look perfect, but it birthed three pretty amazing children in X number of years.  I am grateful everyday to it for getting them here safely.  I will discuss my weight with you once your body has done the same incredible feat.  Until then, please drop it." Smile, walk away.  Any other mentions of ANYTHING get met with "remember? we're dropping this subject?" and then "no Dad, no".  [/quote]

Yes, this.  I don't see anything from your post, OP, that indicates you've ever told him that his comment(s) make you uncomfortable.  You are overweight and he probably is concerned - people often deal with that badly, sometimes REALLY badly.  But geez, if you've bought spanx for EVERY DAY he is here - that is crazy.  Is this him or your hypersensitivity?  You'd do all that planning before just talking to him about it?  I don't understand.  Also, I realize it's possible he's a jerk and just commenting on your weight to make you feel bad, but then addressing it head on is still the best way to deal.  Good luck.  [/quote]

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